What is the meaning of the Bible verse “’o not be overly righteous nor be overly wise: why should you destroy yourselves?” (Ecclesiastes 7:16)?
The answer
It means we should be moderate in all things, because if, for example, you exaggerate in your religious life by increasing the number of prostrations you do, etc, it can lead to pride, and thereby harm you instead of doing you good.
H.G. Bishop Moussa
H.G. Bishop Moussa, Bishop of Youth, Youth Concerns (Questions & Answers). Compiled by Lisa Agaybi. Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Bishopric of Youth Bookstore.