“…But Fear Thou God”
Miersma provides an exegetical meditation on Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, emphasizing the proper reverence and spiritual preparation required when approaching God in worship. The exposition traces Solomon's call to "keep thy foot" in God's house and "fear God," drawing connections between Old Testament temple worship and New Testament corporate worship of the church. The article challenges believers to enter God's presence with serious reflection, humility, and a readiness to hear God's Word rather than offering empty worship.
Previous article in this series: September 15, 2012, p. 493. Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 The Word of God in Ecclesiastes 5 turns from considering the general vanity of men to their worship of God, for in that worship of God the folly of sin also manifests itself. Before describing that folly, the text turns to an exhortation, "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God" (Eccl. 5:1). God's house, the temple, was the visible manifestation of God's presence with His people, His covenant dwelling...
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