Meaningless! This is the Teacher’s characteristic evaluation of life in general and worldly ambitions in particular. Nonetheless, the Teacher reveals how we can salvage a meaningful life. We must balance our worldly ambitions with the enjoyment and satisfaction that God gives. We must also balance the enjoyment of this life with fear of God and preparation for the next life.
William H. (Bill) Lawson is a proud graduate of California Baptist University (BA), Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv), and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (PhD). He taught briefly at SBTS and then served with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and taught the Bible in Baptist seminaries throughout Asia for over 30 years. He has written numerous books including Ears to Hear: A Guide for the Interpretation of the Bible, Obedient unto Death: A Guide for the Interpretation of Paul's Epistle to the Philippians and The Lion Roars: A Guide for the Interpretation of the Book of Amos. He is now retired and living at The End of the Lane where he is writing books and painting/drawing pictures.