PROVERBS: LIVING WITH MODERATION

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. Proverbs 

a) Our Lord Jesus, from his youth, "kept increasing in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men" (Luke 2:52). Jesus set us an example to increase in wisdom. Certainly God has not left us short of wisdom for life. The book of Proverbs is rich in wise instruction. So are the other sacred writings, but we shall limit ourselves, in this lesson, to a few pertinent sayings in the book of Proverbs.

b) The principles here will not surprise you. They are common knowledge. What is surprising, is that few people choose to live by them!

2. Living With Moderation

Proverbs 24:13
"My son, eat honey, for it is good."

a) We have heard of a man who read this proverb, and so he overate honey. Consequently, he became quite sick. He complained to a preacher that the Bible proved to be wrong. But the preacher told him to read...

Proverbs 25:16  
"Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, lest you have it in excess and vomit it."

a) All things in moderation according to need! Lately there is much ado about the rape of planet earth, but there is ample for everybody if everybody just practices moderation and takes only what is needed. There’s more than enough for need. there’s not enough for greed. By all means work hard, make money, live well.  

Proverbs 23:4  
"Do not weary yourself to gain wealth."

a) If we may speak bluntly, the sixteen hours a day seven days a week money chasers are not only greedy, but fools. 

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