The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

10 Things people want for Christmas


1. My two front teeth (Spike Jones and the City slickers)
2. You (Mariah Carey)
3. A Beatle (Dora Bryan)
4. A real good tan (Kenny Chesney)
5. My girl (New Edition)
6. My daddy (Buck Owens)
A hippopotamus  (Gayla Peevey)
8. A banjo (David Myles, Santa never brings me ...)
9. Peace tonight, peace for all (Brian Wilson, What I really want ...)
10. A sable, a '54 convertible (light blue), a yacht, the deed to a platinum mine, a duplex and checks, decorations bought at Tiffany and a ring. (Eartha Kitt, Santa baby)

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