Proverbs 23:6-8 reminds us that insincere hospitality is repulsive.

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

Solomon warns against enjoying the food of a stingy man (lit. “evil eye”). The food may look good but stay away if it is not sincerely given. It appears that the stingy man values his food more than he values his guest. What a shame! This lack of hospitality becomes repulsive once the meal is finished and makes the guest regret saying anything complementary.

Application

• Only accept hospitality that is sincerely given.
• Be a blessing with sincere hospitality!