What does the Bible say about overweight people?
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The bible does say that you body is a temple unto Christ, so how well do you wish to keep your temple.
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Why only Christians???---Eating too much is harmful for Everyone\n\nWe in India also think that eating too much hinders spiritual progress. I wouldn't use the word 'sin' though\n\nIf you are exercising and feel energetic, that should be okay then, but at the same time do think about the long term after effects of 'over eating'
113451
Good point! Excessively obese people seem to be the ones striking against hunger. LOL!
686349
Some Christians take this literally and some do not.  The idea behind it is that these men had God residing in them in a very special way.  God blessed them to live that long because of the lack of sin and their God-loving hearts.\n\nAs I said, some think this is literal. Some say it is figurative to show that a closeness with God brings abundant life... perhaps not in years, but in quality and also in eternal terms.\n\np.s. I like that 'Atkins' answer someone gave.  It is unfortunate, but studies are showing that long-term effects of being on Atkins are damaging to your health and may decrease your life span.  Atkins never meant people to be on this diet for long.
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ok \nRomans12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
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Ecclesiastes 5:10 \n"Whoever loves money never has money enough; \nwhoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his \nincome. This too is meaningless."\n\nLuke 12:19-21\nAnd I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good \nthings laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, \ndrink and be merry." "But God said to him, 'You \nfool! This very night your life will be demanded from \nyou. Then who will get what you have prepared for \nyourself?' "This is how it will be with anyone who \nstores up things for himself but is not rich toward \nGod."
544000
no, the bible says His ways are above our ways, talking about God. There are somethings we wont know until we get to heaven.
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I do not know why. Human beings can be very cruel creatures sometimes. It is not a joke it is a very serious matter. It can lead to many health problems. I used to be overweight and it was not funny when people would make remarks behind my back. It hurt a lot. just becasue they are bigger than you does not make them something other than another person.
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Luke 12:19-21\nAnd I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good \nthings laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, \ndrink and be merry." "But God said to him, 'You \nfool! This very night your life will be demanded from \nyou. Then who will get what you have prepared for \nyourself?' "This is how it will be with anyone who \nstores up things for himself but is not rich toward \nGod."\n\nMatthew 5:3\n"Happy are those concious of their spiritual need, \nbecause to them belongs the kingdom of the \nheavens" (New World Translation)
202025
hell no, if someone told u that u r overweight, they are nuts!! if you ask me , thats a perfect weight for your height!!!!
95078
Well I am larger than average and I have a very good man who also is larger than average...\nBut I wouldn't say we are exactly fat...\nJust a little overweight...\nHe loves my cooking...LOL...\nHe picked me and I was already overweight...
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The Bible says "be fruitfull and multiplty and fill the earth". It says nothing about what race you should marry (it does say that believer's shouldn't marry non-believers, though).
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We are not suppose to judge people on anything. The Bible saids we go by the fruits that they bear. God will do the judging.
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Let the Bible answer that question if you are truly a Bible Believing Christian:\nRomans 12:1-2 says\n"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."\nThe Bible also says that our bodies are a temple of God.  What do you want to put in your temple.  Is a beer and loud music going to enhance the Holy Spirit's ability to guide you into truth? Just trying to help.  God Bless.
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Overweight simply means that you are above the target weight for someone of your height.  Obesity is the result of being overweight combined with a higher percentage of body fat.  At 5'3" and 190 lbs you are both overweight and obese.  If you feel healthy, then you don't need to lose the weight, but you should definitely consult with a doctor if you're going to try to maintain the weight.  Some people are just naturally larger than others.
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i, too, am overweight and my husband tells me every day how beautiful i am and how much he loves me. don't doubt him or his love for you. embrace him and his love.
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Child obesity is when a child is overweight.