Analyzing Labor Education in Ecclesiastes: "Hard Work Under the Sun," The Lessons of Ecclesiastes

The book of Ecclesiastes presents us with an innovative approach to work, promoting the value and meaning that our effort has in life. Day after day, we are reminded to be diligent and appreciate all the good fruits of our labor. There is a proven deep joy when we are honoring God through the productive use of our skills and time. We want to discover how to strike the right balance between earthly pleasures and eternal satisfactions when we make careful use of the ultimate gift: Our Work!