“Fear of God” includes both overwhelming awe that prompts humans to tremble before God in dread, and reverence that turns us toward God in joyful obedience.

Message of Ecclesiastes: Fear God in order to turn a vain, empty life into a meaningful life that will enjoy God’s good gifts, and to escape the final judgment.

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1. Young person, live gratefully and joyfully with the good gifts you have received from God (11:7-10)

2. Young person, live for your creator before death overtakes you. Abandon all illusions of independence and self-sufficiency as God regains his rightful centrality in your life (12:1-12)

3. Young person, there will be judgment for how you conduct yourself in your youth, so be wise and prepare for Christ’s judgment (13-14)