Solomon’s Thesis Statement: Argument #2

Solomon’s Thesis Statement: Argument #2

The World is Never Stationary

Notice Solomon’s second argument. “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose. The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits. All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.” (Ecclesiastes 1:4-7). People come and go within this world. Many rise to prominence but that prominence only lasts for a time. The masses mourn the loss of those we call great and for many it seems as if the world is going to come to an end! How does the world react? It continues in its circuit. The world continues to revolve around the sun as it “rises and sets.” The wind continues blowing and moving along the jet streams. The evaporation cycle continues as rivers run into the ocean only to have the water returned in the rain. Why is placing our sole focus on the things of this world vain? My life and death will not keep the world from continuing forward. That is, at least until the return of Christ (2 Peter 3:10).