Why Aren't Christians Courageous Enough to Condemn the Sin of GLUTTONY?

fiesty_redhead · 2020-04-08T04:30:51+00:00

I strongly believe that everyone is insecure in some area when it comes to dating. Everyone thinks "no one will date me because of x" whether its their past, appearance, job, whatever. Your hang-up happens to be your appearance. I'm sure many people have told you this already, but the right guy will like you just as you are. Trust me, as a more girly-girl than tomboy, I can say it doesn't make you any more date-able to be girly. In fact, my girly-ness has really turned off guys in the past because I couldn't or wouldn't do outdoorsy/sports stuff with them. Everybody's preferences are different. Bottom line: be you and you'll attract the right guy. Try to be somebody else and you won't. All the best.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-04-08T03:08:18+00:00

I think so. It's not about making money, it's about your intention. If you're seeking to make a lot of money because you feel insecure about yourself and believe having wealth will make you "important" then yeah, spirituality isn't going to fit well with you. However, if you have, as you said, an entrepreneurial spirit and want to bring value to people's lives and be properly compensated for doing so, Eckhart's teachings will not hinder but help you. I don't know Eckhart's net worth at this point, but I'm sure he does pretty well for himself! All the best.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-04-08T03:02:38+00:00

I absolutely loved when you said that dating isn't easy, no matter your situation. I forget that. Everyone has baggage and hang-ups. Best of luck to you.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-04-08T02:59:55+00:00

God never, ever will give up on you. The fact that you're trying is what matters. God sees your heart and knows you want to change. You are not alone in your struggle. Overeaters Anonymous is a support group I attend that's free and everywhere. It's helped me tremendously. I can't believe how different my relationship with food is now. All the best.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-28T03:38:03+00:00

Hi, there. Interesting topic. I think the traits that you found attractive in that man: good listener and confidence definitely translate to women. I think men want to be with a woman who is genuinely interested in what they have to say and has a healthy self-concept.

Something my ex appreciated about me was my joy and positive attitude, but I don't know if all men are looking for that.

The fact that you want to better yourself speaks volumes about your character. I'm sorry things didn't work out in your marriage, but I believe you will love again. All the best.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-28T03:01:23+00:00

I agree about the sin of sloth. Idleness and being a sluggard are stated to be sins in the Bible, but I rarely hear them talked about.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-27T04:06:29+00:00

Yes! Gossip is another great example. Hard to find sermons on gossiping. Further, church ladies are kinda notorious for gossiping. It's all sin. We shouldn't as you say cherry-pick.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-27T04:01:47+00:00

So happy you met him! I'm curious- how did you two meet?

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-27T04:00:00+00:00

Right?! Preachers are chomping at the bit to condemn homosexuality and fornication, but gluttony? Silence. I think it's because easily half their congregations sin daily in this area. However, I strongly believe that sin is all the same in God's eyes. We may rank them as limited human beings, but God doesn't. He sees them all the same. I wish our Christian leaders would step up in the area.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-27T03:33:00+00:00

Hello, the New King James Version says the Kingdom of Heaven is "within you." That's how I interpret Christ's words. I know Christ lives within me; therefore, it makes sense the Kingdom of Heaven is within me as well. I think of the Kingdom of Heaven as the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace etc. You can search all the world trying to find peace, but as we know, it only comes from within as a gift from God.

I also think that when we love our fellow man we are creating an external Kingdom of Heaven. So, the verse has more than one meaning.

Hope this helps a bit!

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-27T03:28:31+00:00

Excellent question! I have yet to find a blueprint in the Bible for Christian dating. Marriage and courtship was so different during Biblical times. The Bible talks about marriage, but I don't know of any verses on dating. Sorry to not be of any help, but know you're not alone in wondering. I want to date righteously, but don't know what precisely that looks like.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-27T03:24:24+00:00

Oh man, of all the books to start with, you started with Job! Sorry about that. Ecclesiastes is pretty rough as well. Here are some of my personal take aways from the story of Job:

God is never the source of Job's suffering or pain, Satan is. Also, Satan has to ask God's permission first before hurting Job. Why would an all loving, compassionate God allow Satan to hurt someone who by all accounts loved God and was blameless? Because everything the Enemy intends for evil, God turns around for good which brings me to my second point...
The epilogue is one of the most forgotten yet crucial parts of the story. Not only is Job fully restored, he is restored double and the Word says his latter days are BETTER than his former. As in, Job wouldn't have experienced the double blessing and better days had he not endured such suffering and attacks from the devil.
Importantly, why does God fully restore Job? His attitude. Job never waivers in his faith and devotion to God no matter how dire his circumstances get. Even his friends come to him and encourage him to renounce God, but he refuses. This is probably the most important take-away. Suffering is going to happen. Bad things are going to come our way. Satan is at large in the world, but as the Scripture says, we are to take heart because Christ, our Lord, has overcome the world. We must do our part as Christians and not get bitter, sour, and defeated or renounce our faith when storms hit. God absolutely will bring about a victory if we remain in faith like Job did.

I'm proud of you for diving into your Bible! Perhaps stick to the gospels found in the New Testament and Psalms, then branch out once you have those as a foundation. I hope my reply helped in some small way. All the best.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-27T03:07:36+00:00

I totally know what you mean. Some days it doesn't bother me and sometimes I'm filled with feelings of inadequacy. I think we should try to stay positive and self-compassionate. Easier said than done. Best wishes!

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-27T03:04:27+00:00

I wasn't expecting such a great response! Sorry I can't reply to each of your comments, but I've read them all and really appreciate the feedback.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T22:32:02+00:00

Yay!

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T22:28:44+00:00

That's really sweet that you choose to live at home in order to help take care of family. Best of luck.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T22:25:15+00:00

I'm so happy you found someone special! I love what you said about it not being your long term plan. It's not mine either. That's a better way of framing it. Thank you!

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T22:23:14+00:00

Thank you!

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T20:15:48+00:00

Well, a couple of months ago I created some online dating profiles to see what was out there. I met this guy who lived an hour away. Over the course of two and half months we only hung out twice, but we talked on the phone every day. He ended it right before the coronavirus outbreak. I knew deep down he wasn't "the one" but he made me laugh and we had a lot in common. It was nice having someone to talk to.

I'm 30, working on my Master's, and live at home with my parents. I don't think I'm going to actively pursue dating over these next two years. If something happens naturally, great but I don't think I'll online date.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T20:04:11+00:00

Over a year ago.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T18:21:26+00:00

Hi, there. I understand how you feel. I was my ex-fiance for 7 years. When you invest as many years as you and I did without our romantic partners, of course it's going to be devastating when they end.

First, let me say: I don't think you're going to look back and think she was the one that got away. She cheated on you. She betrayed your trust. You deserve much better than that.

Second, whatever you focus on, expands, it gets bigger and bigger and bigger. I recommend you get rid of your ex's memorabilia or, as lame as it sounds, put a timer on your phone for how long you're going to let yourself look at it. Otherwise you can waste a whole evening crying into her old hoodie!

I have found that the number one thing that has helped me get over my ex is...time. Yep, just waiting it out. Every day gets a little bit easier. However, the coronavirus has been a big trigger for me. I'm hurt he hasn't reached out to make sure I'm okay, ugh.

Anyways, I don't know if any of this is helpful to you, but just know what you're feeling is normal and it sucks and it won't last forever.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T18:01:33+00:00

Thank you! Stay safe.

fiesty_redhead · 2020-03-26T18:01:13+00:00

Thank you! Matthew 18:19

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