Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5850 excess A surplus of material or wealth, especially food or drink. Scripture criticises excessive consumption and extravagance, which are seen as exploiting the less fortunate and leading to a lack of concern for God. Examples of excessive eating and drinking The Israelites in idolatry The Israelites' greed, after God's miraculous provision The Israelites in luxury Other examples of excess See also 1 Samuel 25:36 Nabal; 1 Samuel 30:16 the Amalekites in victory; Isaiah 56:12 Israel's wicked watchmen; Daniel 5:1-4 King Belshazzar in pride; Philippians 3:19 the enemies of the cross of Christ; Revelation 18:3 the godless nations Mentions of excess in Jesus Christ's parables As a warning to the rich As a warning against ingratitude and spiritual indifference See also Luke 15:13; Luke 16:19-31 Excessive eating and drinking is never encouraged Church leaders are not to overindulge 1 Timothy 3:2-3,8 See also Titus 1:7 It causes sickness Proverbs 25:16 See also Proverbs 25:27 It brings poverty Proverbs 23:20-21 See also Proverbs 21:17 It brings disgrace It is associated with laziness It shows a disregard for God Isaiah 5:11-12 See also Hosea 4:10-11; Philippians 3:19 It leads the unwise man astray Commands for believers to abstain from such excesses Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:18 See also 1 Corinthians 6:10-13; 1 Peter 4:3; 2 Peter 2:13 The charging of excessive interest on loans is forbidden Ezekiel 18:8,13,17; Ezekiel 22:12 See also
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