Honey is referred to seven times in the Book of Proverbs and only three times in the Psalms, the largest book in God’s Word.
3 For the LIPS of the adulterous woman DRIP HONEY,
and her SPEECH is smoother than oil;
4 but in the end she is bitter as gall,
sharp as a double-edged sword. Proverbs 5
The first mention is a Serious Warning, don’t be taken in or deceived by the HONIED words of the unfaithful. What looks and tastes sweet in the beginning WILL END IN BITTERNESS AND WOUNDING. Declare and Decree an end to wrong relationships for those we love, shut the doors which lead to painful suffering.
24 Gracious or Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
SWEET to the SOUL and HEALING to the BONES. Proverbs 16
Pleasant words are a blessing/taste sweet to our souls AND bring healing to our bones/physical bodies (unpleasant/bitter words often bring sickness! Life and death are in the power of the tongue Proverbs 18:21)
13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good;
honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
14 Know also that WISDOM IS SWEET TO YOUR SOUL:
IF you find it, there is a FUTURE HOPE FOR YOU,
and YOUR HOPE (It’s Your Personal Hope) will not be cut off. Proverbs 24
We looked at these verses yesterday, they begin in the physical realm with the sweetness of the honey and then state that Wisdom is just as sweet to our souls. But Wisdom – once again Christ is our Wisdom – gives us Hope for the future and also for eternity, beyond time.
16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbour’s house—
too much of you, and they will hate you. Proverbs 25
The next reference to honey is regarding social relationships. It’s amazing how God’s Word can use a sweet food to teach us to be careful and not become a nuisance to those we know. Don’t spend too much time going to your neighbour’s house, or they may tire of you.
27 It is not good to eat too much honey,
nor is it honourable to seek one’s own honour. Proverbs 25
Later in the same chapter of Proverbs, we’re warned that the seeking of our own honour, self-promotion or inflating our egos, is like eating TOO MUCH HONEY, can also be sickening for those around us.
7 One who is full loathes honey from the comb,
but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. Proverbs 27
The hungry are grateful for anything that fills their stomach, but those who have plenty disdain tasty delicacies. The contrast between those who have an abundance and the impoverished is great and is revealed in a poor attitude. Only one leper came back TO THANK THE LORD for his healing (Luke 17) and he was a Samaritan, implies the others may have been Jews, spiritually blessed people. Good uses simple everyday things to teach us profound lessons in His Word and our BEING THANKFUL is important to Him.
God bless and keep you today and every day.