Contemplative Bible Reading

Ecclesiastes 7:29 (New Living Translation)

But I did find this: God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downward path.

We were created to be virtuous.

virtue: noun –  behavior showing high moral standards.

Well, that is a pretty simple one. It is also an unpopular one these days.

The above verse has one of the dreaded words of the English language, “but.” Instead of living as we were created to do, we have followed our own downward path.

What is wrong with me? Why do I turn away from my God-given nature and pursue junk? This is why I end many blog posts with, God, please help me in my unbelief.