Tuesday, September 8 When I reflected on all the works that my own hands had done . . . , I saw that everything was futile . . . There was nothing of real value.​—Eccl. 2:11.

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Tuesday, September 8

When I reflected on all the works that my own hands had done . . . , I saw that everything was futile . . . There was nothing of real value.—Eccl. 2:11.

 

Fabulously rich and powerful, Solomon embarked on an experiment to “try out pleasure and see what good [would come].” (Eccl. 2:1-10) He built houses, designed gardens and parks, and pursued whatever he desired. How did he feel afterward? Contented? Fulfilled? Satisfied? We need not guess. Solomon himself told us in today’s text. What a powerful lesson! Will you wisely take it to heart? Jehovah wants to spare you the pain of learning life’s lessons the hard way. Granted, you need faith in order to obey God and put his will first in your life. That faith is invaluable, and it never disappoints. Yes, Jehovah will never forget “the love you showed for his name.” (Heb. 6:10) So work hard to build a strong faith, and thus see for yourself that your heavenly Father has your best interests at heart.—Ps. 32:8. w18.12 22 ¶14-15