Most people live as if they have unlimited time.

Unlimited chances. Unlimited energy. Unlimited tomorrows.

But Ecclesiastes 12 confronts one unavoidable reality:

Life is temporary.

In this episode of Practical Advice from the Scriptures, we explore one of the Bible’s most haunting and emotionally powerful reflections on:

• aging
• mortality
• purpose
• distraction
• and the search for lasting meaning before time runs out

Using vivid poetic imagery, Ecclesiastes 12 describes the gradual decline of the human body:

• strength fading
• vision weakening
• energy diminishing
• the certainty of death approaching

The chapter forces listeners to confront questions modern culture often avoids:

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