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{{DOD-July}}
In chapter 5 the preacher emphasizes the importance of sincerity in religious service. In verses 4-6 he states that we should keep our promises to [[God]] literally. Too many people walk down an aisle and make a decision for Christ without following through. When you accept Christ as your [[Saviour]], you also acknowledge Him as your [[Lord]]. [[God]] records every decision, and holds us accountable for our follow-through. It is wrong to use [[God]] as a fire escape or a foxhole in time of great emergency and need. The [[Lord]] wants to be invited into the common-place and everyday affairs of our lives. The [[Christian]] life is a relationship, not a religion!
After chapter 6 deals with the reality of [[death]], [[Solomon]] feels that life is not worth living, because the ultimate end will be an untimely [[death]]. Once again we must view this as the perspective of the [[God]]less man. Death is not a horrible experience for a born-again believer. Death is graduation. "For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain," [[Paul]] said.
Chapter 7 is dedicated to the subject of [[Christian]] testimony. Verse 1 says, "A good name is better than precious ointment." The most precious possession we have, apart from salvation itself, is our [[Christian]] testimony. We should carefully guard it at all times.
The [[Bible]] urges us to be of good report among them which are without. Billy Monday used to say, "When you get saved, you will change your hitching post." A good dose of [[Bible]] salvation will ruin you for this world! You must come out from among the worldly associations, habits, and haunts when Christ becomes real in your life. "How can two walk together except they be agreed?".
