expression, godan verb (-su)
faith is best in moderation; excessive devotion can backfire
Proverb warning that too much religious fervor or blind faith can lead one astray, missing the true goal. Literally: 'passing right through paradise because of too much faith.'
信心過ぎて極楽を通り越すというから、ほどほどが大事だ。
They say 'faith is best in moderation,' so moderation is important.
あまり熱心に祈りすぎると、信心過ぎて極楽を通り越すことになりかねない。
If you pray too fervently, you might end up passing right through paradise.