The attempt to grasp much does not necessarily expand life. Often, it even restricts it. In the Bible, this principle is conveyed time and again through the concept of “the right measure.” The Israelites in the desert are commanded to collect manna (Exodus 16:16), “each as much as he can eat.”
Those who tried to store a surplus found that the manna spoiled. “It was full of maggots and stank” (Exodus 16:20). This is not a technical punishment, but a lesson in deep faith: abundance that is not adapted to the moment, the need, or the ability to carry it, becomes a burden.
The New Testament connects spiritually. Jesus said (Matthew 6:34): “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself; each day has enough trouble of its own.” This describes the wisdom of conscious reduction. Not to relinquish responsibility, but to consciously focus on...
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