Since the bible teaches against gluttony, would obesity be a sin?

Answer 1

gluttony

noun
1. habitual eating to excess
2. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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obesity (ō-bē'sĭ-tē)
The condition of being obese; increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat.
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As you can see Obesity is not necessarily the result of overindulging therefore it Can not be seen as a sin.

'-)

Answer 2

The Seven Deadly Sins never occur as a formal list in the Bible. Some people say they can all be found in Matthew's Gospel (chapters 5 through 7), but they are not in a simple list there. Others submit Proverbs 6:16-19, but this is a different list, covering pride, lies, murder, evil plans, swiftness in sin, lies again, causing conflict. Clearly not the same. These sins were identified as a group around the same time as the Bible was being translated into a single language. Rather than these sins being identified in a single place in the Bible, they are found all through it, from Genesis to Revelation. The letters of the New Testament mention all of these, and many others as well. The Catechism has many Scriptural references in the section that lists the "Seven Deadly Sins." It is well to remember that the Scriptures come from the Jewish and Christian Churches, not the other way around. In both cases, faith preceded the writing.

Answer 3

The BIBLE doesn't teach about gluttony. Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins and its in Dante's Part II of a Divine Comedy, the Steps to Purgatory. These were established by the Roman Catholic Church as a teaching tool. They are not from the BIBLE. So according to the BIBLE it is okay to be Obese. It's not very good for your health though. However I think you want to know if Gluttony leads to Obesity and yes it usually does. Nothing to excess.

Answer 4

Obesity is a condition. The sin is gluttony. Although sometimes used as an excuse, there are people who really have a medical condition which causes their obesity.

Answer 5

Personally, I had a thyroid problem a few years back and I beefed up to about 185 and am right at 5' 7". I lost the weight once I got the problem under control, but I felt like I was pretty big.

The point is that peoples body chemistry combined with all the food additives are causing a lot of very nice people to be very overweight and obese. I think the Almighty would take this situation into consideration, wouldn't you?

From an article of 2004

The book Food Fight states: “There has long been debate pitting genetics versus environment in the genesis of obesity.” What is meant by genetics in this context? Some hold to the theory that the human body naturally stores excess calories for possible future needs. The same source continues: “The genetics of obesity has been studied for decades. . . . Much research has now been done on human genes and obesity. Sophisticated techniques are being used to identify genes that predispose people to weight gain and to diseases like diabetes. In scientific parlance, 25 percent to 40 percent of the variability in population body weight can be explained by genes.” The book continues: “Given that obesity is usually blamed on personal failing, these numbers underscore the importance of biology, but still, 60 percent or more of the influence can be attributed to the environment.” This means that a major factor in obesity is still the person’s life-style. Does the individual take in more calories than he or she expends each day? Are the wrong kinds of food being consumed on a regular basis? Is time set aside each day for moderate exercise?

The Mayo Clinic explains the cause of obesity in simple terms: “Genes may set the stage for overweight or obesity, but your body weight ultimately is determined by your diet and physical activity. Over the long term, eating excess calories, leading a sedentary lifestyle, or a combination of both leads to obesity.” (Italics ours.) The same source continues: “Your heredity doesn’t mean you’re destined to be fat. . . . No matter what your genes say, it is ultimately your choices in nutrition and activity that will determine your weight.”

The weight-loss industry generates millions of dollars as desperate people seek to regain their former figure. Yet, what do experts say about these programs? “Obesity is very difficult to treat, and most people who lose weight do not keep it off,” says the book Food Fight. “The most optimistic estimates are that 25 percent [one in four] lose weight and maintain the loss, often requiring many tries.”

Answer 6

“Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart” - 1 Samuel 16

How convenient it would be if we could tell people's sins just by looking at them. All fat people, gluttons. All STD patients, lusters. Sleepy people, slothful. Rich people, all greedy. I'm afraid it doesn't work that way.

Some people find it easiest to condemn the sins by which they themselves are not tempted, and look for examples to point out, hoping to appear more virtuous by comparison. But some of the kindest, most generous people may be fat, or look "mean" or lazy. And some of the most stylish, toned and sculpted people can be arrogant, selfish, cruel, and even unhealthy.

The so-called sin of gluttony is itself misunderstood. We commonly regard it as simply overeating, but the medieval conception was the using of food as a drug, to dull the senses. Otherwise, there wouldn't be much difference between gluttony and greed. (In fact, gluttons were often depicted as thin and sickly.) Gluttony of the classic type is practiced today, but its participants are of all shapes and sizes. Being fat is not the sin. Jesus himself was accused of being "a glutton and a winebibber."

However we may interpret the "Seven Deadly Sins", a non-biblical list originally compiled to help monks keep their discipline, their lack of observance can't be determined by a mere look.

Answer 7

You should add the verse where it states that. In the Old Testament, it was considered that if you were fat, you were healthy and afford such luxuries as food. Other than certain instances, gluttony wouldn't be a sin, as far as I know. You need to show us the verse.

By the way, you might want to capitalize Bible next time.

Answer 8

Where does the Bible teach against Gluttony?

Shalom.

Answer 9

gluttony is the act of extreme over doing of eating, drinking or any other activity.
obesity can be caused by gluttony (which would be a sin), but it can also stem from a medical condition.

Answer 10

Mostly I think that extremely overweight people that can be called obese, and it is not genetic or health related, it is realized now as a type of sickness. No one I have ever heard of deliberately wants to be obese. Let God be the judge.

Answer 11

This question was just on here a few days ago or so. Gluttony is wrong but it won't keep your from heaven. Now if you put food before God and make it your idol then its wrong.