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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 | DocTrinsograce | 228344 | ||
Dear Biblicalman, Most of the time you make good sense; from which I continue to benefit. However, calling obesity a sin is a fairly egregious error in logic. You have confused the effect with the cause. For example, Proverbs 24:33-34 tells us that the slothful man comes to poverty. The sin of sloth may result in the visible manifestation of poverty. Nevertheless, we all understand that poverty has many other causes. We would not assert that all poor people are lazy! Gluttony may cause obesity. Obesity is one of several possible manifestations of gluttony. The sin is gluttony and the acts that arise from gluttonous behavior, not obesity. I commend your efforts "to direct men's thoughts aright." That is the gist of 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Consequently, I know that you will receive this, my own effort, in kind (Proverbs 27:5-6). In Him, Doc |
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3 | Obesity? | 1 Cor 6:19 | biblicalman | 228346 | ||
Hi Doc Thank you for your 'correction'. My statement that obesity from non-medicsl causes was a sin was a little careless, seeing the end process in terms of what caused it, but as you will note below I was in process of correcting it when you wrote. It is as you rightly say sin that results in obesity. Although in my view to continue in obesity and not to be doing something about it is sin although possibly not the worst of sins. Anything that comes short of the glory of God is sin Thank you for taking the trouble to write. Best wishes |
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