When was the last time any of us stopped and really thought about why we eat what we eat? The current state of the food system suggests we don't put in that thought nearly as often as we should.
This article so EXCELLENT, Sam, I felt led to share it on three of my Facebook pages. Oh that everyone, including our Christian family, would be willing to open their eyes and hearts to the fact that their food choices do INDEED matter.
Many truths stood out, Sam, such as how we create habits to satisfy our cravings instead of eating for fuel or health, and often without considering if we're even hungry; how we've bought into the marketing message that we 'deserve' rewards (we use that justification to indulge in destructive fast foods and processed junk); and how we become slaves to our appetites as well. It tells us in 2 Peter 2:10 that "Whatever a person gives into soon becomes his master." And food bondage is indeed a form of slavery. But Christ's sacrifice has freed us from all bondage, including the bondage from our appetites and food addictions, and we can experience that freedom once we're ready to choose it.
Great verse. I'm also reminded of Romans 6:16: "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"
It's like Jesus' warning that we can't serve two masters. I agree: If only more people in general--and Christians in particular--realized that food can count as a master, we'd all be well on our way to freedom from that bondage!
This article so EXCELLENT, Sam, I felt led to share it on three of my Facebook pages. Oh that everyone, including our Christian family, would be willing to open their eyes and hearts to the fact that their food choices do INDEED matter.
Thank you, for sharing the post, Cyd! Would love to know what point(s) stood out to you most?
Many truths stood out, Sam, such as how we create habits to satisfy our cravings instead of eating for fuel or health, and often without considering if we're even hungry; how we've bought into the marketing message that we 'deserve' rewards (we use that justification to indulge in destructive fast foods and processed junk); and how we become slaves to our appetites as well. It tells us in 2 Peter 2:10 that "Whatever a person gives into soon becomes his master." And food bondage is indeed a form of slavery. But Christ's sacrifice has freed us from all bondage, including the bondage from our appetites and food addictions, and we can experience that freedom once we're ready to choose it.
Great verse. I'm also reminded of Romans 6:16: "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"
It's like Jesus' warning that we can't serve two masters. I agree: If only more people in general--and Christians in particular--realized that food can count as a master, we'd all be well on our way to freedom from that bondage!
Wow! Is this article ever needed!
Thank you, Shelly! I'd be interested to know what parts of it resonated with you the most? 🙂