Is Obesity a Sin?
 

With obesity considered the #1 health epidemic in America, causing irrepairable damage to the human body (our temple), how should we as Christians approach this subject? I was told as a new convert, take care of your temple (body). Be moderate. Have temperance (have self-control).

Repent of things that destroy and be a good example.

Obesity is proven to cause diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer; and the list goes on.

We tell folks to quit smoking because of the dangerous side affects caused by this unhealthy habit. Are we able to take this stand if we accept the "overweight" issue by looking the other way?

I've seen many preachers "joke" away at this subject to calm the air of thier obvious lack of self-control in this area. In reality, being fat is not funny, it's unhealthy. I've watched them preach strong and hard to live holy; Live holy? I guess I'm a little confused here, as holiness covers our physical and spiritual being.

Don't mean to offend here, just stating the facts of how the lost may (are) looking at our ability to justify gluttony. In past churches I've attended, visitors were very suprised at the amount of overweight people on the pews. I'm not just talking about a few pounds either; 100 or more.

I have many good friends who are big. One of them is 400 pounds and he is only 40. He laughs now, but in the next few years laughter will turn to tears.

I do believe mercy plays a role in this somewhere. But, where do we draw the line? How far do we go? Will the church simply end up "full" of the sick because we can't push the plate away or get off the couch?

The prayer line would shrink and we would feel better if we would learn the blessing of proper diet and exercise.

If you are overweight and are reading this, please, I have compassion on your dilema. We have great abundance in this Country and many convienences that now take away the "task" where calories were once burned. There is hope, though. Find people who enjoy getting out, who have the same desire as you to shed the pounds and get in shape.

People can revolutionize thier existence by good old fashioned discipline and motivation. Not only will you feel better, people will notice you care about yourself and your Light will shine with new vigor. The doctor will be stunned when you show up to your next appointment with normal blood pressure and no more need for "PILLS".

:treadmill::situps::walking:

Re: Is Obesity a Sin?
 

So we won't tell people to stop eating right?

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Sigh - this topic AGAIN? Obesity and gluttony aren't the same, though the share a relationship.

Cindy - haha. fasting is bad for your body too. Guess that's a Biblical contradiction. It defiles the body! lol

Re: Is Obesity a Sin?
 

Sorry if I brought up the "dead horse". I'm fairly new to this forum.

You're right about gluttony. It (gluttony) can involve other things besides food.

God Bless

Re: Is Obesity a Sin?
 

Pardon my "Sigh". We just recently finished a long thread on this. No worries. Welcome to the forum. I'm new as well. This one is obviously an intriguing subject by so many.

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Hey, I was healed of anorexia, but still live with the consequences. But I know obese people struggle with shame, and all obesity is not caused solely by overeating. As much as by eating too much unhealthy foods.

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Don't worry about that, we like newbies and even when beating a dead horse.:christmoose

And welcome to AFF.

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The Dr. did not think I was overweight. I'm 198 lbs. I had a few problems and they wanted me to start taking pills. I told them no thank you, not at this time. What else could I do to help control my problem. Their answer, watch what you eat. I did. In three months I was tested again and so far so good.

Re: Is Obesity a Sin?
 

Is Gluttony a sin??? Yes, because it is something that takes over your time and ability to focus on what is healthy (physically and spiritually). Is being obese a sin? Perhaps. If food it something you are gluttonous about then it is bad. Like you, it kills me that preachers scream about the body being a temple so people don't tattoo and paint it up, but yet they fill it with things that are FAR more unhealthy than tattoos and makeup.

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Well, that's not the only reason why we don't wear make-up. But yeah.

Sigh. Another one of those "fat preachers are hypocrites" thread.