Ecclesiastes 5:15
Everyone comes naked from their mother’s womb,
and as everyone comes, so they depart.
They take nothing from their toil
that they can carry in their hands.
[New International Version]
The verse emphasizes the fleeting nature of material possessions and the inevitability of human mortality.
It reminds us that we enter and leave the world with nothing, highlighting the futility of accumulating wealth solely for earthly gain. The verse urges us to reflect on the temporary nature of worldly achievements and the importance of focusing on what holds eternal value.
Pointing out that nothing from our labor can be carried into the afterlife challenges us to evaluate our priorities and attachments. It underscores the need for a life centered on meaningful, spiritual pursuits rather than material accumulation.
