Why do many Christians believe Gluttony is less of a sin than smoking, excess drinking, gambling, etc?

Question

Many christians are in agreement with sermons against drinking, gambling, smoking, fornication, and other sins. However, will become silent or offended, when the sin of gluttony is discussed, and some, not all, will state: it's not as bad as other sins.

By earthly terms, gluttony(excessive overeating to the point of obesity and health problems) may not cause as many social problems as drinking too much, gambling addiction, etc. But in agreement with the Bible it IS a sin. This topic is especially avoided if the Pastor or person speaking God's Word is extremely obese. Why do you think many Christians avoid this topic?

Proverbs 23:20-21 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags. Proverbs 28:7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. Proverbs 23:2 put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. Blessings, Miji

Also, God dislikes all sin, and though we are not perfect, we should try to avoid all sin to the best of our ability. However, of the seven sins God HATES as mentioned in Proverbs 6:16-19, neither smoking, drinking, gambling ect are mentioned. So why is gluttony considered a lesser sin?

That's true, Gluttony can mean too much of anything, but gluttony in terms of overeating is also specifically mentioned in scripture, which is what my question focuses upon at this time. :)

Answer 1

Any over indulgence that is bad for your health like eating is a sin.

Answer 2

If they read the bible in a way to understand it, they would know that all sins were created equal. It's a binary thing, 1 or 0. Sin or not sin. Of course the sin's that one's do are always less of a sin than the one's done by the neighbour. God moves in mysterious ways....

Answer 3

Peace!
Gluttony is a capital sin because it leads to other vices. And yes, excessive drinking, gambling and smoking may also be considered as capital sins.

Answer 4

Maybe because most of America is over weight and people do not want to think of themselves as being bad for being overweight. I do not think someone who is overweight is being sinful because it could be due to genetics

Answer 5

because it'sthe most common, funny that those who fall for the sin of gluttony are supposed to kill themselves and homosexuals are supposed to be killed by other people...

Answer 6

Do you work for Jenny Craig?
(there always seems to be one of these in a crowd)

Answer 7

gluttony can mean too much of anything.

Answer 8

I dont know but excellent point..maybe food is all they have left.

Answer 9

they are hypocrites.