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Are You Prepared for Death—and Life? (Ecclesiastes 12:1–8)

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In Ecclesiastes 12:1–8, the Preacher calls you to worship God now, while you can, before advancing age and declining ability rob you of the power to do so. He does this by painting a vivid portrait of the negative aspects of aging. (We should always remember, of course, that aging has many pluses: the joy of a life well lived; the wisdom of experience; the pleasures of a lifelong companion, children, and grandchildren, to name just a few. But the Preacher’s focus does not fall on the positives, in this passage, only the negatives.) Consider the images: Aging is a … Continue reading Are You Prepared for Death—and Life? (Ecclesiastes 12:1–8)

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Are You Prepared for Death—and Life? (Ecclesiastes 12:1–8)

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Before you watch or read today’s Daily Word, please read Ecclesiastes 12:1–8. In Ecclesiastes 12:1–8, the Preacher calls you to worship God now, while you can, before advancing age and declining ability rob you of the power to do so. He does this by painting a vivid portrait of the negative aspects of aging. (We should always remember, of course, that aging has many pluses: the joy of a life well lived; the wisdom of experience; the pleasures of a lifelong companion, children, and grandchildren, to name just a few. But the Preacher’s focus does not fall on the positives, … Continue reading Are You Prepared for Death—and Life? (Ecclesiastes 12:1–8)