Gluttony

Scripture condemns an excessive greed for food. Its unrestrained self-indulgence often leads to deeper iniquity and represents a rejection of godly moderation.

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Gluttony is a form of idolatry and therefore condemned as offensive to God Eph 5:5; Php 3:19 See also Ps 10:3; Is 22:12–14; Zec 7:4–6; Mk 7:21–23; 1 Co 6:9–10; 1 Co 10:7; Col 3:5; Jas 5:5 Gluttony is closely linked with drunkenness Ex 32:6; Jdg 9:27; 1 Sa 25:36 The destructive consequences of gluttony…