gluttony
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19Their end is destruction; their god is their belly; and their glory is in their shame: for they are immersed in earthly things.
20Do not be willing to be in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in the carousings of those who gather to feed on flesh. 21For those who waste time drinking, and who surrender themselves to symbols, will be consumed. And those who sleep will be clothed in rags.
2and put a knife to your throat, if, in such a way, you could hold your soul in your own power.
16Do you not know that you are the Temple of God, and that the Spirit of God lives within you? 17But if anyone violates the Temple of God, God will destroy him. For the Temple of God is holy, and you are that Temple.
16You have discovered honey; eat what is sufficient for you, lest perhaps, being filled up, you may vomit it.
21For those who waste time drinking, and who surrender themselves to symbols, will be consumed. And those who sleep will be clothed in rags.
18And they tempted God in their hearts, by asking for food according to their desires.
31Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever else you may do, do everything for the glory of God.
18For many persons, about whom I have often told you (and now tell you, weeping,) are walking as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their end is destruction; their god is their belly; and their glory is in their shame: for they are immersed in earthly things.
20And they shall say to them: ‘This our son is reckless and disobedient. He shows contempt when listening to our admonitions. He occupies himself with carousing, and self-indulgence, and feasting.’
19Or do you not know that your bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? 20For you have been bought at a great price. Glorify and carry God in your body.
14Instead, be clothed with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in its desires.
12All is lawful to me, but not all is expedient. All is lawful to me, but I will not be driven back by the authority of anyone.