Comment 1
In Ecclesiastes 5:1 I learn that it is crucial to watch our steps and approach the house of God to listen. It teaches me that the true value of our worship does not lie in the sacrifices or works we do, but in the humility to listen and obey God’s Word. This benefits us by reminding us that worship is not a mere formality, but must begin with a receptive heart willing to learn.
Comment 2
In Ecclesiastes 5:2 there is a very important gem: “let your words be few.” It teaches me the need to be prudent and cautious when speaking, especially when we address Jehovah in prayer. This benefits us by helping us reflect before praying so that our words are sincere, well thought out and full of respect, instead of being a simple torrent of meaningless words.
Comment 3
In Ecclesiastes 5:4, 5 it teaches me the seriousness of the vows and promises we make to God. It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it. This benefits us by reminding us that our words carry weight before Jehovah’s eyes, and that integrity is fundamental in our relationship with Him. It motivates us to be diligent in fulfilling any promise we have made to Him.
Comment 4
In Ecclesiastes 5:10 I learn that whoever loves money will never be satisfied with money, nor whoever loves wealth with his income. It teaches me that greed is a bottomless pit, a thirst that can never be quenched. This benefits us by warning us of the danger of loving riches and helps us maintain a healthy perspective about money, recognizing that true satisfaction is not found in accumulating but in what Jehovah has given us.
Comment 5
In Ecclesiastes 5:12 there is a gem about the simplicity of life: the sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich does not let him sleep. It teaches me that inner peace is not tied to how much money one has, but to the calmness of one’s conscience. This benefits us by reminding us that true happiness is found in honest effort, the peace of a clean conscience and trust in Jehovah.
Comment 6
In Ecclesiastes 5:15 I learn the reality that “as a man came from his mother’s womb, so he will go.” It teaches me that no matter how much we accumulate in this life, in the end we take nothing with us. This benefits us by reminding us that our true inheritance is not material but spiritual, and motivates us to invest in things of eternal value, such as our relationship with Jehovah.
Comment 7
In Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 I learn Solomon’s conclusion about what is truly good and proper: to enjoy our hard work, to eat and drink with joy, because it is a “gift from God.” This benefits us by helping us find joy in everyday life and seeing happiness as a divine gift. It reminds us that we do not need to wait for an ideal future to be happy, but we can enjoy the blessings of the present.