Gluttony

Proverbs 23:20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:

Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Romans 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Romans 14:21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. Romans 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. 1 Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1 Corinthians 6:13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. 1 Corinthians 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

Busting Tips

When does eating or drinking become a sin? When it is done selfishly, with no consideration for others. When it becomes a controlling factor in a person's life. Life is more than eating or drinking; it should not define our lives. When placed before God, or done in disobedience to God. When it is done in doubt. If your conscience convicts you of your eating habits,you should not continue eating in guilt, shame, or doubt. Struggling with Over Eating / Over Drinking Recognize that the impulse to overeat or over drink does not control you. Those in Christ are free from the control of sinful appetites. Keep your devotional time with God (in prayer, and Bible study), and follow the Spirit's leading

Discipline yourself. Consider having a eating schedule. Take time out to fast, denying food in order to seek God(once a week is a good practice).

If you cannot eat in faith, giving praise to God, then don't. If your conscience convicts you of eating too much, don't ignore your concsience.

You may need to get the help of a trusted mature Christian, if this becomes an overwhelming problem.