In Ecclesiastes, Solomon—one of history's wealthiest individuals—shares profound insights about the emptiness of pursuing riches alone. He identifies six perils of making wealth our primary focus: corruption in power structures, perpetual dissatisfaction (as 'whoever loves money never has enough'), increasing expectations from others, obsession that robs us of peace, the tragedy of losing accumulated wealth, and the ultimate reality that death strips us of all material possessions.Solomon doesn't leave us without hope, however. He offers three safeguards to transform our relationship with wealth: recognizing that life and all our possessions are gifts from God, understanding that even a long, prosperous life can be wasted if we miss what truly matters, and trusting that God alone knows what is best for us. When we connect with God through Jesus Christ, our perspective shifts—we begin to see wealth not as something to accumulate, but as a resource to be used wisely. This transformation allows us to enjoy what we have while holding it loosely, finding contentment regardless of our circumstances, and using our resources to honor God rather than simply acquiring more.