God made us body, soul, and spirit, and we have natural drives toward pleasure that are God-given desires. However, pleasure can become addictive and lead to spiritual slavery. The Bible teaches balance between enjoying God's blessings and falling into bondage. Christians often overestimate their immunity from Satan's attacks and underestimate their enemy's resolve to destroy them. Pleasure is wrong when it is in excess, becomes a life focus, or violates the teaching of God's Word. [... more]

The Bible speaks about the issue of gluttony, not just as overeating, but as overconsumption and overindulgence in anything. Christians are quick to judge others for obvious sins, but may be guilty of gluttony themselves. The Apostle Paul teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we should glorify God in our bodies and spirits, which are God's. A flawed view of humanity, prioritizing personal pleasure, can lead to gluttony, and it's often a result of trying to cover up emotional scars. [... more]

The Bible speaks about overindulgence, not just in food, but in all aspects of life. Christians are quick to judge others for obvious sins, but often overlook their own gluttony. The concept of the body as a temple is explored, emphasizing the importance of self-control and glorifying God in one's body and spirit. [... more]