Since I have used this Bible passage as an example of how the Lord God has positively influenced my overeating, this doesn't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the verse. Debbie

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Hiding Behind the Fat

James 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

It isn't that being fat is a sin, it's what I did that was sinful. I let my overeating get in the way of being what Christ wanted of me. I didn't get as involved in my kid's activities at their schools and other organizations, because I was embarrassed about being heavy.

I didn't make friendships easily and was more aloof, because I figured people wouldn't like me, since I was heavy. They might not have had any problem with my weight, but I didn't allow them a chance. I didn't want to be rejected, so I rejected them first. 

I didn't want to go to church, because I didn't want others to see how overweight I had become. I was allowing my weight and my negative self-perception to keep me from being the Christian God wants me to be, the mother,  wife and friend that He wanted of me. I didn't realized how much I had missed out on, because I was too busy hiding behind the fat!

Fortunately for me, Christ didn't give up on me, although I had given up on myself. After lots of personal lessons like this one, He allowed an 80 pound weight loss, when I turned my food, body, eating and control over to His very capable hands. Christ can do the same for you, too!!!

 Since I am applying these Bible Verses to my life, it may not convey the whole meaning of the verses. Debbie


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