What defines a glutton?

Question

I mean I too sometimes overindulge myself in certain foods...but im not fat.....so whats the real sin???

Would Jesus approve of what I made for lunch? (Homemade parmesean rosemary crusted chicken strips and homemade fries....all deep fried and smothered with garlic?...)

and way to much for me to eat but did so any way...

cpt: hahaha sike never a salad and wrap girl...i often induldge in fried crap...but not to much...oh yeah i do...i just work out...A lot.

Answer 1

The Catholic Dictionary defines gluttony as:

"The inordinate indulgence in food or drink, when through appetite one anticipates frequently the proper time for taking refreshment, or partakes in excess, or demands food more costly than one can afford, or devours it voraciously, or spends too great care in the preparation of it. "

This does not pertain only to food, but to entertainment and other legitimate goods, and even the company of others.

Because Gluttony is generally a sin of the flesh, the flesh limits it. If we consume too much food or drink, our body (usually) lets us know, either by gaining weight or illness. If we are too fussy about things (delicacy), people will tell us to do it ourselves. And if we demand too much from people, they will fly from us and we will be alone more often. So, we usually get a view of the problem, and a chance to change.

It is said that St. Thomas More was an exceptionally fun person to be around, so much so that King Henry VIII of England kept calling for him, preventing Thomas from going home to his family. Thomas eventually began to curtail his merrymaking so that he was more dull company. This strategy worked, and he was able to live at home more often.

The cure for Gluttony lies in deliberately reducing our use of pleasurable things, not in eliminating them. When eating, quit before feeling stuffed. When snacking, don't just keep stuffing, but quit after a while. With people, allow some quiet time together, and also get some time alone. Of course, if time alone is very pleasurable, get out more often. And if the toast is a bit too brown, eat it anyway.

Answer 2

Dear Heather, Bible defines sin, as doing what God forbids and not doing what commands.

Overindulgence is not a sin unless it leads into a sin. For example, drinking alcoholic beverages is not sin unless it results in drunkenness. Sex within the marriage is not a sin; however, the extramarital sex is sin.

You ask well informed and intelligent questions. I look forward answering your questions, though not expecting to get “best answer” rating from you.

Have a nice weekend.

Answer 3

Gluttony used to be thought of as the practice of the Roman Senators . They would eat until they couldn't eat another mouthful, then they would go into the vomitory, push a peacock feather down their throat which would cause then to vomit all that was in their stomach.
They would go back and repeat over and over.
Now gouttony is thought of as grossly overeating.

Answer 4

A glutton is when you put anything (food or otherwise) above all else. You are not a glutton. Enjoy your delightful lunch! Jesus would approve.

Answer 5

your picture doesn't reveal you to be a 'glutton'....you seem more like a salad or wrap girl, not a deep-fried platter of crap glutton

Answer 6

Gluttony is eating beyond what you need to sustain your body.

Answer 7

gluons are boson type particles that carry color charge and so enables interaction between quarks.