Title
Too Much Of A Good Thing
Scripture
Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, lest you be filled with it and vomit.
(Proverbs 25:16)
Devotional
Moderation is a key to integrity, honor and character. Excess in any of these realms will always be attributed to the flesh. We serve a God of symmetry and stability. Solomon, in all his wisdom, said it this way, "Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise: Why should you destroy yourself?"[1] How, we may ask, can one be overly righteous? The answer is found in mankind's overindulgent self-righteousness, not godly righteousness. God has intended for His creation to be balanced in worship, work and faith. None can stand-alone. Each needs the other. "Faith without works is dead."[2] All worship without faithful obedience does not bring God honor. All work without worship does not bring Him glory. Let us likewise remember that God gives His beloved rest.[3] Let us therefore seek godly balance: faith, work, worship and rest—just the right amount of honey.
[1] Ecclesiastes 7:16
[2] James 2:26
[3] Psalm 127:2