Solomon’s Thesis Statement: Argument #4

Solomon’s Thesis Statement: Argument #4

There is no New Ideology 

“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9-10). Solomon said that there was nothing new under the sun. One could argue that there are certainly things which are new in the world today. Thousands of years after Solomon’s death, there are many new things which are here. One could argue that a cellular phone disproves his statement as they were not around in his day. It should be noted the Solomon is not making reference to inventions but the basis behind them. For instance, cellular phones are relatively new inventions and are ones which are becoming more enhanced on a monthly basis. Yet, if one were to dig down to the basis for having a cellular phone, we see it is really not a new idea. It’s just a different form of communication. Yes, the technology changes but the basic needs never do. Houses change in style but they are still used for protection from the elements. Many may no longer use horses for travel but vehicles are still used for the same purpose. The basic premise never changes even though it changes its clothing. Even from a spiritual standpoint, before the days of Solomon sin was still sin, man needed redemption, and that redemption could only be found through God. During the days of Solomon the same was true. Today, the same is true. Why is seeking after nothing but that which is in the world vain? It is nothing new, even if its dress is different.