Vital Signs: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

“Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” — Ecclesiastes 1:2

The writer of Ecclesiastes, Solomon, uses strong language to make a bold point. The word vanity here doesn’t mean pride in appearance. It means temporary, fleeting, like vapor or smoke; something that looks substantial but disappears quickly.

Life Without God Is Like Vapor

Achievements, money, popularity, success: none of these last forever. Grades fade. Trends change. Fame disappears. Even the things we work hardest for can feel empty once we get them. The writer isn’t being negative for the sake of it; he’s being honest. When we try to build our identity on temporary things, we eventually feel the emptiness.

What Actually Lasts?

Later in Ecclesiastes we’re reminded that meaning is found in fearing God and keeping His commandments. In other words:

- A relationship with God lasts.

- Character lasts.

- Love lasts.

- What we do for God has eternal value.

Ask yourself:

- What am I chasing that might not last?

- Am I building my life on something eternal?

Prayer:

“Lord, help me not to chase what fades away. Teach me to invest my time and heart in what truly matters. Show me how to live for You in a way that lasts. Amen.”

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