Dethrone the Stomach god

Consider this:
Food is a powerful force. What, when and how much we eat can be a deadly and spiritual decision.
• The first instruction from God was about food. Genesis 2:15-20
• The first temptation was about food. Genesis 3
• The first sin was about food. Genesis 3
• The first murder was over a food. Genesis 4
• The first temptation of Jesus Christ was food. Luke 4

Thots…
• Intentionally dethroning the stomach god the process is brutal….Gotta kill that false stomach god, before he gets too big….How do I keep him off the throne? The cross is the key. (Steve Murrell)
• The Abdomen: The temple of the god Stomach, in whose worship, with sacrificial rights, all true men engage. (Ambrose Bierce)
• Food and appetite (desires) – what we do with both is kind of important.
• For 5’11” My Ideal Weight is 183 and I haven’t seen that in I can’t tell you how long! They give you a 20% range but I think I am way past that too!
• At my age staying in shape harder and getting into shape takes longer however, getting out of shape is faster and easier

Scripture Encouragement…
• I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. Philippians 3:19, 20
• Take every thought captive. 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Glorify God is your body. I Corinthians 6:20
• Your body is a temple of the Lord. I Corinthians 6:19
• Do not work for the food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. John 6:27
• Everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry Philippians 4:11-13
• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6
• Do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:27 (or an armrest, or muffin top)

Plenty O Suggestions…
• 365= Exercise 30 to 60 min a day 5 days a week
• Better eating habits
• Cut out snacks
• Eat less
• Eating healthier foods
• Fasting
• Get a scale
• More water
• No late nite snacks
• Race/Fitness goals

When I eat too much…
• Less food
• Less money
• Less energy
• Less stamina
• Less room in clothes
• Less room for others (literally)