Contemplative Bible Reading

Proverbs 25:16 (New International Version)

If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.

This is one of those great verses in the Bible. So much of Western philosophy and practice comes from these few words.

Too much of a good thing is bad

You  eyes were bigger than your stomach

Moderation in everything

and lots more…

I can see cartoons and old kids’ shows with a character sitting on the ground, leaning back against a tree with a bulging belly. The character has a smile on his face, but then the smile turns upside down, the face turns blue or green or both, and…yes vomit follows off camera.

God blesses us with far more than we can consume or appreciate. Sometimes we try to take all of something or other in all at once. Oooops. That doesn’t work well.

God, help me to always appreciate your blessings. Help to take enjoy them in a healthy manner.