J. G. Holland.
Sobriety
Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh's Dream. "Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded." Titus 2:6.
1. To what extent did Solomon test the pleasures of this world?
“Whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy.” “I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure.” Eccl. 2:10, 1.
2. How much true enjoyment did such a course afford?
“Behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit.” Verse 11.