“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “Vanity of Vanities! All is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2) The Preacher refers to the utter futility of all earthly things: things like human wisdom, pleasures and wealth, materialism, past achievements, work, fame and fortune, and even political success. It’s like chasing after the wind, or trying to kill a gnat when a lion is about to attack. In other words: “What’s the point?” There is none– IF that is our only goal in life. This played out vividly when I was a teenager. I realized the futility of trying to look better than I actually Read More