Mark 1:6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; 1. It must not exceed our means. 2. It must not exceed our station. 3. It is to be taken at fit times — when hunger dictates (Psalm 145:15; Ecclesiastes 10:16, 17). 4. We must use such food as may serve to maintain strength and health of body, not such as tends to the hurt and overthrow of our health. 5. Our food should be such as may make us more fit for performance of the duties of our calling and of God's service. (G. Petter.) Parallel Verses KJV: And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; |
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