Don’t Overdo a Good Thing

In this world, there are many pleasures, God has gave us to enjoy.
When used in moderation, fine, but in excess destroy.
So easy getting, all caught up, in things, to us, so pleasing.
It’s when they take control of us, to where they are diseasing.

We know that food, is needed, to maintain our vital health.
Money, too, is needed.  Some are poor and some have wealth.
Wine, is nice, in context.  Here and there, in small amounts.
Sex, when it is proper, and has all the right accounts.

A little bit of, all these things, is how God meant it be.
It’s when we lose control, that we’re committing gluttony.
It then becomes a trouble that can ail us all our days.
Affecting those around us in impacting, hurtful ways.

Too much food, is surely hurtful to our health and to our weight.
Try to use a little discipline while filling up that plate.
Use your sense in what you’re eating, if it’s good for you or not.
Ask God to bless the food and give him thanks for all you’ve got.

Too much money, being a problem.  Most will prob’ly disagree.
The money ain’t the problem.  It’s the love for it, you see.
The more you have, the more you want, no matter what the cost.
No matter who you step on or what boundaries you have crossed.

And wine, was meant to soothe you.  To be used in moderation.
Not to drink it daily, nor, for your, intoxication.
A glass upon occasion was the way that God had meant it.
When I see the lives it’s ruined, I can’t figure why he sent it.

Sex, done with the right person, when the time and place is right.
Is something God intended, for his children’s, pure, delight.
When used for recreation it is damning and it’s wrong.
It’s lost its special purpose, it was meant for all along.

There are several other pleasures.  I have named, for you, a few.
Don’t get me wrong.  Enjoy your life.  Just, please, don’t overdo.
Find your pleasures everywhere, wherever you may go.
When gluttony comes tempting you, be strong and tell it “no”.

This poem also appears at this link.