Proverbs 25:27–Daily Scripture Reading and Meditation

Posted by Seth on Oct 22, 2009 in Bible Study, Daily Devotions |

Proverbs 25:27–Daily Scripture Reading and Meditation

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Welcome to today’s Daily Scripture Reading and Meditation covering Proverbs 25:27 through which we learn to limit our intake of honey and glory not in ourselves.

It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.

We have to limit the amount of sweets our son stuffs into his mouth. Though a bit strange, he has a special hat that he likes to keep his candy in that he usually gets from local parades, Easter baskets, or through special pleading with grandma in the check-out line. If he eats too much, he won’t eat regular meals and take in the good stuff that he needs to keep him growing. Things in life that are light (or we might say, “sweet”) can be refreshing from time to time and there’s nothing wrong with them per say. For instance, I know that there are people who enjoy reading and though most of the time pick up stuff that takes a lot of brain power, they take breaks now and then, reading stuff that might still have a bit of nourishment to it, but mostly is meant to bring a little rest to the mind. This can be a good thing. But if appropriate romance novels and auto magazines that actually feature autos become the main diet of any soul, be prepared for rot that will end up calling for a root canal. It is not good to eat much honey. But again, there is no call for the exclusion of such things for we can likewise read, My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste (Proverbs 24:13).

In consideration of the second half of our verse at hand, namely, nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory, we see similarities to the first half. Just as honey is not in itself bad and is indeed good when used rightly, so glory, being rightly given is wonderful. For one thing is certain: All live for glory, whether it be for their own, for an idol, or for the Lord. The former two lead to destruction, either sooner or later, and the latter one leads to an eternal sharing in the glory of the One glorified. Consider for instance, king Herod who, when praised by others, was struck down by an angel and died because he did not give God glory (Acts 12:23). Or take note of the story relayed by Jesus of the rich man who, for the love of his riches and comforts, walked daily past the poor Lazarus and right into Hell at the end of his life (Luke 16:22). But finally, for he who seeks the kind of glory that comes through the exaltation of the Lord, there awaits for him eternal life with his Savior (Romans 2:7).

Honey and glory, both sweet and satisfying when rightly measured or applied, make one sick otherwise. As we consider refreshment and worship and blessing, may our choices all be toward what will yield the best, most satisfying, most God magnifying eternity. Eat, speak, communicate, share, and live joyfully for Him.

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