Which phrase best describes the big point of Ecclesiastes?

• A. Live for pleasure
• B. Avoid God
• C. Fear God and keep his commands
• D. Ignore mortality

Answer: (C)

The main point Ecclesiastes presents is that true direction for life comes from fearing God and keeping his commands. The book wrestles with where lasting meaning can be found, trying out pleasure, wealth, labor, and wisdom, and finding them all disappointing on their own. In the end, the author points to a relationship with God as the foundation for living, with reverent trust and obedience shaping how we act. “Fear God” here means approaching Him with awe, humility, and trust, not merely feeling afraid, while “keep his commands” means letting God’s standards govern daily choices and conduct. Even as the text confronts mortality and the limits of human effort, these reflections funnel toward honoring God as the proper frame for life. That combination best captures Ecclesiastes’s enduring message about how to live meaningfully.