TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING

Proverbs 25:27
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

27 It’s not good to eat too much honey,
and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.


Solomon was a man of great wisdom and great wealth. His kingly position brought him great honor. Solomon could make decisions, delegate action to others, occupy the corner office … run the show. It could have been very easy for Solomon to get the big head.

Solomon’s wisdom helped him understand that too much of a good thing is dangerous. Honey is good to taste and health wise, good for you. But too much honey can make you sick and make you sick of it.

When you do good, it is unnecessary to seek honor for yourself. It will come on its own. Seeking too much honor will make folks sick of you.