How Much Is Enough? | Journey Through Proverbs 23 | Set Free 24-7

A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! Since the human tendency is to gorge ourselves on this buffet of life, we need to be in tune with wisdom to know how much is enough! Wisdom teaches prudence and temperance which say, "Travel Light!" We don't have to stuff ourselves to satisfy ourselves. Today's reading is packed full of wisdom, insight, and good instruction for living to keep you on the right path! I'm not pushy or preachy, I'm just glad that you are here!

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"Restrain Yourself: Proverbs 23 Prudently Advises Self-Control"

Summary/Abstract Show Notes

This proverb advises to be mindful of one's manners while dining with an influential person. One should not eat too quickly or too much, or talk with a full mouth. It also warns against trying to get rich quickly, as riches can disappear as quickly as they come. It also recommends not accepting a meal from a tightwad, as they will be stingy with their hospitality.

The overall message is to restrain oneself in order to maintain good manners and to avoid the pitfalls of trying to become instantly wealthy. The speaker discusses the importance of knowing how much is enough in life. He cautions against overindulging in food, drink, and possessions. He reminds the listener that wisdom teaches prudence and temperance and that it is not necessary to stuff oneself in order to be satisfied. He also warns against cheating orphans out of their property, as they have a powerful advocate that will go to bat for them.

He advises to give oneself to disciplined instruction and to open one's ears to tested knowledge. Finally, he advises not to judge wine by its label or its bouquet or its flavor, but rather by the hangover it leaves.

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Proverb 23: Restrain Yourself - A Conversation with Robert

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Summary of Proverbs 23: Reflection on Moderation and Prudence

Highlights

But wisdom teaches prudence and temperance, which say, travel light. We don't have to stuff ourselves in order to satisfy ourselves, and we need to know how much is enough.

So it starts out, it says, when you go out to dinner with an influential person, mind your manners. Don't gobble your food, don't talk with your mouthful and don't stuff yourself.