What is the meaning of Ecclesiastes 5:10? He who loves money The verse begins by spotlighting the heart’s affection. Money itself is not condemned; the love of it is. When affection shifts from the Giver to the gift, it becomes idolatry (Matthew 6:24; 1 Timothy 6:10). Solomon, a man who had everything, testifies that an unchecked craving for more is a spiritual trap. is never satisfied by money • Accumulation cannot meet soul-level needs. • Every new acquisition raises the bar for the next thrill, leaving the heart emptier than before (Luke 12:15). • Like a mirage in the desert, satisfaction appears close yet keeps receding (Proverbs 27:20). and he who loves wealth Wealth promises security, prestige, and control, but those promises are shaky at best (Proverbs 11:28). Jesus warned of “the deceitfulness of riches” choking out the word (Mark 4:19). Loving wealth turns a good stewardship tool into a cruel master. is never satisfied by income • Raises, bonuses, and windfalls quickly become the new normal. • The appetite grows faster than the paycheck (Habakkuk 2:5). • Contentment is not income-based; it is Christ-based (Philippians 4:11-13). This too is futile Solomon labels this treadmill “futile,” echoing his refrain that life “under the sun” is vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:11). Chasing satisfaction in cash flow is like “striving after wind”—energetic, exhausting, and empty. summary Ecclesiastes 5:10 exposes the hollowness of making money or wealth the object of our love. The more we crave, the less we are filled. True contentment comes only when our hearts rest in the Lord, using money as His servant rather than worshipping it as our master. |
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