31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, 21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
The man who fears God will avoid all [extremes].
12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
“Before the fall of Rome, the Romans were given to gluttony, immorality, and drunkenness. They dug their graves with their teeth, killed themselves by illicit indulgence, and embalmed themselves with alcohol. It is said that, at their sumptuous banquets, men would rush to the windows, eject the contents of their stomachs, and then return to the table for further indulgence. No individual or nation given to drunkenness and gluttony can expect the blessing of God. Rome fell because she overstuffed her body and starved her soul. Such gluttony is a perversion of a natural, God-given appetite. The gratification of our fleshly appetites is not to receive first importance in our lives. When we cater to the appetites of the flesh we become guilty of the sin of gluttony.” Billy Graham
“Gluttony deals with so much more than mere food and drink. It is the ‘I see, I desire, I indulge, I indulge, I indulge’ mentality on anything the flesh craves. It is the total lack of restraint, the not pulling back hard on the reigns of self-control through the power of the Holy Spirit and desire is given free rein to gallop a life straight out of control. The desire becomes the god and our God will not share His rightful throne with anybody or anything. When is enough, enough?” BHY
“Scripture permits us to broaden the definition of idolatry so that it includes anything on which we set our affections and indulge as an excessive and sinful attachment. Therefore, the idols that we can see are certainly not the whole problem. Idolatry includes anything we worship: the lust for pleasure, respect, love, power, control, or freedom from pain. Futhermore, the problem is not outside of us....the problem is in us....the heart’s instinctive plotting in this idol construction is amazing. We know we are called to imitate God. This means we are to live for His glory, not our own. We are to make Him famous, not ourselves....the purpose of all idolatry is to manipulate the idol for our own benefit.....but (we) need the power of God, the message of Christ crucified and risen. Other therapies can offer sobriety, but only this good news is powerful enough to liberate the soul.” Ed Welch
“Each day we either live for God or for other gods. In each moment of hardship we fear either God or man. When we choose to worship gods and fear men our lives will suffer an emptiness and turmoil that is not much different than trying to fill our bellies with dirt. At first we may feel full, but in short order our violation of God’s plan will lead to torment.” Dan Allender
“No one has ever lost out by excessive devotion to Christ.” H. A. Ironside