Proverbs 25:15-28

“Have you found honey? Eat only what you need …” (v16). The proverbs consistently urge us toward wisdom and maturity. Sometimes we find ourselves in a time of abundance, blessed with more money, time, or opportunity for pleasure than we really need. Instead of gorging ourselves, we are instructed to use moderation. “Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man wo has no control over his spirit” (v28).

Pursued excessively, innocent pleasures can become distractions or idols. But wisdom and self-control allow us to enjoy God’s gifts without guilt.