Ecclesiastes 7:15-18

Pride, Religion and Worship - Can You be Too Good?

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 7:15 In this meaningless life of mine I have seen both of these:

a righteous man perishing in his righteousness,

and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.

16 Do not be overrighteous,

neither be overwise—

why destroy yourself?

17 Do not be overwicked,

and do not be a fool—

why die before your time?

18 It is good to grasp the one

and not let go of the other.

The man who fears God will avoid all extremes .

Can a Person Try to be Too Good? The Difference between religion and worship

The questions is; "Can a person be too good?". The answer, according to Ecclesiastes, is yes.

This brings to mind some things that have happened in my on community when it comes to spiritual views. We have churches here who worship conservatively and some in which the congregation dances in the isles. Some churches believe their particular church or way of worship is the only avenue into heaven and all the others are heretics and hypocrites. Which way is the right way?

Why do We Worship?

In my personal opinion, the way we worship and the rituals we practice are not nearly as important as the reason we worship. We are worshiping to honor and talk to God, not to please ourselves or put on a show for others to see. I know, I know, a little off the subject but had to release this feeling.

Hey, Look! I'm a Christian!

Be careful not to be too conceited in your faith or too wicked and you should be just fine. Solomon says in verse 18; "The man who fears God will avoid all extremes ."

Human Frailty

We are human beings. God knows this. He knows our weaknesses and strengths. He knows every thought we have, good or bad. We don't need to put on an act for Him so why do it for others? Be yourself but aspire to be more like Christ. This is what God asks of you.

Love in Christ

- Bob

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