ECCLESIASTES CARTOONS - Nothing new, same ol' same ol', Life is MEANINGLESS. King Solomon is a real Downer-Debby, sharing his introspection on this life we live.

Ecclesiastes, is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, is a philosophical and reflective book in the Old Testament that explores the meaning of life and the human condition.

The central theme is captured in the famous phrase, "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity" (Ecclesiastes 1:2), suggesting that many human endeavors—wealth, pleasure, wisdom, and toil—are ultimately transient and unsatisfying. The book examines various aspects of life: the cycles of nature, the pursuit of knowledge, the accumulation of riches, and the inevitability of death, concluding that all are "meaningless," but also implying something vapor-like, temporary, or enigmatic.

Despite its apparent pessimism, I am sharing Back Pew Ecclesiastes cartoons to offer practical wisdom. and recognize that life’s joys—such as eating, drinking, working, and companionship—are gifts from God to be cherished at the right time (e.g., 3:1-8, "To everything there is a season"). However, Solomon cautions against placing ultimate hope in these things, as they do not outlast mortality. Ecclesiastes also critiques human injustice and the limits of wisdom, observing that both the wise and the foolish share the same fate: DEATH.

(12:13-14), Ecclesiastes moves toward a resolution: "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man." Meaning lies not in earthly achievements but in reverence for God, who will judge all deeds.

In summary, Here, I am using my Ecclesiastes cartoons as a Bible reflection on life’s impermanence and the quest for purpose, blending skepticism with faith. It encourages acceptance of life’s limits, gratitude for its simple pleasures, and a focus on devotion to God as the anchor amid an unpredictable world.