Too Much of a Good Thing

Is it possible to get too much of a good thing? Too much  good food? Too much water? Too much fun? Too much sun? Too much family? Too much of God?

When I was in college I remember the Campus Medical Center having to aid a young man who had spent too much time reading his Bible. For days he neglected sleeping, eating and taking care of other personal needs--to the point that he became sick. He pigged out on the Bible and spiritual things.

I once attended a religious meeting that featured an excellent speaker. His stories and illustrations flowed forth with clarity and humor. His lessons were exceptionally crafted and spirit-charged. He was a delight to listen to--for a while. He didn't know when to stop. He went on and on.

Everything he shared was wonderful, but there's only so much the human brain can absorb before it starts to shut down. At that point listening to him felt like trying to drink from a fire hose. It was too much! God gave us two legs to walk away from overload. If we don't we may end up like the mule who gorged himself to death on corn, simply because it was there.

One of the principles we must all learn from an early age is how to achieve balance in our lives. As individuals, parents, disciples, trainers, leaders--whoever we are. Solomon spoke well when he said, "to every thing there is a season."

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