Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Exodus 32:2-6Examples of excessive eating and drinking The Israelites in idolatry Numbers 11:32The Israelites' greed, after God's miraculous provision Amos 6:4-6The Israelites in luxury See also 1 Samuel 25:36Other examples of excess 1 Samuel 30:16Nabal Isaiah 56:12the Amalekites in victory Daniel 5:1-4Israel's wicked watchmen Philippians 3:19King Belshazzar in pride Revelation 18:3the enemies of the cross of Christ the godless nations Luke 12:18-21Mentions of excess in Jesus Christ's parables As a warning to the rich See also Luke 15:13; 16:19-31As a warning against ingratitude and spiritual indifference 1 Timothy 3:2-3,8Excessive eating and drinking is never encouraged See also Church leaders are not to overindulge Titus 1:7Proverbs 25:16 See also It causes sickness Proverbs 25:27Proverbs 23:20-21 See also It brings poverty Proverbs 21:17Proverbs 28:7 It brings disgrace Titus 1:12It is associated with laziness Isaiah 5:11-12See also It shows a disregard for God Hosea 4:10-11Philippians 3:19 Proverbs 20:1 It leads the unwise man astray Galatians 5:19-21Commands for believers to abstain from such excesses Ephesians 5:18See also 1 Corinthians 6:10-131 Peter 4:3 2 Peter 2:13 Ezekiel 18:8,13,17; 22:12 The charging of excessive interest on loans is forbidden See also 4404 food4436 drinking, abstention 4546 winepress 5310 exploitation 5354 invasions 5773 abstinence, discipline 5856 extravagance 5866 gluttony 5869 greed 8307 moderation 8339 self-control 8768 idolatry |
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