Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
The food in view is rich food pressed upon another by a host whose generosity is only apparent and not sincere. Though it gratifies the taste, receiving and eating it does harm beyond the palate by corrupting the whole person. The command is therefore to refuse indulgence in such rich food, to practice temperance in eating, and to guard the appetite.
The food in view is rich food pressed upon another by a host whose generosity is only apparent and not sincere. Though it gratifies the taste, receiving and eating it does harm beyond the palate by corrupting the whole person. The command is therefore to refuse indulgence in such rich food, to practice temperance in eating, and to guard the appetite.