Is Obesity a Sin?

[NotforSale]

Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

People only feel attacked when their standing with God is called into question because they're overweight. When it is assumed they are sinning because they're overweight. Some are, some aren't. Many overweight people are trying to lose weight.

That's why we keep pointing out that God was specific about what the actual sin is. Stuffing ourselves. Currently being obese might be sin, it might not. And some gluttons are not currently overweight. It will probably catch up with them eventually, but it might take awhile. Gluttony is the sin.

I think most everyone is aware of the dangers of being overweight, and yes, many people need to take that much more seriously than they do.

Everyone needs to take care of their health. I have a very slim friend who lives on Pepsi and Snickers. That's just as unhealthy as being overweight.

NotforSale, I do appreciate your passion for the subject!

It's funny you should mention about your friend who eats Snickers and Pepsi. We have a woman in our church who is currently ill with horrible stomach problems. She in not overweight and from a distance appears to be healthy. But, she is addicted to Pepsi. My wife has mentioned to her to consider the soda as the problem, but she goes on guzzelling this poison. She has been to the doctor on numerous occasions, recently had her spleen removed, and has a blood disorder.

She's been told to watch her diet by her doctor, and us, but the prayer line is about as far as it goes.

Thanks for the compliment about my passion. If you knew me in person, you would see that I do my best to be considerate of the feelings of other people. I don't always win the battle and have to pray through.

I guess I try to deal with fellow man like I dealt with my children in raising them. Try to guide them away from harm, rooting for them when they succeed, and praying for them when they don't. Over the years I've had many good friends give me advice that was worth more than money, and saved me loads of heartache. Good friends are priceless!

I'll be 50 this year, and without the help of others I would've made some very bad decisions in life.