Paul identified one of the traits of those opposed to Christ as having made their stomach their god. Yesterday, we read about Esau. Do you think his stomach was his god? Why or why not? How would you know if you had made a god of your stomach? Excessive eating? Excessive dieting? Over-emphasis on weight and body image?
For thought… According to the Boston Medical Center, 45 million Americans go on some form of diet every year, spending $33 billion on weight loss products. At any given time, 1 in 3 women are on a diet. Losing weight is the #1 New Year’s resolution. Yet, only about 5% are successful at keeping off any weight they lose. Why do you think we are obsessed with weight? What does this obsession say about our culture’s relationship to food? What step could you take to “de-idolize” weight loss.
Tongue on Fire 