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1 | Obesity? | 1 Cor 6:19 | biblicalman | 228334 | ||
The questioner specifically asked whether we saw obesity as a sin. And yes, I do see obesity as a sin. Are you then suggesting that I should evade the truth? Are you denying that obesity is due to a lack of self-control? I am sorry but I consider that it is our responsibility as pastors and teachers to guide people aright, and that we will be called to account for not doing so. I would be wary of judging an individual, but I have no hesitation in declaring obesity to be a sin unless it is due to a medical condition. As to tattoos and ultra-fine clothes, the latter were condemned by Paul, and the former is another evidence of self indulgence, to say nothing of a sign of vanity. A Christian being tattooed also gives a wrong impression about Christianity. It suggests concern for one's own vanity rather than for the needs of others. When we are asked on the forum what our view is on such things it is our responsibility to give an honest view. I do not want to face the Master and explain why I failed to draw attention to men's besetting sins simply because I was afraid of what others would think. You may of course view things as you will. I see myself as having a responsibility to direct men's thoughts aright. They are of course quite able to disagree if they wish. I will pass no judgment on them for that. In the end I am only responsible for myself and what I teach. Best wishes. |
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2 | Obesity? | 1 Cor 6:19 | danjg | 228341 | ||
Let's change the situation to a person who's overweight but not clinically obese? Are they sinning? I'm not trying to nit-pic, I'm just trying to see where you draw the line and sin starts in your opinion. |
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3 | Obesity? | 1 Cor 6:19 | biblicalman | 228345 | ||
First let me make clear that I do not think the obese person is somehow more sinful than other Christians. We all sin daily, and come short of God's glory. As you will appreciate I answered a question about a sin, I did not raise an issue about obese people. I will speak against laziness, but I do not go round telling people they are lazy. I leave the Holy Spirit to do His work. All of us are starting from a base of imperfection and wrong attitudes and are hopefully being transformed by the Holy Spirit 'from glory to glory' (2 Corinthians 3.18). What are not sins for us today, might well be sins for us tomorrow as we grow closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. There are times when we make great leaps forward, such as at times of dedicating ourselves again to His service. There are times when due to our indolent natures we allow ourselves to drift back into different sins. As Paul made clear, 'I AM fleshly -- it is sin that dwells in me'. It has to be constantly watched and overcome. And that is true for all of us. And we have a 'low' view of sin. Jesus must have been appalled at the sinfulness of His Apostles, for He had a high view of sin. But we would not be able to tell that He was appalled by what He said. He understood their weakness, as He understands ours. His words do, however, make clear that He was appalled at sin. What we can only do therefore is deal with the sins as they arise and are brought to our attention by the Holy Spirit. Obesity and being overweight, result from sin, the sin of overindulgence. But that does not mean that the obese person is at the present stage sinning, although yes i do think he/she should be trying to deal with the matter. The overweight or obese person is suffering for past sin. But I have no intention of targetting obese persons. I want to help them, as I hope they want to help me with my failings. I am not obese, but I certainly have to watch myself. And sometimes I have to take myself in hand and say, 'watch it'. The line is actually not easy to draw as with much sin. But the sin is in the attitude and failings that produce such a condition, and sometimes it can be upon us before we are aware. As we grow in Christ we become aware of things as sinful which previously we would not have seen as sinful. Paul saw sin as so powerful within him that he was ashamed. When we read his description we think, surely he couldn't have been as bad as that! Had we been watching him we would in fact probably have seen him as nearly perfect. We would have admired his spirituality. But he knew his inner self. He knew how sometimes he indulged himself by failing to pray as he should have done (something we might not even have considered). He knew of times when had he been a little more aware, rather than being taken up with other things, he would have been able to help a struggling Christian or church. He bore the burden of all the churches, and he was aware that sometimes he fell short. To him that was a gross sin. We on the other hand would have been commending his efforts, watching in silent admiration. It is not for me to draw lines. I leave that to the Holy Spirit. And remember that sin is to fail to love God with heart, soul, mind and strength and our neighbour as ourselves. It is to come short of God's glory. So we are all sinners seeking to rise above what we are, while at the same time we are all saints, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.. We must never be judgmental of the sinner, for we too are sinners who will have to give account, but we must be judgmental of the sin. And we must help each other, coming alongside to help. Best wishes. |
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