Ecc 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ending well is more important than beginning well. It is often good to begin right, but in life it is more important how we end. We need to keep the end in view so that we not become sidetracked or discouraged. Many begin this Christian life that do not finish. It is vital that we finish the race. The second part of this verse reminds us to live life patiently. We need patience to wait and see what the end is going to be. Patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. The words translated here come from root words meaning “long” and “high”. The idea is of longsuffering, patient as opposed to high, impatient, arrogant, proud. Be careful of becoming quickly angered in life, angry about our circumstances, angry and frustrated by what is going on in life. I believe this passage is teaching us also to not judge many things that God has allowed in our life too hastily. What may seem like a very bad thing is often leading us to a very good end. Continue to trust God and follow Him.