When Enough is Never Enough: Gluttony, Philippians 3:18-21

About this episode

Pastor Charlie Grimes discusses the spiritual implications of gluttony and how it affects our relationship with God.

Are you feeling spiritually sluggish, "weighed down," or desensitized to the things of God? In Week 6 of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart, we diagnose a pathogen that our modern world often laughs off, but one that the Great Physician takes very seriously: Gluttony.Using the Greek concept of Hygies —meaning to be sound, healthy, and whole—Pastor Charlie Grimes explores how gluttony is far more than just a physical struggle with food. It is a spiritual "nutrient deficiency" where we use physical consumption—whether food, media, or shopping—to temporarily numb a hunger that only an eternal God can satisfy.In this message, you will discover:The False Satiety Trap: How nature shows us that it’s possible to be "full" on the outside while literally starving on the inside.Eternity in the Heart: Why physical "shortcuts" can never fill a soul designed for infinite satisfaction (Ecclesiastes 3:11).The "Drowsiness" Diagnostic: Identifying the spiritual "brain fog" and "drowsiness" caused by over-consumption (Proverbs 23:21).The Information Diet: Practical ways to apply Philippians 4:8 to your daily digital and mental…

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Grimes

Topics covered

• gluttony
• spiritual health
• self-control
• eternal satisfaction
• digital consumption
• spiritual diagnostics

Keywords

• gluttony
• spiritual sluggishness
• self-control
• nutrient deficiency
• eternal God
• information diet
• sacrament of communion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Philippians 3:18-21, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Proverbs 23:21, John 6:35

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