“What therefore is "the table of the powerful one," except the mind of that one who says, "I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me"; and "when I am weak, then I am strong"? On this "clean table of the powerful one," that is, in his heart, in his mind is offered "a loaf" to the Lord. At the table of this powerf…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — HOMILIES ON LEVITICUS 13:4.6
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1When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
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— Proverbs 23:1 —
2And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
3Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.