Actions to Overcome Gluttony

• Thankfully eat every “creature of God” (foods that God made). Eating man-made chemicals and additives is against the Word.

• Taking medicinal supplements to improve your health is also acceptable (1 Timothy 5:23).

Don't overeat (Proverbs 25:16, Proverbs 23:20-21). Eat only as much as your body needs to meet your health or fitness goals.

Eat only a little bit of sweets (Proverbs 25:16,27).

Don't eat what you know causes harm to your body (don't “sin against your own body” [1 Corinthians 6:18]) (James 4:17).

Regularly meet with believers who are disciplined with their diets, to encourage you to eat better (Hebrews 10:24-25).

To build self-control, get vigorous exercise every week (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

To increase self-control, get vigorous exercise at least 3-4 times per week (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

To continue to increase self-discipline and self-control, fast (eating no calories and drinking only water) for a full 24 hours once per week (Psalm 35:13, Psalm 69:10). Pray, while fasting, for greater self-control in the area of gluttony.