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June 5, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/6th month/Day 155)
Friday, 28 Ginbot 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/9th month)
Mattan (Mattan) מתן 13 (Enochian calendar/3rd month/Gift of crops)
~ Omer 48/Laban pursues Ya’aqob (Jubilees 29:5)
16 June, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Crystal Moon 12, Silio 7 (13 Moon calendar/Waning Gibbous moon)
~ Crystal Rabbit Moon of Cooperation, May 30th – June 26th
Hawthorn Moon: May 13 – June 9 (Celtic 13 Month Tree calendar)
Month of the Green Corn Moon…De ha lu yi (Cherokee Moon)
13.0.13.11.14 4 Ix 7 Sotz’ (Mayan Long Count calendar)
Constitution Day, hot air balloon day, thank you day

Ecclesiastes 6:9
(Tyndale Bible)
And ye masters do eve the same thinges vnto them puttinge awaye threateninges: and remember that even youre master also is in heven nether is ther eny respecte of person with him.

translation:

And ye masters do eve the same things unto them putting away threatening’s: and remember that even your master also is in heaven nether is there any respect of person with him.

summary:

“All a man’s labor is for his mouth, yet his appetite is not satisfied” (v. 7). The Teacher exposes the endless cycle of desire. The eye longs for more, and even wisdom does not guarantee fulfillment if it is pursued merely for gain (v. 8). “Better what the eyes see than the wandering of desire” (v. 9).

verses 7-8 for contest
(Berean Standard Bible)
All a man’s labor is for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied.
8 What advantage, then, has the wise man over the fool? What gain comes to the poor man who knows how to conduct himself before others?

Practical Applications
1. Hold wealth with an open hand. Enjoy what God gives, but do not assume you control the enjoyment itself.
2. Guard against restless desire. Contentment grows when we celebrate what our eyes already see.
3. Value inner wellbeing above external success. Without peace with God, even a king’s palace feels empty.
4. Measure a good life not by years or public acclaim but by faithfulness. Even a short, hidden life can be “better” in God’s economy.

Teaching Points

The Insatiable Nature of Human Desire
In verse 7, the Preacher notes that All a man’s labor is for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied. This speaks to the endless cycle of human desire and the inability of earthly pursuits to truly fulfill us.

The Limitations of Human Wisdom and Understanding
Verses 8-9 question the advantage of wisdom over folly and emphasize the importance of contentment with what one has, rather than endless striving for more.

Practical Applications:
Seek Contentment in God
Recognize that true satisfaction comes from a relationship with God, not from material possessions or achievements.

Evaluate Your Pursuits
Regularly assess your goals and desires to ensure they align with God’s will and bring genuine fulfillment.

Practice Gratitude
Cultivate a heart of thankfulness for what you have, rather than constantly seeking more.

Trust in God’s Sovereignty
Acknowledge that God is in control and that His plans for your life are ultimately for your good.

Ecclesiastes 6 is a reflection on the deeper meaning of life, beyond material possession and desire. It provides a thoughtful contemplation on the unsatisfying nature of wealth and prosperity when separated from a life of purpose and understanding.

… I am going to be taking the next week or so off. I will be back on June 14th.

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