We should, therefore, enjoy the works of our hands as God-fearing persons. Solomon admonishes: “Go, eat your food with rejoicing and drink your wine with a good heart, because already the true God has found pleasure in your works.

Eccl. 9:7-10.

Wholesome enjoyment of life, including food and drink, is right, proper. It is God’s gift and, therefore, has his approval. Evidently this is what Solomon meant when he followed up the encouragement to find delight in food and drink with the words, “because already the true God has found pleasure in your works.”