Is it a sin for Christians to be overweight?
351964
I think your pastor was full of it, and it wasn't food. Show me where in the Bible it says that being overweight is a sin.
845133
yes please.  I am struggling with my weight.  Will you pray that God will help me to be strong and resist temptation?  I know this sounds trivial, but it is very important to me.  I have struggled with this all my life.
299284
No, absolutely not, sweetheart.\nOnce you love someone, it couldn't be a sin. I mean, don't be promiscuous.\n\nHate people is a sin. Kill somebody is a sin. Envy is a terrible sin. War is a big big sin. Gossip is a sin.\n\nThe gender doesn't matter, God want us to love each other. A love stronger than racism, larger than life. \n\nStay cool!!!
626336
I truly don't know how people persuade themselves of this, but you're right--it is a fallacy.  Unfortunately, a lot of people simply cling to tradition and faith because it's safe and comfortable.  Thus, they never grow, and many of them end up divorced or unhappily married, bitter about life, unhappy in their jobs, unhappy with their weight, and then wonder why "god" let them down.  It's so much easier to go through life when you can blame a god, a devil, fate, destiny, or someone else for your troubles.  It relieves you of the responsibility...
1077734
If you feel guilty about it, then do something. For most, why would it be a sin to be able to care for yourself? If those who can't could, wouldn't they?
423924
Yes. You are more likely to have diabetes, heart disease, and cancer in your lifetime if you are overweight.
1019548
Yes it is a sin. I am a Christian, Baptist to be precise.
83124
We are attracted to sin. Sometimes it's a "need" to have it, look at it, have it control our lives, and ultimately bring us down. Sin is a powerful thing, but Jesus has already conquered sin by dying on the cross. So, rely on Him and the sin of explicit images will not control you. Yes, they might tempt you but if your reliance is within the Lord then you'll be sanctified to have a renewed mind.
1084834
I don't think it is a sin.  I love beer, and I do not feel that it is a sin to drink it -- only to abuse it.  \n\nHowever, it is not important what I think.  What do YOU think?  Why do you feel guilty?  If you feel it is a sin, then yes, for you it is a sin.  \n\nPersonally, I think you can abuse (gluttony) pretty much anything in life.  Gluttony is where the danger is.
1111546
First of all, let me tell you this....A sincere, faithful Christian who practices what God/Jesus really teaches in the Bible, would not belittle you or judge you.  The Bible tells us to first remove the "sin" from ourselves before we go pointing fingers and judging others.  ALL of us are sinners, NONE of us have the right to belittle, humiliate, harrass or put down anyone else.  The way to spread God's love and word is not through hard pressure but, rather, gentle discussion, an offering of sharing and prayer.  Although I don't feel it would be right to report them, I would nicely ask them to stop and to go back and read their Bibles about how it tells us to be Christ's disciples.  God bless you and I pray you will find your faith in your own journey in your time and in your way!  And, by the way, even Jesus has a sense of humor...he has to!  Just because we are Christians doesn't mean we have to be prudes or "serious" all the time.  I can laugh it up with the best of them and Jesus is #1 in my life!
459632
I've taken a look at that question and at the person's profile who answered it. I'm certainly not going to commit the sin of judging someone else but I will say that when someone asks a serious question about how God works in this world a Christian is called to follow the outline given in this portion of Scripture, not that I am using this passage to describe you by any means.\n\n2 Timothy 2:24  And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,  (25)  correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,\n\nThe Scripture also describes the battle that goes on in the lives of every believer that sometimes causes a person to not give a favorable representation of Christ in how they choose to interact with others.\n\nGalatians 5:16  But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.  (17)  For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.  (18)  But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.  (19)  Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,  (20)  idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions,  (21)  envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.  (22)  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  (23)  gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.\n\nAnd so if a person doesn't exercise self control and seek to be led by the Spirit of God they run the risk of reacting from their physical human nature and bringing reproach upon the name of Christ.
1133548
you see this as a challenge and since you don't feel guilty you don't stop.  Its an addiction.  Not being a christian, i cant lecture you on sin, but I will say you are addicted.  In all honesty a single therapy session with a qualified doctor could work wonders.  You know you aren't supposed to do this but being forbidden, its even more appealing.  Its like your parents telling you you cant do something and that makes you want to do it more.  I can't treat that, but any good doctor could.
1174642
this is for\n\n Butterfly_Angle.: Would u like someone to make fun of you weight hair color who your parents are how poor u are or skanky trashy sluty ugly then don't make fun of christans u stupid bit....h \n\nthats the most christian thing i've ever heard..Jesus would be so proud of you..you stupid B!tch..and i can say that..cuz im not christian...c'unt..
107421
in my opinion no. you confess your sins to God and accept him into your heart and you are forgiven. the sins hang over your head kind of as a reminder to not do them again and that they are wrong
682374
Feel bad for sinning?!?! What, are you nuts?? Christianity ROCKS! I go out on Sat nights, get hammered, have sex with multiple women, and sometimes even men. But I then go to Church on Sunday, so its all good!!! You should give this bombass religeon a try! Its freakin awesome! I can look at myself in the mirror and sleep well at night knowing that Im a better person than you are cuz Im going to heaven! Youre on your way to hell! HA HA HA!!! \n\n(This was a rant...Im not really Christian...)
180021
yes i think you are overweight. im sorry for being upright. but, you can start by eating daily salads everyday and lots of fruit. most people actually feel hungry because they are thristy. thrist turns into hunger. also cut down on carbs, and meat. stay on a low fat diet and drink lots of water! good luck. :)
772912
No. I am an adulterous Christian. (divorce, remarriage)\n\nOne sins no greater than the other. Let them be.