GLUTTONY: NOT A CHRISTIAN VIRTUE

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Gluttony is an attribute that shows itself through eating or drinking more than is needful. Undoubtedly, this applies not exclusively to food however to every material thing.

This habit is found in individuals who have given their tummy or body free reign over their life, to such an extent that they can't keep down or control themselves at whatever point food or drink is set before them.

For such individuals, the Holy Spirit says their god is their belly (Philippians 3:19). Gluttony makes an individual build up a deadly appetite for things that can destroy the person in question.

Food can do and has without a doubt harmed the destiny of numerous people from the beginning of time.

The story of Esau who traded his birthright for a dinner of red pottage is a valid example.
From Esau's story, we see that food can now and then be utilized as trap covering the snare of the fishermen. An adage in my local language says;

"The rat is without eating bananas and celebrating; it doesn't realize that sweet things kills".

One arrival in the Babylon as a hostage, he decided in his heart not to fail to remember his experience and legacy, so he didn't permit himself move diverted by the King's delicacies.

He and three different Hebrews young men chose to discipline themselves fully expecting when their substitute God would be tried and they would at this point don't approach the King's benefit.

Whatever a man provides for you, he can likewise detract from you; that is the reason the source of your every day bread ought to be God alone. At whatever point somebody offers you "free lunch", attempt to interpret the rationale behind the proposal prior to accepting it.

Surely, it takes self-discipline not to be greedy, particularly in the period of need. When in doubt in life never permit your foes know when you are eager', since they can utilize your need to get you down.

It isn't strange to accept that Jacob has considered the sibling Esau and was just sitting tight for the ideal chance to draw him food. This is one the advantage of life of fasting.

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When Esau was hungry Jacob offered to buy his birthright. Jacob also deceived his father Isaac. It was only fitting that God allowed Laban to deceive Jacob.

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