Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 13 Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more. 14 For he comes out of prison to be king, Although he was born poor in his kingdom. 15 I saw all the living who walk under the sun; They were with the second youth who stands in his place. 16 There was no end of all the people over whom he was made king; Yet those who come afterward will not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and grasping for the wind.
SOAP – Ecclesiastes 4:13 Solomon observes that it is better to be poor, young, and wise than to be old, foolish and rich, because the poor young man can grow to become a wealthy king. Yet even a wealthy popular king at some point will have followers that do not respect, applaud, or remember him. Regardless of what we acquire or our popularity, they are short-lived. Popularity fades and eventually the poor young man becomes an old rich man. Believers should not seek to be known for ourselves, but we should glorify God with the opportunities He has given us.