Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture condemns an excessive greed for food. Its unrestrained self-indulgence often leads to deeper iniquity and represents a rejection of godly moderation. Ephesians 5:5Gluttony is a form of idolatry and therefore condemned as offensive to God Philippians 3:19See also Psalms 10:3Isaiah 22:12-14 Zechariah 7:4-6 Gluttony as escapism, trying to avoid God's requirements Mark 7:21-231 Corinthians 6:9-10; 10:7 Even their religious feasts were nothing but self-indulgence Colossians 3:5James 5:5 Exodus 32:6 Gluttony is closely linked with drunkenness Judges 9:271 Samuel 25:36 Proverbs 23:20-21; 28:7 The destructive consequences of gluttony See also Proverbs 15:27; 28:25Ecclesiastes 6:7 Proverbs 23:1-2 Warnings against gluttony Luke 12:15Ephesians 5:3 Colossians 3:5 See also Luke 12:19-20; 21:341 Corinthians 5:9-11 Galatians 5:19-21 Titus 1:12-13 1 Peter 4:3-4 Genesis 25:29-34 Examples of gluttony Numbers 11:32Esau putting food before his birthright 1 Samuel 30:16the children of Israel gorging on quail 1 Kings 1:24-25an Amalekite raiding party Daniel 5:1Adonijah feasting with his supporters Matthew 11:19King Belshazzar Matthew 23:25pp Lk 7:34 Jesus Christ falsely accused of gluttony Matthew 24:49pp Lk 11:39 the Pharisees Luke 15:13pp Lk 12:45 the irresponsible servant 2 Peter 2:13-14the prodigal son See also false teachers 4404 food4435 drinking 5851 excuse 5869 greed 8308 modesty 8821 self-indulgence |
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