Is Gluttony Still A Sin?

[LadyCoonskinner]

Originally Posted by Just a Shepherd

My response was tongue in cheek, yes I teach about gluttony and excess often.

I teach that the convential Pentecostal wisdom which says sex is ok within boundaries, wine is forbidden completely, and food has no limits whatsoever is completely false.

In reality, the Bible teaches that sex, wine, and food are all gifts given to man by God and are to be partaken of with respect to certain limits and only in moderation.

The Christian life should never be the picture of excess.

I suppose that this will be misunderstood, but there it is anyway.

Brother, I understand.

[rrford]

Originally Posted by LadyCoonskinner

Brother, I understand.

Uhm, you do?

Originally Posted by Just a Shepherd

How come we never hear much at conferences about gluttony, overeating, laziness, or excess of lifestyle?

Are these still sinful practices that will keep people out of the Kingdom?

Does your local pastor teach about the dangers of gluttony and excess?

Are many afraid of the subject because of their own bulging waistline?

Answers that others on here won't provide:

1. We do never hear much at conferences about gluttony, overeating, laziness, or excess of lifestyles because a huge majority of those attending are practicing gluttony, overeating, laziness or excess of lifestyle.

2. The Bible teaches us to refrain from gluttony and do all things in moderation and temperance is one of the fruits of the spirit, along side love, faith, and the others.

3. I have never heard a pastor preach against it.

4. Yes, they are afraid to preach against it with a bulging waistline. It would be hypocritical.

[rrford]

Originally Posted by SomebodyImportant

Answers that others on here won't provide:

1. We do never hear much at conferences about gluttony, overeating, laziness, or excess of lifestyles because a huge majority of those attending are practicing gluttony, overeating, laziness or excess of lifestyle.

2. The Bible teaches us to refrain from gluttony and do all things in moderation and temperance is one of the fruits of the spirit, along side love, faith, and the others. Therefore, one may deduce that to be a glutton is sinful.

3. I have never heard a pastor preach against it.

4. Yes, they are afraid to preach against it with a bulging waistline. It would be hypocritical.

This question is "Is gluttony still a sin"?...Isn't it Once a sin, always a sin?

Does a bulging waistline equal gluttony?

Originally Posted by rrford

Does a bulging waistline equal gluttony?

Many times I believe it does...unless there is some type of genetic or hormonal imbalance.

[Just a Shepherd]

Originally Posted by rrford

Does a bulging waistline equal gluttony?

Are you saying it doesn't?

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Just a Shepherd

Are you saying it doesn't?

I do believe I asked a question. How about answering mine, absent the Socratic influence?

[Just a Shepherd]

Originally Posted by rrford

I do believe I asked a question. How about answering mine, absent the Socratic influence?

Websters:
gluttony
One entry found for gluttony.
Main Entry: glut·tony
Pronunciation: 'gl&t-nE, 'gl&-t&-nE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ton·ies
1 : excess in eating or drinking
2 : greedy or excessive indulgence

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*Definition:

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* U.S. National Library of Medicine

[rrford]

Great reply. And I do not disagree with the definition of Webster. However, could you give some Biblical context/definition that shows "gluttony" to be considered a sin? Thanks!

[Just a Shepherd]

Originally Posted by rrford

Great reply. And I do not disagree with the definition of Webster. However, could you give some Biblical context/definition that shows "gluttony" to be considered a sin? Thanks!

Biblical teachings of moderation: (Deuteronomy 21:20) and self-control (Galatians 5:23; Titus 2:12).

It is mentioned most in the book of Proverbs, e.g.,

* “Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.” (Proverbs 23:20-21)

* “He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.” (Proverbs 28:7)

* “When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.” (Proverbs 23:2)