Being overweight is probably one of the most depressing
problems plaguing Christians today. It has become an epidemic! They greatly
struggle with low self-esteem, self-rejection, and self-hatred. Many are also
jealous and even scoff at those who are slim and look good. Just telling them
to consume fewer calories than their bodies burns over the course of a day or
week, does not cut it for most of them. Beside health issues that can cause
weight gain, most of these people are comfort-eaters, meaning they compulsively
eat because of unresolved pain or traumas caused at some point in their lives.
They just cannot control the urge inside of them for the need to medicate
themselves with food, and in doing so, easing the pain!
And yet the Bible says that one of the fruits of the Spirit
is self-control! (See Galatians 5:22-23)
In other words, anybody who is chosen by God, will be able
to overcome being overweight or obese by exercising self-control!
As the apostle Paul said: “I am allowed
to do anything, but not everything is good or beneficial for you. And even
though I am allowed to do anything, I must not become a slave to anything! (See
1. Corinthians 6:12, 1. Corinthians 10:23)
“For you are a slave to whatever
controls you!” 2. Peter 2:19 NLT
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