“Walking In The Spirit Of Gluttony”

Proverbs 25:21-28

Gluttony is defined as self-indulgence; slackness; covetousness; disobedience; pride; excessive greed. 

God has given us food, drink, and other pleasurable things to enjoy, but the bible calls for moderation in everything. Unrestrained self-indulgence in any area will lead to deeper entanglement in sin because it represents a rejection of godly self-control and disobedience to the will of God. The bible condemns gluttony as a sin and places it squarely in “the lust of the flesh.”  A person who puts no restraint on his or her passions and desires ends up with no defense when temptations come. Having lost self-control, we are in danger of being carried away into further sin and destruction. Gluttony is a form idolatry. When the desire for food, drink or things becomes too important to us, it’s a sign that it has become an idol in our lives. Any form of idolatry is a serious offense to God. In Ephesians 5:5 it says, “For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person, such a person is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.”  Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.

I come by this morning to let you know we must be able to recognize the spirit of gluttony and rebuke it in the mighty and powerful name of Jesus. The word teaches that believers are to have only one master, the Lord Jesus Christ and worship Him alone. A wise Sister or Brother will carefully examine his or her own heart and behaviors to determine whether he or she has an unhealthy desire of gluttony. Be bless and I love you!!! JE