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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 seven
vices are indeed avenues through which Satan seeks to gain control over souls. The first six deal with emotions
and motivations. Gluttony, however, is different in that it deals with actions.
Most people define gluttony as
simply eating too much. Those
who are slender often feel superior
to those who are overweight,
assuming the person who weighs
more, must be eating more.
Gluttony, however, encompasses
much more than simply eating an
extra serving of dessert.
The only way for Yahuwah to
communicate with the soul is
through the mind. Thus, anything
that beclouds the mind or numbs
the senses must be avoided at all
costs. Overeating can make the
mind fuzzy, but so can caffeine,
tobacco, drugs, alcohol, foods that
are too rich as well as foods that are
too 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 chance
to 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 the
human 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 important
principle was clearly understood by the mothers of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. These godly
women lived at a very dangerous time in Israels history. They believed the prophecies of Jeremiah that
Jerusalem would fall to the armies of Babylon and the people would be taken prisoner. By faith, they raised
their 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 their
childhood homes was not forgotten.
And the king appointed them a daily provision of the kings meat, and of the wine which he
drank: 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 kings
meat, nor with the wine which he
drank: therefore he requested of the
prince of the eunuchs that he might
not defile himself. (Daniel 1:5, 8,
KJV)
Like many today, the prince in charge of the
eunuchs believed that the heavy food offered
by the king was superior to the simple food
requested by Daniel and his friends. He
replied:
I fear my lord the king, who hath
appointed your meat and your drink:
for why should he see your faces
worse liking than the children which
are of your sort? Then shall ye make
me endanger my head to the king.
(Daniel 1:10, KJV)
Daniel knew that many of the other Hebrew
prisoners were relishing the rich foods,
exotic dishes and delicate wines offered by
the king. They were eating the unclean
meats eaten by the pagans, disregarding
Yahuwahs law. He wisely asked Melzar,
the eunuch directly in charge over him, for a
trial period. This was long enough for the
effects of eating the two different kinds of
food to be observed.
So Daniel said to the steward whom the chief
of 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 who
eat 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 days
their countenance appeared better and fatter in flesh than all the young men who ate the portion
of the kings delicacies. Thus the steward took away their portion of delicacies and the wine that
they 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 by
the king of Babylon, he was still a prisoner of war. This was not a one meal deal, but would be his food ever
after. 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 eat
simply 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 and
wisdom; 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 among
them all none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore they served
before the king. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding about which the king examined
them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers who were in all his
realm. (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 who
determine 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 of
forbidden fruit. It was over appetite that the Saviour, in the wilderness of temptation, was first tested. Where
man first sinned, Yahushua must first over come. This He did and He will give victory to all who earnestly
seek it.
Today, more than at any other time in history, appetite is an effective tool used by Satan. Flavor enhancers, and
the additives and preservatives added to todays food actually stimulate the appetite, making people feel more
hungry. 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 a
cauliflower virus used in GM foods could increase a persons risk for cancer. He even called for testing of
ground water near farms that produce GM foods.

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In September of 2012, Caern University in

France released the first ever long term
study of rats given GM corn, one of the
most widely consumed of genetically
modified foods. The results proved
conclusively that GM corn caused tumors
in rats.
Chickens, dairy cattle and animals raised
for meat are routinely pumped full of
growth hormones and various antibiotics,
all in an attempt to make more money by
producing more eggs, milk and meat.
These come through in the eggs, dairy and
meat products produced and do have an
effect on those who eat them.

A recent study proved conclusively that GM corn caused tumors in rats.

Bisphenal A, or BPA, is yet another product that assaults the human body. It is a plastic additive used for
bottles and to line tin cans to preserve flavor freshness. The problem is it releases estrogen into the foods and
drinks packaged in it. A recent study found compelling evidence that the plastic additive . . . may negatively
impact womens reproductive systems and cause chromosome damage, birth defects and miscarriages. (See
http://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 as
well. A body that is sick or tired does not and cannot have the clarity of thought which a well body has. The
still, small voice of Yahuwah becomes very difficult to discern when the mind is in a fog from what has been
put 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 who
would overcome sin. A vegan or plant-based diet, is not only the healthiest diet, but also the safest, as it will be
free from the growth hormones, the chemicals and the diseases that are so rampant in the average animal based
diet.
It is true that Scripture records Yahushua as eating fish. It is reasonable to conclude that He also ate other clean
meats, including the Passover lamb or kid eaten at Passover suppers. Scripture records that when Yahuwah
visited Abraham on His way to Sodom and Gomorrah the day before their destruction, Abraham fixed Him and
the 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 it
before them; and he stood by them under the tree as they ate. (Genesis 18:7, 8, NKJV)

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Some people believe and teach that meat should

never be eaten, even at the cost of ones life.
Others have caused offense and hurt feelings,
turning people away from the truth, by refusing
meat prepared by hosts who were not vegetarians.
The stories in Scripture of Yahuwah and Yahushua
eating meat provide balanced parameters whereby
Yahuwahs people can understand all the
principles of diet reform.
Yahushua was born an Israelite. He lived the life
of an Israelite and ate the foods available in that
day when there was no way to preserve and
refrigerate fresh foods. However, the meat of His
day did not contain the diseases and the hormones
which contaminate the meats of today. To those
who would refuse to eat meat, even if meat was all
that was available to preserve life, Yahushuas
example teaches that the preservation of life is a
greater principle that should not be ignored. Life
is a precious gift and while one should always
stand firm for principle, the preservation of life
itself is a principle as well. As a rule, the best
preservation of life is the avoidance of animal
products which bring disease and becloud the
mind. However, if starvation is the only other
alternative, eating clean meats, properly drained of
blood, is acceptable, although not desirable.
Yahuwahs acceptance of Abrahams hospitality
teaches 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 best
to err on the side of kindness. This does not mean that those who do know better or have access to healthier
foods may eat whatever they like. Rather, it simply means that when you are in a similar situation, let kindness
and 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 more
ways to corrupt the bodies and minds of people, a simple, healthy diet of foods prepared in as natural a way as
possible 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 follow
in 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 the
Son of Yahuwah, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot
sympathize 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 in
time 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 every
besetting sin. Enter into the joy of victorious living through Him.

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