{"id":8787,"date":"2023-10-15T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/?p=8787"},"modified":"2023-09-25T11:29:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T16:29:54","slug":"8787","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/index.php\/2023\/10\/15\/8787\/","title":{"rendered":"Necessary Moderation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One minute read.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Orange-and-Black-Gradient-Natural-Honey-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8788\" style=\"width:328px;height:328px\" width=\"328\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Orange-and-Black-Gradient-Natural-Honey-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Orange-and-Black-Gradient-Natural-Honey-Instagram-Post-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Orange-and-Black-Gradient-Natural-Honey-Instagram-Post-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Orange-and-Black-Gradient-Natural-Honey-Instagram-Post-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Orange-and-Black-Gradient-Natural-Honey-Instagram-Post-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Orange-and-Black-Gradient-Natural-Honey-Instagram-Post.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daily Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Jeremiah+26%3A1-27&amp;version=ESV\"><strong>Jeremiah 26:1-27<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=2+Thess.+3%3A1-18&amp;version=ESV\"><strong>2 Thess. 3:1-18<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+85%3A1-13&amp;version=ESV\"><strong>Psalm 85:1-13<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Proverbs+25%3A16&amp;version=ESV\"><strong>Proverbs 25:16<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daily Verse:<\/strong> <em>\u201cIf you have\u00a0found honey, eat\u00a0only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.\u201d Prov. 25:16<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Necessary moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too much of a good thing will make you sick. Whether food, alcohol, or words, overindulging upsets the stomach.\u00a0 \u00a0Putting excess brown sugar on my morning oatmeal always brings a tummy ache. Anyone who had one too many drinks knows what a hangover feels like. And people who overuse flattery cause a distaste in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excessive flattery comes with a salesperson. Recently, I received a call from a literary agent trying to recruit me. However, the broken English, lack of knowledge about my books, and scripted conversation tipped me off to their deceptive intentions. Beware when someone flatters you with ulterior motives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><em>\u201cAll things are lawful,\u201d but not all things are helpful. \u201cAll things are lawful,\u201d but not all things build up.\u201d 1 Cor. 10:23<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God allows all things, but we shouldn\u2019t have everything. Understanding our limitations helps set boundaries so that we don\u2019t overindulge in anything. Staying grounded in Christ helps us become more self-aware and able to deal with our greedy nature.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy moderation and live life to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beach-Wear-Etsy-Banner-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beach-Wear-Etsy-Banner-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beach-Wear-Etsy-Banner-1-300x39.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lord, forgive us for overindulging in anything. Please give us discernment to help us make wise choices, set healthy boundaries, and live life in moderation. With You, we can do anything. IJNIP. Amen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One minute read. Daily Reading: Jeremiah 26:1-27, 2 Thess. 3:1-18, Psalm 85:1-13, Proverbs 25:16 Daily Verse: \u201cIf you have\u00a0found honey, eat\u00a0only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.\u201d Prov. 25:16 Necessary moderation. Too much of a good thing will make you sick. 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