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2021-09-05 The meaning of life, and faith.

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.

-Ecclesiastes 12 (WEB)

For assuredly no one can ransom themselves,

or give to God the price of their life,

for the ransom of a life is costly,

no payment is ever enough,

But God will assuredly ransom my life

from the hand of Sheol;

for he will receive me. Selah

So be not afraid when someone grows rich,

when the wealth of their house increases.

Not a shred of it all can they take when they die,

wealth cannot follow them down.

Though they count themselves happy, when they are alive,

and win praise from many for faring so well,

they must join their ancestors,

who see the light nevermore.

-Psalm 49 (OEB)

What is the meaning of life, et al?

Not to gain wealth, but to fear God.

Why does the Psalmist believe God will save him?

Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

-Hebrews 11 (NET)

He has faith in Yahweh!

Live today in the fear of God, trusting Him to ransom your life.