God's Word is Fundamental

Ecclesiastes 12:12-13King James Version (KJV)

12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Dear Friends,

I love to read.  Reading is a favorite pastime for me. 

As I meditate on Ecclesiastes 12:12 I think about how that in today's society there is an extension of what we know as the book. People are reading on line viewing articles and books. There is the reading associated with facebook, instagram and twitter. There are the assigned and required readings of students and those in the work place.

Yes, much study is a weariness of the flesh.

But consider this:

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

In all of our leisurely reading, work and school requirements, social reviews we cannot lose sight of the bottom line.  God's Word is the Book of Books.  It is the place where we can go to find all we need to live effective lives.  As we go about our study to know more and to improve our quality of life, let us be ever mindful of the conclusion.

I heard a preacher say once that all other books can be swallowed up in one book.  

Lord you know I love to read. Reading is a favorite pastime for me.  Help me to always put you first, knowing that reading Your Word is fundamental.

in Christ,

Sis. Stephanie