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Adventistische Schriften über: "Does one fall out of grace when one has eaten sweets excessively?"
Answer
The excessive satisfaction of appetite, such as through overconsumption of sweets, is considered a sweetness against God that separates a person from Him and clouds spiritual perception. Whoever gives free rein to his desires weakens his moral strength and makes it impossible to attain Christian perfection or to clearly perceive the holy things of God. Since the transgression of health laws is a transgression of divine laws, persistent excess leads to having no share in eternal life in the Kingdom of God.
The Spiritual Consequences of Excess
Many separate themselves from God by satisfying their appetite. He, who notes the fall of a sparrow that counts the hairs on its head, marks the sin of those who indulge a perverted appetite at the expense of weakening physical strength, numbing the mind, and killing moral perception.
Exclusion from the Kingdom of Heaven through Immoderation
Gluttons in heaven! No, no; such people will never enter the pearl gates of the golden city of God. Such will never be raised to the right hand of Jesus, the precious Savior... There is a specific place for all such individuals among the unworthy, who cannot have any share in the better life, the immortal inheritance.
Violation of Divine Laws
The violation of health laws is a violation of God's laws. The casting off of moral obligation must sooner or later be addressed, for God will bring every work before the judgment.
Obstacle to Christian Perfection
It is impossible for those who give free rein to appetite to achieve Christian perfection. ... These things do their work by upsetting the stomach, exciting the nerves, and weakening the mind.
Victory through Self-Control
Adam fell through the satisfaction of appetite; Christ overcame through the denial of appetite. And our only hope of regaining Eden lies in steadfast self-control. ... No matter how great the battle may be, it can be overcome.
Danger of Numbness toward Sin
The moral forces are weakened so that sin no longer appears sinful. ... This is the result of excessive eating and drinking.
- Appetite satisfaction sin
- Health laws Ellen White
- Self-control and redemption
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