appetite - key to success or failure

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Appetite: Key to Success or Failure

Christian tradition has long listed seven deadly sins. The list includes:

Lust Greed

Sloth

Wrath

Envy

Pride

Gluttony

While Scripture itself does not contain such a specific list, the principles of Scripture reveal that these sevenvices are indeed avenues through which Satan seeks to gain control over souls. The first six deal with emotionsand motivations. Gluttony, however, is different in that it deals with actions.

Most people define gluttony assimply eating too much. Thosewho are slender often feel superiorto those who are overweight,assuming the person who weighsmore, must be eating more.Gluttony, however, encompassesmuch more than simply eating anextra serving of dessert.

The only way for Yahuwah tocommunicate with the soul isthrough the mind. Thus, anythingthat beclouds the mind or numbsthe senses must be avoided at allcosts. Overeating can make themind fuzzy, but so can caffeine,tobacco, drugs, alcohol, foods thatare too rich as well as foods that aretoo heavily spiced.

The best foods for promoting spiritual growth are the foods that were given to Adam and Eve in Eden: fruits,nuts and grains. After sin, vegetables, which had been the food for the animals, were added to their diet.Following the flood, when much of the earth was under water and the children of Noah had not yet had a chanceto plant gardens, certain clean meats were allowed. While Yahuwah gave permission for people to eat meat,it has never been the best food for the human body. In fact, after adding meat to the diet, the lifespan of thehuman race very quickly lessened to the point that Shem outlived seven generations of his descendants including Abraham!


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All who are seeking righteousness will find that returning to a very simple diet, free of strong spices, sugars,fats, additives and preservatives will be a tremendous blessing in the battle to overcome sin. This importantprinciple was clearly understood by the mothers of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. These godlywomen lived at a very dangerous time in Israels history. They believed the prophecies of Jeremiah thatJerusalem would fall to the armies of Babylon and the people would be taken prisoner. By faith, they raisedtheir children to stand for principle no matter what the cost.

When Daniel and his three friends were taken prisoner to Babylon, the training they had received in theirchildhood homes was not forgotten.

And the king appointed them a daily provision of the kings meat, and of the wine which hedrank: nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kingsmeat, nor with the wine which hedrank: therefore he requested of theprince of the eunuchs that he might

not defile himself. (Daniel 1:5, 8,KJV)

Like many today, the prince in charge of theeunuchs believed that the heavy food offeredby the king was superior to the simple foodrequested by Daniel and his friends. Hereplied:

I fear my lord the king, who hathappointed your meat and your drink:

for why should he see your facesworse liking than the children whichare of your sort? Then shall ye makeme endanger my head to the king.(Daniel 1:10, KJV)

Daniel knew that many of the other Hebrewprisoners were relishing the rich foods,exotic dishes and delicate wines offered bythe king. They were eating the uncleanmeats eaten by the pagans, disregarding

Yahuwahs law. He wisely asked Melzar,the eunuch directly in charge over him, for atrial period. This was long enough for theeffects of eating the two different kinds offood to be observed.

So Daniel said to the steward whom the chiefof the eunuchs had set over Daniel,


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Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink.Then let our countenances be examined before you, and the countenances of the young men whoeat the portion of the kings delicacies; and as you see fit, so deal with your servants.

So he consented with them in this matter, and tested them ten days. And at the end of ten daystheir countenance appeared better and fatter in flesh than all the young men who ate the portionof the kings delicacies. Thus the steward took away their portion of delicacies and the wine thatthey were to drink, and gave them vegetables. (Daniel 1:11-16, NKJV)

It should be noted the force of the words: Daniel purposed in his heart. No matter how graciously treated bythe king of Babylon, he was still a prisoner of war. This was not a one meal deal, but would be his food everafter. To refuse to eat what was offered as a kindness and a compliment could have been viewed as an insult.Daniel risked his life to stand for what he knew was right on diet. Whether he had received permission to eatsimply or not, he would not have eaten the kings delicacies even if it cost him his life.

Yahuwah blessed the faithfulness of Daniel and his friends:

As for these four young men, [Yahuwah] gave them knowledge and skill in all literature andwisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Now at the end of the days,when the king had said that they should be brought in . . . the king interviewed them, and amongthem all none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore they servedbefore the king. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding about which the king examinedthem, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers who were in all hisrealm. (Daniel 1:17-20, NKJV)

Yahuwah has promised: Them that honor me will I honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

(1 Samuel 2:30, KJV) Yahuwah kept this promise to Daniel and his friends. He will do the same for all whodetermine in their hearts, as did Daniel, to do nothing that will bring dishonor to their Maker.

Appetite has been one of the main ways Satan gains control over people since Adam first sinned by eating offorbidden fruit. It was over appetite that the Saviour, in the wilderness of temptation, was first tested. Whereman first sinned, Yahushua must first over come. This He did and He will give victory to all who earnestlyseek it.

Today, more than at any other time in history, appetite is an effective tool used by Satan. Flavor enhancers, andthe additives and preservatives added to todays food actually stimulate the appetite, making people feel morehungry. Genetically modified (GM) foods have been shown to change the genetic makeup of the consumer.

Dr. Stanley Ewen, a consultant histopathologist with Aberdeen Royal Infirmary has expressed concern that acauliflower virus used in GM foods could increase a persons risk for cancer. He even called for testing ofground water near farms that produce GM foods.


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In September of 2012, Caern University inFrance released the first ever long termstudy of rats given GM corn, one of themost widely consumed of geneticallymodified foods. The results provedconclusively that GM corn caused tumors

in rats.

Chickens, dairy cattle and animals raisedfor meat are routinely pumped full ofgrowth hormones and various antibiotics,all in an attempt to make more money byproducing more eggs, milk and meat.These come through in the eggs, dairy andmeat products produced and do have aneffect on those who eat them.

Bisphenal A, or BPA, is yet another product that assaults the human body. It is a plastic additive used forbottles and to line tin cans to preserve flavor freshness. The problem is it releases estrogen into the foods anddrinks packaged in it. A recent study found compelling evidence that the plastic additive . . . may negativelyimpact womens reproductive systems and cause chromosome damage, birth defects and miscarriages. (Seehttp://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/09/25/study-links-bpa-to-birth-defects-miscarriage/.)

All of these modern additives to the foods we eat have an effect, not only on our bodies, but our minds aswell. A body that is sick or tired does not and cannot have the clarity of thought which a well body has. Thestill, small voice of Yahuwah becomes very difficult to discern when the mind is in a fog from what has beenput into the body. Thus, the control of appetite becomes a duty and solemn obligation.

The diet designed by the Creator for Adam and Eve in their sinless state, is still the best diet for those whowould overcome sin. A vegan or plant-based diet, is not only the healthiest diet, but also the safest, as it will befree from the growth hormones, the chemicals and the diseases that are so rampant in the average animal baseddiet.

It is true that Scripture records Yahushua as eating fish. It is reasonable to conclude that He also ate other cleanmeats, including the Passover lamb or kid eaten at Passover suppers. Scripture records that when Yahuwahvisited Abraham on His way to Sodom and Gomorrah the day before their destruction, Abraham fixed Him andthe two angels accompanying Him, a meal.

And Abraham ran to the herd, took a tender and good calf, gave it to a young man, and he

hastened to prepare it. So he took butter and milk and the calf which he had prepared, and set itbefore them; and he stood by them under the tree as they ate. (Genesis 18:7, 8, NKJV)

A recent study proved conclusively that GM corn caused tumors in rats.
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Some people believe and teach that meat shouldnever be eaten, even at the cost of ones life.Others have caused offense and hurt feelings,turning people away from the truth, by refusingmeat prepared by hosts who were not vegetarians.The stories in Scripture of Yahuwah and Yahushua

eating meat provide balanced parameters wherebyYahuwahs people can understand all theprinciples of diet reform.

Yahushua was born an Israelite. He lived the lifeof an Israelite and ate the foods available in thatday when there was no way to preserve andrefrigerate fresh foods. However, the meat of Hisday did not contain the diseases and the hormoneswhich contaminate the meats of today. To thosewho would refuse to eat meat, even if meat was all

that was available to preserve life, Yahushuasexample teaches that the preservation of life is agreater principle that should not be ignored. Lifeis a precious gift and while one should alwaysstand firm for principle, the preservation of lifeitself is a principle as well. As a rule, the bestpreservation of life is the avoidance of animalproducts which bring disease and becloud themind. However, if starvation is the only otheralternative, eating clean meats, properly drained ofblood, is acceptable, although not desirable.

Yahuwahs acceptance of Abrahams hospitalityteaches kindness and graciousness to those who do

not know any better or who, in attempting to provide hospitality, have nothing better to offer. It is always bestto err on the side of kindness. This does not mean that those who do know better or have access to healthierfoods may eat whatever they like. Rather, it simply means that when you are in a similar situation, let kindnessand thoughtfulness of others dictate your actions.

Victory over appetite is one of the most important and difficult battles to be won. As Satan seeks ever moreways to corrupt the bodies and minds of people, a simple, healthy diet of foods prepared in as natural a way aspossible will be very helpful in gaining victory over the fallen human nature. Those who gain the victory over

appetite, as did Daniel and his friends and even Yahushua Himself, will find that every other victory will followin its train.

As with other sins, Yahushua is the answer for every temptation and addiction.

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Yahushua theSon of Yahuwah, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannotsympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us


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therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help intime of need. (See Hebrews 4:14-16.)

Surrender your life, your will, your body to Yahushua. He is just waiting to give you victory over everybesetting sin. Enter into the joy of victorious living through Him.

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