Reading for March 22nd

Read Ecclesiastes 6.1-12. In 6.1-12: Frustration. In light of his previous advice, the Teacher considers the greatest evil the inability to enjoy what one has. In verse 3: In the ancient world, many children (Deut 11.21) and long life (Ps 91.16) were greatly valued. No burial: while the importance of proper burialis clear inthe Old Testament (2 Kings 9.30-37), its inclusion is a bit surprising. Stillborn child: The one who has never expereinced life's pain (seen the sun) is the most fortunate (4.1-3; Job 3.16). In verse 6: If one does not enjoy life, it is futile. In verse 9: Better is sight ... than the wandering of desire: It is better to be content with what one has than constantly to desire more. In verse 10: See ch. 1. In verse 12: A summary, Comments or Questions..