Modern Disciple Magazine for Men (MDM4M), published in Canada
JUNE / JULY 2004
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One-On-One with Jeff Frankenstein |
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Socially Acceptable Sin
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The Music of Duvall
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More Than Accountability
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God in the Wild
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The Pond or the Power
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Surrender
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LifeLine
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Viva III
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Glutony - The "Socially Acceptable" Sin
by Jeff Consiglio,
Founder of
The Maximum Impact Health & Wellness Foundation
"There are seven deadly sins - and two of them deal with food."
- C.S. Lewis
Obesity is an epidemic in most of our civilized world today. As
Christians we are called to be "in the world - not of the world,"
but it is painfully obvious that the Church is not immune from this
self-inflicted plague.
In truth, obesity is merely a symptom of a much deeper issue - an
issue of sin - a sin called gluttony.
And please don't give me that tired "victim mentality" excuse about
thyroid-conditions or hormonal-imbalances being the root cause.
Very little obesity is legitimately attributable to medical issues.
The bottom line is that most obesity is a direct result of one
thing and one thing only - eating too darn much!
Pointing out this self-evident truth is going to make some people
mad - and that's ok. My job isn't to win popularity contests. I'm
not here to tell you what you want to hear, coddle you or to help
you get in touch with "your inner child". Instead I'm here to tell
you what you NEED to hear so that you can face the truth, repent of
your sin, and live your life in good health, able to fulfill God's
purpose for your life.
And if that's not what you're looking for then I suggest you stop
reading now.... I will do the job God has given me regardless of
who takes offense.
Jeff's Job Description:
"To give Christians a swift kick in the butt in the areas of health,
fitness and weight loss."
Metaphorically speaking, of course.
And many believers need to be kicked in the butt with the truth of
the following fact…
Gluttony has become the "socially acceptable" sin within much of
today's Church.
Stay with me : Continued --->.
