It Is All Decided by Chance--by Being in The Right Place at The Right Time.. Ecc 9

It isnt difficult to think of cases where the fastest and the strongest dont win, the wise are poor, and the skillful are unrewarded with wealth or honor. Some people see such examples and call life unfair, and they are right.

The world is finite , and sin has twisted life, making it what God did not intend. Solomon is trying to reduce our expectations. The book of Proverbs emphasized how life would go if everyone acted fairly; ecclesiastes explains what usually happens in our sinful and imperfect world.

We must keep our perspective. Dont let the inequities of life keep you from earnest, dedicated work. We serve God, not people.