Gluttony
In the Middle Ages, gluttony was considered one of the seven deadly sins. Now that sin has become an unpopular concept, we are inclined to overlook gluttony. It is still listed in the dictionary and defined as "eating to excess." Every compulsive overeater knows only too well what that means.
OA says that gluttony begins with one bite too much. When we give in to that first compulsive bite, we walk from the protection of our Higher Power into the snare of self-indulgence. Sometimes we are lucky enough to escape before the consequences are disastrous, but usually we are caught in our own trap.
There is no cure for gluttony, but we can stop practicing it. We can refuse to take the first extra bite. We can so strengthen our minds and hearts with the gifts of the Spirit that we do not need to eat to excess. The time we spend each day working the steps of our program is our insurance against gluttony.
By Thy grace, protect me from gluttony.
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"Giving in to that first compulsive bite." What compulsive overeater doesn't know that feeling?
Extras are what lead to ruination; the mentality of thinking I can have an extra snack or a bit more of XYZ is the first step to a binge. I've found myself purposely taking that first compulsive bite as an excuse to have a binge! I've done it before, and I pray to not do it again.
One day at a time, though. All I have to focus on is the next 24 hours. With God's help, I will not engage in gluttony & will stay true to my food plan of abstinence.
In the Middle Ages, gluttony was considered one of the seven deadly sins. Now that sin has become an unpopular concept, we are inclined to overlook gluttony. It is still listed in the dictionary and defined as "eating to excess." Every compulsive overeater knows only too well what that means.
OA says that gluttony begins with one bite too much. When we give in to that first compulsive bite, we walk from the protection of our Higher Power into the snare of self-indulgence. Sometimes we are lucky enough to escape before the consequences are disastrous, but usually we are caught in our own trap.
There is no cure for gluttony, but we can stop practicing it. We can refuse to take the first extra bite. We can so strengthen our minds and hearts with the gifts of the Spirit that we do not need to eat to excess. The time we spend each day working the steps of our program is our insurance against gluttony.
By Thy grace, protect me from gluttony.
**********************************************
"Giving in to that first compulsive bite." What compulsive overeater doesn't know that feeling?
Extras are what lead to ruination; the mentality of thinking I can have an extra snack or a bit more of XYZ is the first step to a binge. I've found myself purposely taking that first compulsive bite as an excuse to have a binge! I've done it before, and I pray to not do it again.
One day at a time, though. All I have to focus on is the next 24 hours. With God's help, I will not engage in gluttony & will stay true to my food plan of abstinence.
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