S U N D A Y   S N I P P E T S (tm) # 7 9                 6 October '96

                   Charles Bridges on Prov. 23:1-2

        "When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider 
        diligently what is before thee:  And put a knife 
        to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite."


The book of God is our rule of practice, not less than of faith.  It
enforces religion not only in our religious, but in our natural, 
actions (cf. 1 Cor. 10:31).  It directs in the daily details of common
life.  Suppose we are invited, in the way of Providence, to the table
of a man of rank -how wise the caution- Consider diligently what is
before thee!  Think where you are; what is the besetting temptation...
May not the luxuries of the table spread out before us stir up 
disproportionate indulgence?  The rule is plain and urgent.  If thou
art conscious of being given to appetite....bridle it...Act as if a 
knife was at thy throat.  Be stern and resolute with thyself."


                - from _A Commentary on Proverbs_, by Charles Bridges.
                Reprinted 1987 by The Banner of Truth Trust, Edinburgh.

Also available by Bridges: Expositions on Ecclesiastes, and on Psalm 119.
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