Thematic Bible: Appetites to be restrained


Thematic Bible



Do not be among those who give themselves to wine-drinking, or among those who make themselves full with meat: Verse ConceptsAbstinenceExtravaganceSelf IndulgenceOverweightObesityFrugalityNot MixingNot With PeopleDrunkennessovereatingbeeralcoholismdrunkards

But I give blows to my body, and keep it under control, for fear that, after having given the good news to others, I myself might not have God's approval. Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessCastawaysBodyAsceticism, TypesLustMortificationSelf DisciplineConduct, ProperDietsMinisters, Should BeBeating OneselfMaking SlavesslaveryRacetrainingmyself

And he said to his disciples, For this reason I say to you, Take no thought for your life, about what food you will take, or for your body, how it may be clothed. Verse ConceptsTemporal BlessingsWorrySeeking FoodProvision For The BodyLiving SoulsChrist Speaking To DisciplesDo Not Be AnxiousInstruction About ClothesNot WorryingWorryingTaking Care Of Your Bodyanxious


When you take your seat at the feast with a ruler, give thought with care to what is before you; And put a knife to your throat, if you have a strong desire for food.

If you have honey, take only as much as is enough for you; for fear that, being full of it, you may not be able to keep it down. Verse ConceptsExcessSelf DenialDietsOverweightObesityHoneyMore Than EnoughCandyovereating

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain