“Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat” Proverbs 23:20 NIV
“He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.” Proverbs 23:2
Gluttony – Over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items such that it dulls us from those in need and distracts us from God
Defending Against Gluttony
- Gluttony feeds off of discontentment
Defense: Pursue contentment by practicingself-control
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Gal 5:22-23
“You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
“Put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony” Proverbs 23:2
- Gluttony feeds off of self-indulgence
Defense: Take the focus off of yourself by practicing charitable behavior
“Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.” Ezekiel 16:49 NIV