What is the danger of gluttony? Not only a set of extra pounds and he alth problems that inevitably arise in overweight people. Gluttony is dangerous to the human soul. The one who surrenders to it opens up to all pernicious passions, sins, and steps aside from the path that the Lord has determined for man.
People who are little versed in religious teachings often do not see a direct connection between banal overeating and the fall into sin. Meanwhile, gluttony is nothing but gluttony in its simplest manifestation. Accordingly, a person who overeats indulges in mortal sin.
What is gluttony?
What is meant by this word? Normal overeating. In Orthodoxy, gluttony is considered one of the manifestations of the sin of gluttony. This word is understood simply - every piece of food taken beyond necessity, or for its own sake.carnal pleasure is nothing but a manifestation of gluttony. It is also believed that drinking not for the sake of quenching thirst, but to obtain carnal joy, is nothing more than a sin of gluttony.
Of course, the concept of gluttony is much broader, it is not synonymous with overeating. However, it is gluttony that is the very first and often unnoticed by a person action that falls under the concept of gluttony and opens his soul to other sins. Therefore, controlling your carnal desires and not allowing overeating is extremely important for any believer. And a prayer from overeating and gluttony will help a Christian to cope with this difficult task.
What can be gluttony?
In Orthodoxy, a person's addiction to overly refined, gourmet dishes, delicacies is perceived similarly to the fact that he eats everything in a row in excessively large volumes. That is, both characteristics of food - quality and quantity, when they take on grotesque forms, become manifestations of mortal sin.
This topic has become the subject of research and reflection of many Christian philosophers and theologians. One of those who studied this sin was the Monk Dorotheus of Palestine, a saint highly revered in Orthodoxy. His pen belongs to the theological work, called "Emotional Teachings." In this work, gluttony is considered in two manifestations:
- gastrimargia;
- lemargia.
Gastrimargia is nothing but gluttony. In other words, this is a constant desire of a person to fill his own stomach. The quality, appearance, ingredients that make up the dish are not important to him. It's just a constant desire for satiety, an irresistible and uncontrollable desire to eat, and it doesn't matter what exactly, if only more.
Lemargia is the opposite manifestation of sin, called larynx. For a person subject to lemargy, the taste of every bite and sip is extremely important. This is aestheticism in food, which has taken on an ugly grotesque form. People who are inclined to it are not able to accept simple food, feeling gratitude to the Lord for its presence. They need excessive frills, and the very fact of eating delivers an inexpressible, demonic pleasure.
How to deal with overeating?
Both variants of the manifestation of gluttony in the modern world are considered pathologies and are treated by psychologists and other specialists. However, nutritionists, like psychotherapists, often achieve only temporary results. People lose weight and then regain the lost pounds. This is because those suffering from gluttony do not see the root of the problem, they think only about the external and physiological component, forgetting about the soul.
Cope with this addiction can only prayer from gluttony. But one prayer is not enough. A person should not just start eating less and attend church services. It should be realized that overeating is not an innocent action or a symptom of neurosis. This is a mortal sin. That is, it is important to repent of it and pray to the Lord for protection from gluttony in the same way as for preventing despondency, anger or anger from entering the soul.
When and howpray for deliverance from gluttony? Reading Features
Prayer for gluttony and obesity will help to win, and to cope with the diseases caused by it, you just need to believe in the power of the Lord and sincerely repent of sin. There are no special requirements for when and how to atone for a committed sin and ask for protection from this action in the future. However, there are some features that are purely advisory in nature.
Pray daily and many times:
- in the morning, after waking up;
- in the evening, when going to bed;
- before meals.
Don't assume there is any time frame. Many believe that after reading prayers for a month or any other period, you can stop doing it. Sin literally lies in wait for a person, waits for the loss of vigilance, the appearance of weakness, and at this moment takes possession of him again. You should always pray, and even more so for protection from sin, to which there is an inclination. It should be understood that Orthodox prayers for gluttony are a person’s spiritual work on himself, his shield against temptations.
Another feature of prayers that help to cope with the manifestations of gluttony is their reading when the need arises. In other words, when a person begins to experience temptation, an irresistible desire to eat something, although he understands perfectly well that there is no objective need to eat, you should stop all your activities and urgently pray. Such a prayer from gluttony will help get rid offrom the physiological urge to snack and free the mind from thinking about food.
Whom to pray to?
Gluttony is a mortal sin, therefore, the Savior himself should pray for getting rid of it and protecting his soul. Only the Lord can save a person from temptations, sins, temptations. Only the Almighty is able to tear a person out of the cesspool of his sin and return him to the true path. It is the Lord who gives people the food and drink they need. And the devil perverts these gifts, corrupting the flesh and tempting the soul with addictions.
For the prevention of gluttony, for the granting of spiritual strength, they pray not only to the Lord himself, but also to the saints, guardian angels. Heavenly intercessors never ignore a plea for help from a stumbled soul, from a person who has embarked on the path of redemption and needs help and protection in resisting evil. It is not so important to whom the prayer is addressed from gluttony. The main thing is the sincerity of a person and his need for help.
How to pray to the Lord?
A prayer for help and deliverance addressed to the Lord must come from a pure heart. It is not so important whether a person uses ready-made texts or his own words, the main thing is that his faith is firm and his repentance is sincere.
Prayer from gluttony can be like this:
“God Almighty and All-Merciful! Do not leave me alone with temptation, give me the strength to overcome crafty machinations and instruct me, help me distinguish the real from the false. enlighten meLord, grant clarity to see the need and demonism of my womb. Lord, do not allow exhaustion, but deliver from gluttony and laziness, anger and lust, anger and envy. Amen.”
How to pray to Saint Boniface?
Since ancient times, Saint Boniface helps people overcome gluttony and drunkenness. Prayer from gluttony and drunkenness can be like this:
“Martyr Saint Boniface, full of compassion for human needs! Help me overcome a terrible sin, give me strength to get out of the abyss of gluttony, do not allow gluttony and drunkenness of the accursed. Protect me, holy martyr, enlighten my mind and show me how to resist temptation. Amen.”
Is it necessary to combine prayer with a conspiracy?
Gluttony was considered dangerous for a person long before the birth of Christianity. Fought with him for centuries. Healers, soothsayers, herbalists and others helped people cope with the passion for eating too much food.
With the establishment of Christianity, folk superstitions and rituals have not disappeared anywhere. They merged with faith in the Lord and took on a new form. For example, prayers, amulets, amulets are nothing more than a fusion of ancient superstitions with Orthodox teaching.
Therefore, conspiracies and prayers from gluttony are often used by people together. Such a combination is not only not welcomed by the church, but also condemned by it. Conspiracies are witchcraft, and it is unacceptable for a Christian. Witchcraft comes from the devil and is also a temptation. And the combination of conspiracy and prayer is nothing but heresy.
