This is an interesting verse to come up the day before Thanksgiving. A large portion of the American population will be traveling to visit friends and family. They will put their “foot” (7272) in someone else’s house. Keep in mind that most of the Biblical recommendation and laws are based on moderation and balance. That is why it is Ten Commandments not ten thousand. There are standards with no wiggle room but that is not what this is saying.
Don’t let something like this become an excuse to join a monastery or become a hermit. Paul points out the problems with that,
(1 Corinthians 5:10 NAS77) I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters; for then you would have to go out of the world.If we do not have any contact with the rest of the world then we would never be able to witness or be salt and light.
So? Always seek balance. In social contact, be friendly and gracious but don’t overdo it. Finding the middle ground is work but it is expected.
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