“GLUTTONY: The Overlooked Sin” – Genesis 3:6

Jeff Pratt   -   July 16, 2023

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GLUTTONY: the pursuit of contentment and satisfaction thru overindulgence.

I. Pictures of overindulgence

1. Gluttony is the great deceiver. (Genesis 2:16-17, 3:6)
   • Adam and Eve had more than they needed.
   • Gluttony deceives us into believing we need more.
2. The frightful reality of gluttony. (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)

Gluttony makes promises that it cannot fulfill.

II. The pursuit of great gain.

1. Pursue Godliness. (1 Timothy 6:6-8)
2. Pursue contentment. (Philippians 4:11-13)

III. Practical steps to avoid gluttony. (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

1. Do not be arrogant.
2. Do what is good.
3. Know the difference between what is real and what is not.

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