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Monday July 01st, 2024
« But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself »
1 While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you.
2 If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat;
3 don’t desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you.
4 Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.
5 In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.
6 Don’t eat with people who are stingy; don’t desire their delicacies.
7 They are always thinking about how much it costs. “Eat and drink,” they say, but they don’t mean it.
8 You will throw up what little you’ve eaten, and your compliments will be wasted.
While it is true that the Bible describes alcohol as a mocker, it is not the only thing that can arouse a deadly appetite; food can and has done great havoc to the destinies of many people in history.
The story of Esau and the red pottage with which he exchanged his birthright is a case in point (Hebrews 12:16). The Bible says
« Don’t associate with people who drink too much wine or stuff themselves with food. Drunkards and gluttons will be reduced to poverty. If all you do is eat and sleep, you will soon be wearing rags »
In the Bible reading of today we are advised to be cautious when we are confronted with delicacies.
Some classic examples of people who understood this principle were Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
According to Daniel 1:8, they purposed in their hears not to allow themselves to be carried away by the delicacies of the king so that they would not forget where they were coming from and where they were going.
It takes self-discipline not to be a glutton, especially in the time of need.
You should not allow your enemies to know when you are hungry or else, they can seize the opportunity to attack you.
The Bible says in Proverbs 25:16-17 NKJV
« Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, lest you be filled with it and vomit. Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he become weary of you and hate you »
While the Bible does ask us to rejoice with those who rejoice (Romans 12:15), we should beware of excessive eating.
Indeed, Proverbs 23:2 says that if you know that you have a large appetite and like to eat, when you feel tempted to succumb to gluttony, hold yourself back as though someone were pointing a knife at your neck to restrain you.
Apostle Paul’s statement about subduing the body (1 Corinthians 9:27) is not restricted to sexual immorality and alcohol consumption, but also excessive food intake.
A word is enough for the wise.
Prayer focus -Father, please don’t allow my appetite to destroy my destiny, in Jesus’ name.
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
Edited by Naomie Joseph
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