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Two Things That Will Destroy You!

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There Are Two Things To Guard Against, According To This Old Testament Warning!

#1. Worldliness,
#2. Fanaticism.

(It is possible to be caught in either trap.)

Eccl. 7:16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

Eccl. 7:17 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

  • Worldliness will destroy you.
  • Fanaticism will destroy you.

These are verses no one seems to quote much. The danger is certain self-destruction. So one would think they should not be ignored.

How do you define, “overmuch righteous?” Is the definition, just “someone who requires more than you?”

I know what the various Bible Translations say, and what Strong’s says. I am curious how the people of God would apply these scriptures and definitions in their every day life and language.

(And….Lord forbid, we should try to define “overmuch wicked”)

How say you?

(Don’t destroy yourself, or die before your time!)

Written by Martyn Ballestero

January 15, 2010 at 1:15 am

Posted in Christian Living, Holiness, Life