Ecclesiastes 6

Ver. 7, 8. Whatever ‘wealth men gain by their labour is only available for meat, drink, or the like; but can never satisfy their soul, or even their avarice. And, in respect of sensual gratification, fools may be happy as the wisest; and even a poor man, who has common sense and prudence, may, by his industry, render himself and family as happy as the richest. 9, 10. A comfortable enjoyment of that which we have, is far preferable to an insatiable desire and restless pursuit after that which we have not.—And, let our condition be what it will on earth, we shall still remain poor frail creatures, subject to manifold miseries: and it will be the utmost wickedness and madness to complain of our lot, or strive with God to get it rectified

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. VI.—Men’s riches are often a remarkable curse to them, and render them really more unhappy than the poorest. It is wretched to have wealth, and yet no heart to use it for our necessary accommodations in life. And empty are all earthly enjoyments, which can afford no satisfaction to a soul. How unhappy do some men make themselves by the insatiable nature of their own lusts! And yet it is very hard to draw them from a sinful attachment to earthly things, or to persuade them to use them aright; and especially to bring them to receive the almighty Saviour, and his unsearchable riches, for their everlasting treasure and portion