Second Guessing Scripture

Solomon was a wise and rich man. As a matter of fact, the wisest ever and probably the richest ever. Solomon got to second guessing some things in his midlife. Not odd. A lot of people suffer during midlife. However, when it is a king like Solomon, there are huge ramifications. Solomon decided to second guess what God would have for Him. He wanted to explore and experiment. And, boy, did he ever! He tried it all, bought it all, built it all, and lived all of it up. When he got to the end, he was a seasoned man that walked with a limp. He had regret for wasting so many years on matters that did not matter. His story is provided in Scripture (the book of Ecclesiastes) for us to learn from and not to follow in his errant steps. Paul tried to encourage Timothy not to waste his life trying it all, but just sticking to Jesus and the Word of God. Paul put this way- 2 Timothy 3.16-17- All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God[b] may be complete, equipped for every good work. You can trust the Word of God. It is true, timeless, and terrific. Don't you dare waste your life not spending time in the Word. Don't you dare even waste a day!