a worldly glutton

For my bible class we are going through the book titled "A Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices". I have to admit that some chapters or examples can be a little cheesy, but over all it is a good study and has sparked good conversations in class. Last week we discussed modesty and how it means different things to different people. I have been thinking about that a lot. Maybe modesty isn't necessarily how you physically dress. Maybe modesty is clothing yourself in faithfulness, gentleness, kindness, love, joy, peace, and patience. Or maybe it means to clothe yourself in the armor of God so you are always physically ready to fight the spiritual battles we do or don't face daily. Maybe modesty is mentally dressing yourself in ways that are not prideful or attention seeking. 

Whatever your definition of modesty is, I think it also goes hand in hand with this week's chapter on gluttony. By definition, eating (v.) means to consume food for either nutritional or non-nutritional purposes. When I think of gluttony biblically, I think that maybe we could be over eating what the world is feeding us. What thoughts do you put into your mind? What do you allow in your homes, over your playlists, or on your tv screen? Are you being a worldly glutton? 

If you love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and strength, at some point you are going to be fed up (no pun intended) with this world. I believe that if you truly are a Christian, change will be evident in your life and others will not have to question it. But if you're just "going through the motions" chances are you could be a worldly glutton. 

Friends, be careful the things you "feed" yourself. Every action, thought, and intention you have has either a positive or negative consequence or reaction. Glorify the Lord in everything! 

 Colossians 3:17

So be it,

Hanna Grace <><