Without human values, life is meaningless. When there is purity in thought, word and deed, human values are practised. The unity of the three H’s is essential. ‘Heart, Head and Hand. ‘ But today this unity is absent among people, with the result that men are becoming inhuman.”– ...
“Everything is meaningless!” The Conclusion of the Matter 9 Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. 10 The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright ...
Do you sense dissatisfaction and sometimes wonder if life is meaningless. You may ask yourself if your perceived mundane existence is all there is. As you age, do you fear that you might never achieve that sense of a purposeful life? I hope you will consider my brief thoughts. Knowing You...
Ecclesiastes 3:19Therefore the death of man, and of beasts is one, and the condition of them both is equal: as man dieth, so they also die: all things breathe alike, and man hath nothing more than beast: all things are subject to vanity. Ecclesiastes 4:4,8,16Again I considered all...
Everything Is Meaningless 1The words of the Teacher,[a]son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Read full chapter Footnotes Ecclesiastes 1:1Orthe leader of the assembly; also in verses 2 and 12 ...
If you look at nihilistic philosophy, it explains that there is no religion and that life is essentially meaningless. It was the philosophy that was used by the Russian government in order to promote more social order. This scene could be seen as a general reference to “Alice in Wonderland...
and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God’s work–which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. (1 Timothy 1:3-...
In 1 Corinthians 10:16 the Apostle Paul reminds his fellow Christians that the literal partaking of the cup and bread is not a meaningless ritual. Rather, by partaking of the cup emblem we show that we are spiritually feeding on the blood of Jesus by gaining justification through faith. Also...
Christopher Belshaw is a Senior Lecturer in philosophy at the Open University. He received his PhD from the University of California-Santa Barbara. In his 2005 book, 10 Good Questions About Life And Death, he devotes a chapter to the question “Is It All Meaningless?” Continue reading Christo...
daughter is a part, really doesn’t believe in sin.I am troubled because if there is no sin, there is no need for a Savior.And if there is no need for a Savior, then everything I’ve believed is undone.Christmas and Easter and everything in between becomes meaningless. That troubles...