The Preacher says…
“Yes, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything to come is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 11:8)
He continues by saying:
“Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.“ (Ecclesiastes 11:9)
This is Solomon speaking—the King known for his great wisdom. He was also a wealthy man, unmatched in history. He experienced childhood just like you are a child today. He went through youth just like you are young now. He also lived through old age, just like some of you are elders today. In every stage of life, he wrote wisdom suited for that season.
But today, we focus on what he said to the youth. He says: if you are young, rejoice in your youth! Let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart, and what your eyes see—but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
God has given you beauty.
God has given you charm.
God has given you good health.
God has given you a good education.
God has given you talent.
God has even given you wealth.
All these things are good. Rejoice in them and enjoy them. It is good to have great ambitions, to build a good business, to run a successful company, to marry a good spouse. But understand that in all of these things you are thinking about and doing today, God will judge you.
Everything will be brought to judgment.
If, in your youth, you think it’s okay to dress half-naked and walk the streets showing off your body just because you consider yourself beautiful—know that for this, God will bring you into judgment.
If your business success is built on bribery—God will judge you.
If you took someone else’s spouse, lived with them, had children with them, and now enjoy a peaceful and joyful life—know that even for this, God will bring you into judgment.
If today you call yourself a modern youth, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, attending parties—and you think there’s nothing wrong with these “youthful things”—remember, for all of these, God will bring you into judgment.
Whatever you’re involved in today, expect that same thing to be brought into judgment.
God will not judge you for what you didn’t know, didn’t do, or didn’t think about. If you were a drug dealer, you won’t be asked about why you were corrupt. No—you’ll be judged according to your own path, your own actions.
That’s why the Preacher advises us:
“Yes, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many.” (Ecclesiastes 11:8)
Whenever we are granted long life, whenever we succeed in anything—good or bad—we should also know that days of darkness are coming. These days will be more numerous than the ones we’re living in now. This is the time when everyone’s book will be opened, read line by line, page by page, day by day—recording how each person lived on earth. That is when judgment will be carried out according to the Book of Life.
If you do not understand how this Book of Life will judge us, and you would like to know more, feel free to message me privately and I will send you the lesson.
That’s why the Preacher warns us to be careful with our lives in this fast-paced world. Use your youth wisely. As a young person, not every fashion trend is for you. Not every business opportunity should be jumped into just because it offers money. Ask yourself: Will this make me lose favor with God?
Because you will be judged for it.
Not every man or woman who approaches you should be married just because they have money or look attractive. Ask: Does this person meet Christian values? Have they been married before meeting me?
Let’s not be judged for other people’s sins. For if you marry or get married to someone who has abandoned their spouse, you are committing adultery—and the Bible says all adulterers will have their part in the lake of fire.
Not every friend should be followed.
Ask: Is this friend foul-mouthed? A thief? An adulterer?
Be careful not to adopt their behavior and find yourself judged because of them. Because it’s exactly the things we engage in and the people around us that we’ll be judged for.
It’s better to miss out on some things and be found safe on the Day of Judgment, than to gain everything and end up in the lake of fire.
Ecclesiastes 4:6 says:
“Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.”
Amen.
If you are not yet born again and you want to surrender your life to the Lord today—so He can cleanse you by His blood, guide you, and be your advocate on the Day of Judgment—then you are making a wise and eternal decision you will never regret.
Here’s what you need to do, right where you are:
Set yourself apart for a few minutes. Kneel down to show your submission to God and your need for His help. Then, sincerely tell God that you are repenting of all your sins today. And that from now on, you want to live for Him until the day you enter heaven.
Make sure your repentance is genuine.
True repentance does not require a repeated prayer led by someone else, as many assume. Real repentance comes from the heart. And when God sees that you truly mean it—He forgives you immediately, without conditions.
Once you’ve truly repented, the next step is to be baptized the right way—full immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ, as instructed in Acts 2:38. If you haven’t been baptized yet, that’s your next step.
After that, the Lord Himself will give you the gift of the Holy Spirit to help you, to protect you, and to guide you until the final day when our bodies are fully redeemed.
So follow these steps and become a child of God, worthy of inheriting eternal life.
And on that final day, the wings of Christ will cover you, because you will have been justified freely by His grace, simply because you believed in Him.
Be blessed.
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