Which book addresses the idea that life under the sun means life without God?

• A. Song of Solomon
• B. Proverbs
• C. Ecclesiastes
• D. Job

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested is how life is understood when viewed from a human, earthly perspective without relying on God. In Ecclesiastes, the author repeatedly describes life lived “under the sun” as a sequence of pursuits—wealth, wisdom, pleasure, labor—that seem meaningful in the moment but ultimately prove fleeting when God isn’t the reference point. This book wrestles with whether there is real lasting value in human efforts if God is not at the center, often labeling such pursuits as vanity. Yet it also points toward a proper stance: true meaning comes when life is lived in reverent relationship to God, recognizing Him and keeping His commands.

Other books approach different themes: Song of Solomon focuses on romantic love and beauty, Proverbs offers general practical wisdom for righteous living, and Job wrestles with suffering and the mysteries of God’s justice. None centers on the idea that life “under the sun” equates to life without God in the same way Ecclesiastes does.