The End of the Matter

"The end of the matter, all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."

After all of the questions, turmoil, and trials, a conclusion is reached.

Doesn't that seem rather obvious? Doesn't Scripture outline for us in other ways that this is the duty of man, to fear God?

This conclusion has power, comes from conviction. Only after the author had tried everything else is he confident enough to say yes, this is the purpose of man, now go and do so.

Do not be afraid to ask questions and wrestle with the answers. The Scripture has been around much longer than you have, and will remain after you have gone to join your Maker. So why would you be concerned that anything you throw at it, it won't be able to handle?

Search your heart, discern your fears, and discover your doubts. Don't just leave it at that though. Then you must embark upon a journey similar to that of the author of Ecclesiastes so that you also may declare the whole duty of man.