Gluttony & Gratitude

What if your relationship with food (or any deep-seated craving) isn't actually a matter of physical appetite, but a condition of the heart? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider this vice through the lens of Scripture and how we can pursue a life like Jesus.

For Life Groups, Families, and Personal Reflection

1. What initially comes to mind when you think of “gluttony”? Is it different or similar to our definition of this vice in our sermon?
2. What is one takeaway you have from this message? What will you do with that this week? What is a question you still have after studying this topic?
3. Discuss the definition of gluttony above. Why is it important to look at this vice through the lens of Augustine’s “disordered love”?
4. Read Philippians 3:17–19. What are some of the ways that our “god” can be our “belly” beyond just referring to food? 
5. Consider the five ways that gluttony shows itself (F.R.E.S.H.). Which stands out to you most? What do you think is the root cause of your “disordered love”?
6. Read Genesis 25:29–34; Hebrews 12:15–17. What can we learn about gluttony and desire from the story of Esau?
7. What are the four charges that shape a biblical perspective on appetite, food, and the heart? Which one speaks to you most?
8. This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at “this time tomorrow”?