True, Permanent Goodness [Family Worship lesson in Ecclesiastes 6:1–7:15]

What is the good life? Read Ecclesiastes 6:1–7:15 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word read in the public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the good life is one in which we trust God's providence and enjoy His goodness in every circumstance. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) Summary from the audio transcript. The devotional draws from Ecclesiastes 6:1–7:15 to reveal that no earthly possession, prosperity, or even longevity can satisfy the human soul apart from God. It exposes the futility of seeking joy in wealth, power, or endless life when one lacks the divine gifts of both the opportunity and the ability to perceive God’s goodness. True wisdom lies not in accumulating more, but in seeing God’s hand in all circumstances—prosperity and adversity alike—and in cultivating a heart that finds rest in Him. Pastor emphasizes that the fear of the Lord, not material wealth, is the foundation of the good life, and that enduring value is found in a relationship with God, not in fleeting experiences or worldly achievements. Ultimately, the devotional calls believers to fix their eyes on eternal realities, to embrace sorrow as a means of spiritual refinement, and even to live with the awareness of death as a help to a life well-lived.