Cheetos
Pizza
M&Ms
Twinkies
Ice Cream
Oreos
These foods and more are made to be appealing to one's five senses. Smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing.
We are tempted by junk food because of advertisement, packaging, and over all great taste. Just like junk food with its colorful bright packaging, so does the devil use his "own bright packaging" to tempt us. Everyone has fallen into temptation and felt the guilt and anger that comes with it. God states in Matthew 26:41 "Keep watching and praying, that you may not enter into temptation: the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." God is saying call on Him for help when you are tempted because He knows we can stumble.
Alicia and I have recently started trying to eat healthier, that might be one of the hardest things to do in this fast paced life! But having someone there to do it with you makes it that much easier!
This week was our first week, we had a rough start. We both went out of town and didn't get a full start until Wednesday. We had to rush to the store, quickly plan meals and totally change our mind set. Three days later it is getting a little easier. We fell off track yesterday during the SNOW DAY. My work ordered pizza and it smelt so good. I COULD NOT resit. I was so tempted by the smell, the fact that everyone else was eating it, and it doesn't help that I LOVE PIZZA!! After eating two pieces I felt guilty and my stomach was killing me.
Everyone at one time or another has been tempted. Whether it is by food, a friend, or boyfriend. We will never be able to avoid temptation, but by leaning on God, He can make us stronger and more able to turn away.
So the next time you feel tempted by that cookie, party, or "alone" time with your boyfriend lean on God and not YOUR own decision.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6
Side note: Eating junk food is not a sin, but listening to the devil is.
Love in Christ,
Alicia and Jana
This is so true. Most of the time when we (most people) eat junk food, we over eat it. That also can be gluttony. That goes hand in hand with your saying that junk food is not a sin but listening to the devil is. Good point! Exercising and eating to live not living to eat is such a big decision to make because it requires so much obedience and discipline.
ReplyDeleteLove your post!