Very true! This keeps getting reinforced through the generations especially todays generation, everyone's looking for a routine, exercise a focus and a discipline because without those things they are realising there is an absolute disconnect. You start to feel overwhelmed instead of in control and alert.
I used to binge on food and i was obesse, I can't hold my hunger and need food constantly each an hour. I eat like crazy. after 2 years of miserable life, I try to fasting, and I feel like I was reborn again! I no longer craving on large amount of food, I can suppress my hunger and control my appetite. Now my BMI is healthy, praise to the Lord 🙏
Father!! HOW did you know that I needed this message today? Literally googling gluttony and temperance and didn't find anything clear or that was relevant to our current culture. Thank you and god bless. I'll pray for you today.
Same here, you have no idea! It's strange. It's like seeing Fr. Mike's friendly face and seeing him discuss this makes me realize I'm being a bit hard on myself and to view it more scientifically, if that makes any sense. More confidence in God's grace, but with the conscientiousness to change what really needs to be changed nonetheless. Guilt is supposed to just alert you and direct you to where you're supposed to go. Beyond a certain point I think it's satan trying to torture you and bring you to despair. God does not want that for your soul!
Why are you calling him Father? Only one deserves that Title, THAT IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, CALLING ANOTHER MAN "FATHER" IS ABSOLUTE BLASPHEMY AND GOD WILL JUDGE IF YOU DON'T REPENT FROM IT, the pope is an example of this, you Catholics call him "the holy father" and eventually he's going to call himself "God", read your Bible's people and have your eyes opened to the truth! Revelation 13:6 - And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven
Tiffany Zoe since you googled gluttony, UA-cam reviewed your search history and added this video to your recommend list based off your searches and watched videos.... no hate, I also have faith but this was just UA-cam doing their job haha.
This could not have been uploaded at a better time for me! 1. I had quit Facebook (something I was HEAVILY addicted to) two years ago, but had been contemplating going back on. I kept trying to answer the "why do I feel as though I need this again?" and coming up blank, stood undecided. You just gave me my answer--I don't, so I won't. 2. I have been withdrawing myself from over consuming food&beverage in general. I had stopped drinking coffee last summer, worked out, reduced portions, etc. and lost 20 pounds....only to gain it all back this past winter. I knew I needed to lose the weight(and some), but I never completely saw it from a spiritual standpoint. Thank you for pointing out that by saying no now, I'm saying yes to something for God in the process. I'm allowing God to take control of more of my life(because I am human, and forget that in certain areas). Thank you for not only applying this to food(as most have done), but also overconsumption of things many struggle with. Blessings to you, Father!
I am struggling deeply with gluttony. Everytime I am stressed or sad I turn to food and eat away my emotions. I sure struggle with both emotional eating and overeating. I know it's wrong and I have been condemned by the Holy Spirit but I don't know how else to deal with my strong negative emotions. Please pray for me brothers and sisters 🙏 I do not want my life to be ruined by this foolish sin. Lord have mercy upon me 😞
Toluwanimi Alli I am doing better these days. I'm not struggling so much and I have a better relationship with food now. Confessing this sin helped me a lot and also I learnt not to judge myself so harshly. Thank you to you and everyone who prayed for me 🙏 God is always good.
I just finished my lunch and was satisfied. Out of gluttony...I went to search for junk food I had bought last week. thankfully someone had thrown it away, so I returned sheepishly to my desk LOL. The crazy thing is that as I was walking to search for it , I literally was asking myself “why are you doing this? You don’t want this “. I was avoiding myself and avoiding the conversation I know I need to have with God about discipline , prayer ...so many things he has put on my heart that I have drowned out with eating and TV and googling. As I walked back to my desk, I actually prayed to Jesus to help me gain control because I have been out of control lately...no discipline whatsoever ! Coming across this video at this time has strengthened my resolve. I am so convicted right now ! Any patron saints for overcoming gluttony?? Thank you Father, your videos are truly a blessing.
Dang, Father... you have a way of explaining things that makes me super uncomfortable in the best way, like the conscience-poking way. I need to think about this more.
You all need to feed yourselves spritualy from WORD not videos of someone who calles himself father?! It's blasphemy to Lord and against Bible. Same as christening of babies and worshiping/praying to saints which is all Catholics do! Matthew 23:9 "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven"
Harris Johnson amen to that I just did the same. Had to think hard if I really wanted to or not and I just couldn’t think of the last time I had a meaningful conversation on snapchat that couldn’t have just been had over text or something, aka snapchat brought no added value to my life
Ive never looked at it like that. Im on a weight loss journey and sometimes I feel im missing out on pleasure. But the reason I started this was to free myself from food addiction.....which made miserable. Dont feel too bad about the nachos....they are designed to be addicting and hyper palatable. There is always a healthy and delicious alternative to your favourite junk food!
I have lost at least 63 lb on Weigh Down. It is a scripture based weight loss program, but not Catholic. You eat what you crave in a portion of 1/3 of what you used to eat, but only after your stomach growls. Eating what you crave is necessary for the program to work. After I lose another 29 lbs. I will be free of the addiction and be able to perhaps find alternatives, but eating 1/3 the food in a day is already eating far less bad foods. But I also need to add the good foods when I am able to eat small portions when I am truly hungry and will not still eat the bad foods on top of that because I can not control my cravings.
Awesome video! I admit I was a little reluctant to watch this because I have trouble controlling my food intake, but you explain things with such kindness and clarity. It is so true that I stop enjoying food when I eat until I'm stuffed, it always made me frustrated. Now I'm motivated to develop better eating habits! Thank you Father!
Thank you sir. I'm not Catholic but I really need to hear more like this. I've had binge eating disorder badly for almost 20 years and nothing so practical or inspirational has come from the sources i usually tap into.
Father, I'm a 64 year old Roman Catholic, baptised as a baby, communion, confirmation, yada ect. But I stopped going to church and forgot about my faith until about age 27. For some mystic reason that I won't bore everybody here, I came back to our faith in a very bombastic way. I went to prayer groups and read books about St. Thomas Aquinas. I lived the life of a Roman Catholic until about 10 years ago, when my family became diverse, kids left the home nest, and my wife and I stopped communicating. My point is that I never really left my faith, but I didn't stay true to is as well. I find your UA-cam video's are bringing me back to my faith. I don't know If I'll ever be the same young man I was, full of Godful joy, but you are a fresh beginning for me and a place for me to start again. I'm so glad you are here for us. MY second POINT: I get the feeling that my local church priest's are getting burned out. I also think that the differences from Pope Francis from our prior Pope Bennidict, is confusing many people. One of my local churches is advertising that they accept all people. (That is good). But they give communion to the Gay. lesbian, bisexual group, trans-sexual minority, which gives me a great problem. I understand that we are all sinners and deserve "forgiveness" if we ask for it. I am a sinner and commit the same sins all the time. I must go to confession because of my weakness. But at least I acknowledge my "conduct" as a sin. I try to refrain from doing it, but It seems like Gluttony, as you have explained very well, has gotten the better of me. My issue is that one of my churches gives communion to people who do not acknowledge their conduct is a sin. In other words, they are not asking for foregiveness because they do not believe their conduct is sinful. The part that disturbs me is that the Church continues to allow communion to this group, despite the fact that they will not acknowledge their conduct as Sinfull. In other words, it is one thing to look at bad things on the internet, admit they are bad things, and ask for forgiveness. But it is another thing to say: I continue to have sex, outside the sacrement of marriage with a same sex partner, I refuse to admit it's a sin, and I expect the church to continue to allow me and my same sex partner to have communion. It has always been a sin in the Catholic Church to have sex outside of the Man/woman marrital relationship. But this Fransciscan R.C. Church allows this conduct, doesn't do try to stop it, and allows communion without forgiveness. It appears this R.C. Church is accepting the modern belief that same sex, non marital sex, is not a sin. It allows communion without the need for confession. I personally deprive myself of communion when I go off the beaten path and maybe commit the sin of watching something on the internet forbidden by the Church. Isn't this hipocracy? If gay people love the lord and want to receive communion, shouldn't they at least have to admit that their conduct is contrary to Catholic teachings? If they ask for forgiveness and truly try to avoid the sin of sex, outside of man/woman marriage, I would have no problem with them receiving the sacrements. But if they take the position that their conduct is "not a sin' to begin with, does the Church have the right to give communion to them? Are the priests committing a sin for aiding and abetting in assisting in their sins? I'm too old to care about what others think about me by asking these questions. But its been an issue with me for many years. I wish you would do a video about this. I'm sure I'm going to be accused of being the "sinner" here for being intolerant, but I'm going by the Church's history and rules of what is and is not sinful. I'm not making up the list of sins, I'm just acknowledging what the Church has always said is wrong. Sincerely, DPA BTW, Please forgive my typos. I'm sure there are many.
That Dorito example is a really good way of grasping the idea that saying no - following the rules God lays down - leads to joy. It really helped me get the concept and the link to happiness.
I was a bit hesitant to watch this video at first, as I thought it might be religious due to being a Muslim. But I’m so glad I did! The content and facts you shared are truly amazing. Honestly, I used to have a habit of overeating, especially with fast food and soft drinks. But recently, while watching the anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, I learned that gluttony is considered one of the sins. I looked it up, and your video came up. Thank you so much for such a beautiful explanation. P.S. I’ve started going to the gym and cutting out fast food and soft drinks. It’s definitely tough in the beginning, but it’s worth it-I’m feeling more focused mentally, and my body is getting into better shape. Thanks again!❤
I have struggled with food addiction for over 40 years. Food was what I turned to for any emotion I could not control or understand. I asked God countless times to take this burden, this cross from me and nothing ever changed. Then God showed me sacrifice and fasting and gave me the wisdom to see that I was the one binding myself in these chains. It is a daily struggle but by the grace of God and temperance, I am on the road to freedom. Thanks be to God🙏 Great video Father.
Thank you father for your words of wisdom on gluttony. I've been struggling with gluttony for a while but this really helps. And I just learned a new word, intemperance. God Bless.
This video popped up in my newsfeed just exactly when I need it. I'm a stress eater and turn to junk food whenever I'm sad or depressed and sometimes reject something (food mainly) just because it's not upto whatever I was expecting. I'm also heavily addicted to the phone and I just knew I need to stop somewhere and think about these addictions. Just then, this video appeared! Praise the Lord! Also bleed Fr. Mike for all his work 🙏🏼
I shared this on FB. Thank you for helping me understand gluttony in a different way. I confess of this sin a lot. Thankfully God is the God of second and third and, well, endless chances. 😊
Fr. Mike we are very blessed with a priest who touched very deeply into our conscience and fight for us to stay on track to heaven! Fr. If possible could have a talk about Holy Matrimony and explain where is in the Bible, my husband refuse to believe in Jesus he likes meditation and something like "self realization " I would like to help him, Thank you Fr. Mike May God bless you always.
Father Mike, thank you so much for all these videos! I'm getting confirmed this Sunday, and your Chosen series has changed my life. I was going through a hard time earlier this year, but when I watched your videos I was brought closer to the Lord. You're such an amazing priest and person, and I hope you never stop making videos!
"Say yes to Freedom and Joy" I loved it when Father Mike said this at the end because it highlights what alot of humans WANT - the freedom TO sin because it's enjoyable to indulge (lust, gluttony, etc.) And he's saying what humans NEED - the freedom FROM sin. Being a slave to something is inherently not joyful!!!
I am not a Catholic, but as a believer, I appreciate your videos, and your willingness to take a biblical stance on subjects that are not always “OK” to talk about these days. This is one of them that I personally struggle with, and it’s hard to find support to kick it when everyone is offended by the idea that obesity is not a healthy body type. Thank you for standing up and explaining not only the Word, but also the reason that it is beneficial to us.
I clicked away from this to yet another stationery haul video, and the penny dropped. It's amazing how many different forms gluttony can take! Thank you Father for yet another helpful video. I look forward to these every week! ' God bless!
Thank you God for allowing the Vatican Bank to wash money for the Mafia. The Mafia is not a mass murder institution - they are a fun loving bunch of holy men, who love little cute children, like the priests' famous affection of Roman Catholic children, eh?
Thank you father Mike.....i was actually not able to enjoy life, you have helped me understand how to be free and enjoy the gift of life that "God" gave us.😊😊
“Learning to say NO to myself!” In my “old” age, I’ve got better at saying “no” to others, but weaker about saying it to myself! I’m Hangry a lot, And “Hired” (hungry/tired?) too. 😢 bless u Fr!!
I say NO to eating sometimes, because even though I get hungry, I know that maintaining my correct athletic weight, I am able to get around more easily, climb steps, run, etc., and It's a joyful thing. then I have a meal, and I have more energy to go play sports.
The best way to avoid yourselves from overeating snacks is to NOT buy them. When you lack control in the kitchen, create control in the grocery store. This is not weakness, it is about finding your where your strength is. I cut out almost all snacks buy only allowing myself to buy one bag of chips or 1 chocolate bar a week. It worked for me and maybe it will work for others too :).
I was just asking Jesus to help me with my incapability to say no to food lately. This is a new thing for me, am usually fine with appetite, but the last few months I've been eating everything, and my belly is showing for it.; I feel Jesus as answered me through you. thank you Fr.
I have an issue with overeating, ive tried so many diets/read "studies" etc. ive recently brushed up on my bible and watched videos like this and discovered gluttony. Its blown me away because out of all things ive read/videos ive seen, this has made the most sense to me.
I'm a snacker,and giving up snacks during Lent is hard. But I am appreciating food much more, I find. I also binge tv shows,and I had not considered this to be gluttony, so I thank you, Father, for pointing this out, and I will cease this also. Once again, Father Mike, you get right to the heart of the matter. Bless you.
I feel like, fasting and cleansing yourself and this topic of gluttony are extremely related; in the sense of fasting is a way of forcing yourself and placing yourself in control of a certain matter where you want to not be "enslaved" by it and more of a free person and enforcing that statement that you are free, which father Mike mentions are the end.
3:33 in a follow-up experiment, the researchers reconnected with the same children who participated in the original experiment. Curiously, the children who resisted immediate gratification longer or completely led higher quality lives (higher SATs, better BMI, etc.) than those who couldn't wait to seize the treat
I work from home, can decide my own hours, now live by myself, and due to Covid don't go out much. So for me the temptation is to eat too late at night + TV. I do not have a weight problem, but I am 'older' and eating too soon before bed often bothers my stomach. Listening to Father Mike, and realizing others also have this "WHEN" problem gives me a little strength. Father Michael videos help me think straight ! Thank you !
Wow, Ive been fighting with lust for a really long time, and the lord has saved me. I didnt even take time to realize my gluttony, and how bad it was affecting my life. This really opened my eyes, and I can be more honest with my situation with god, now that I know. God sent you to bring me wisdom, thank you brother!
this made me think about my constant battle with social media. social media has really taken a toll on my life, since i got it and while it's done a lot of good it does a lot of crap for me as well. when i am bored i would be on insta snapchat or VSCO for 1-2 hrs, or i would look at it most of the night and lose sleep. i post certain things just for self-validation, and while it sometimes works it doesn't most of the time. i've been trying to satisfy myself for a while and when i have deleted social media i still go back to it because i think i feel better when really i feel worse. so thanks for helping me think about this but what would help is how to let go of that desire and how to live without that constant need of self-validation because even though i've lived 15 years without it, i now don't see myself living without it anymore
The struggle is real! I have an overeating addiction. I've lost a lot of weight in the last year, with a little bit more to go. But when I'm at my goal, it's going to be a battle!
Thank you Father Mike for your video. I appreciate this when I need some inner strength. I am skipping one meal today to control the weight, I am too about food and I think today was a sign to stop overeating. I was a glutton-literally and now the weight has damaged my bones. I gained weight today so I am fasting, not a punishment IMO but to protect who I want to be. Able to move well. My bones are far too weak to withstand an extra ounce. I I accept I was too greedy but I wont destroy my health. I was around influences telling me to eat fattening unhealthy food. I tried to spend this day taking care of my body rather than harming it.
A born again Christian? If you joined the Roman Catholic Church the sky is the limit! The Vatican Bank washes money for the mob and the priests raped two hundred thousand children and covered it up. Being a protestant is dull dull dull. Being a Roman Catholic means your parish will lose it's church to sex lawsuits, which is really really exciting. Think about it - a life of dullness or a life of crime?
I stumbled upon your videos by accident. I love how you explain the way we should be handling troubles in life in order to keep God first. The touch of humor is great, as well. But I may be falling into the sin of gluttony because I’m sort of binge watching your episodes. I’ve learned a lot! Thank you and God bless.
Amazing Story. I woke up one morning feeling a heavy burden to do a Catholic website. I felt called to do it for years, but this particular morning I knew I was supposed to do something about it. I called GODADDY to see what type of website name I could find. I typed in ROMAN CATHOLICISM. I couldn’t believe it. It was available! However, it was $5000. I didn’t have $5000. So I went to the Lord in prayer. Two days later GODADDY called back and said it was $3880. I still didn’t have that much. I went back to the Lord again in prayer. They called again and dropped the price to $3500. I was shocked. However, I still didn’t have the money. That Friday night I stayed up praying about it. It was about 11:30 at night. God put a person’s name on my heart that may pay for the site. I started praying for the person. Then I thought to myself. Well, I’ll just write them and tell them about what I planned on doing. I felt that if I explained it, they may give the money to us. I sat to type the email and I heard God say STOP. I felt like He just wanted me to pray over this person. I shut my computer and surrendered it to the Lord. Less than 3 minutes later this person sent me a random email (without knowing of the need or the website) and said, “God told me to send you some money.”. Guess how much money? You guessed it… $3500. This all happened at 11:30 at night. The person who sent the money is 79 years old. How many 79 year old people do you know that send emails at 11:30 at night. … That’s not all. This is the 2nd time something like this has happened. I listened to a CD series on Roman Catholicism about 10 years ago. It was actually a two CD set. I felt called to send this 2 CD set to 1000 Catholic families. Problem is, I needed $2700 to copy the CD’s, pack them, and mail them, and I also needed 1000 catholic addresses. Within a week I got a random check in the mail for $2700 and was also able to get 1000 Catholic addresses within a couple days. …. It’s obvious God wants people to hear this information. Here is the website www.romancatholicism.com. So, what’s my story. I grew up Catholic. I went to Catholic school from 2nd grade to 12th grade. I gave my life to the Lord the summer before my senior year in High School. All I knew was Catholicism, so I went to Catholic seminary with the thoughts of being a priest. I had been studying the Bible for over a year. My first year of seminary was very challenging. I felt very uncomfortable, but didn’t know why. I started studying the Bible and struggled with a few Catholic doctrines. I left Catholic seminary and went to Indiana University, but kept going to a Catholic church. I then graduated and thought about going back and becoming a deacon. I called the person in charge and told them I was excited about studying the Bible. They said… “Sorry, we are not studying the Bible, only Catechism of the Catholic Church.”. I knew something was wrong, but didn’t know what it was. Then I prayed for God to help me understand stuff I was struggling with. Within the next year I was overwhelmed with information people would randomly send me about Catholicism. I was shocked and hurt. I never knew the true history of the church. I only studied it from a Catholic perspective. When I looked beyond what I was taught, I discovered some major truths. I realized why all these things I was reading in the Bible completely contradicted my Catholic theology. … Well, I left Catholicism and never went back. I’ve never been happier. The freedom of knowing the truth was hard to accept at first, but so freeing. I challenge anyone reading this to dig deeper. It’s OK to look outside of what you are taught. My first suggestion is to start by praying. Not some wordy religious prayer, but an honest prayer to God asking Him to reveal the truth to you. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to the truth of scripture. He wants to speak to you........ Also study Revelation 17 and 18. It's 100% proof that Roman Catholicism is THE WOMAN WHO RIDES THE BEAST. There is no other way that any other organization can statistically meet all the criteria. Please, please, pray about this and watch this video ua-cam.com/video/oUFhGQ4Do9s/v-deo.html Please people. Study history from around 70ad to 300ad. Starting around 300 ad Rome took control of the church and adopted many of the pagan practices. They converted pagan temples to christian churches, they forced pagan priest to be Christian priest, they took the pagan traditions of the time and made them Christian. Think about it. Look at the origin of SUNDAY, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, HALLOWEEN. All the traditions around those things are direct pagan traditions. Get out of the Roman Catholic Church. It’s system mixed with paganism, false doctrine, and man made traditions. Visit www.romancatholicism.com You will also learn that Roman Catholicism is THE WOMAN WHO RIDES THE BEAST in Revelation 17 and 18. Folks, this guy is really persuasive. He does a very good job of communicating life lessons, but his theology is way off. Notice how over and over again how he will say "scripture says" then refute scripture. He he rationalizes the scripture away from truth and you don't even notice. For example; The Bible says we shouldn't call Priest father. Jesus is talking about spiritual leaders. We can obviously call our Father, Father, but we are not to call spiritual leaders "FATHER... Anyway, He will say, "The Bible says this" and then twist scripture to fit catholic theology. I've heard him do this with Purgatory, Indulgences, Mary being sinless, celibacy of priesthood, purgatory, etc.. All these doctrines (and many others) are completely contradictory to scripture. However, he will twist scripture to fit Catholic agenda. It's so sly that you don't realize what's happening This guy is really good from a worldly perspective, but very dangerous from a Biblical perspective. The Bible said this would happen. My encouragement for you is to study Revelation 2 and 3. Jesus gave John a vision for 7 literal churches. There were many more churches that existed during this time. However, God called John to specifically write to these churches. What's amazing about this study is that there is also a historical application. These 7 churches represent church history from the time of Christ resurrection to his second coming. God was kind enough to lay out the history of the church in advance. For example. Ephesus is the period of time from 30ad-70ad, Smyrna is the period of time between 70ad to 300 ad. Pergamus starts in 313 ad with the blending of paganism and Christianity. It's the start of Roman Catholicism. Please study this. Don't be lead astray. When you study history you will find Roman Catholicism is nothing more than pagan customs adopted by the church. Please pray and ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom on this. I was amazed at how much freedom there was outside Roman Catholicism. Freedom to have a personal relationship with God. You don't have all these rules and regulations about how to get to God. This is awesome. In the Old Testament a priest had to enter into the Most Holy of Holies once a year on the day of atonement to make atonement for the sins of the people. He was only allowed to do so once a year. To enter from the Holy of Holies to the Most Holy of Holies there was a curtain separating the two. The curtain was 60 feet tall, 30 feet wide, and 3 inches thick. When a priest would go beyond the Holy of Holies to the most holy of Holies he had to go through all these cleansing rituals. If he entered the Most Holy of Holies without going through this ritual he would die. When he entered into the Most Holy of Holies, he was entering into the presence of God. This is where the ark of the covenant was located. Anyway, when Jesus died on the cross the curtain that separated the Most Holy of Holies from the Holy of Holies was torn in two from top to bottom. What does that mean? When Jesus died on the cross He gave us free access to God. We no longer need a priest or a mediator. That's why over and over Jesus says things like... "There is one mediator between God and man. That man, Christ Jesus." or "12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12. Read the book of Hebrews. It talks about how there is no longer a need for a priest. WE CAN HAVE FREE ACCESS TO GOD because of Jesus work on the cross. This is beyond amazing! You don't need a priest, or a religious institution.
This was so eye-opening. There's so much more to my eating problems than just eating. I struggle to ONLY eat when I feel hunger, that is probably my biggest issue. When I'm bored all I want to do is eat something.
I see this right after receiving my sacrifice beads. I wanted to buy a really good dessert today too but i will skip it... I donated the $5 to charity instead. Thank you so much for your videos, they DO make a difference.
This was great, I love how you said gluttony is about Quantity, Quality, When and Why and not just the Quantity and I love how you said towards the end, today, say no to something and I had planned to finish up the chips in my cupboard as some sort of farewell snack since I'm starting my journey to no gluttony tomorrow, these farewell snacks are a habit I've done over many failed diets in the past, but as you said that I said my no will now start immediately and not tomorrow.
dear father, i personally am really open minded and everybody is entitled to their own opinions and the decisions. Personally i have grown up learning to believe what i have seen. i want to thank you for showing me this side of an opinion i would never really think i would believe.
Wow, this video blew me away! I didn’t realize gluttony was more than just food. Please break down the other 6 of the 7 deadly sins, would be so awesome!
I am after 6 p.m I do not eat dinner anymore,. fish vegetables rock for me, and juices and plenty of water, before and after eating thinking God's grace and thanked him, Blesses be all of us people in the world🙏👴
This is why fasting is a great thing. It helps with curbing cravings and keep you healthy. I find that after and during fasting it's easy to say no to junk or over eating.
I have severe gluttony problems like big time and I ask God in prayer to help me. He has many times, but something in me just loves food as a consolation prize.
Once I read a phrase that said: "Only the disciplined are truly free, the undisciplined are slaves of moods, apetites and passions" and is sooo true!
Very true! This keeps getting reinforced through the generations especially todays generation, everyone's looking for a routine, exercise a focus and a discipline because without those things they are realising there is an absolute disconnect. You start to feel overwhelmed instead of in control and alert.
But there's no God just imbalances and bad habits
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I used to binge on food and i was obesse, I can't hold my hunger and need food constantly each an hour. I eat like crazy.
after 2 years of miserable life, I try to fasting, and I feel like I was reborn again!
I no longer craving on large amount of food, I can suppress my hunger and control my appetite.
Now my BMI is healthy, praise to the Lord 🙏
This man is deep. He taught me that gluttony isn't just out of control eating
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@ Bold One...Do you not have a father? Do you not celebrate father's day? Did Paul not refer to himself as a spiritual father?
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I just saw your prayer request now. Sending prayers your way. I hope you were able to recover. God bless you and your loved ones.
Sending prayers May God heal you ❤️
I hope you were healed. Lord give total healing to Ryan from this stroke and let him live a life free from illness so he can better serve you.
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I had an addition to beer. But I'm sober today by the Grace of God. And thanks to the fellowship of AA.
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Father!! HOW did you know that I needed this message today? Literally googling gluttony and temperance and didn't find anything clear or that was relevant to our current culture. Thank you and god bless. I'll pray for you today.
Same here, you have no idea! It's strange. It's like seeing Fr. Mike's friendly face and seeing him discuss this makes me realize I'm being a bit hard on myself and to view it more scientifically, if that makes any sense. More confidence in God's grace, but with the conscientiousness to change what really needs to be changed nonetheless.
Guilt is supposed to just alert you and direct you to where you're supposed to go. Beyond a certain point I think it's satan trying to torture you and bring you to despair. God does not want that for your soul!
That’s God guiding you to watch this video
Why are you calling him Father? Only one deserves that Title, THAT IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, CALLING ANOTHER MAN "FATHER" IS ABSOLUTE BLASPHEMY AND GOD WILL JUDGE IF YOU DON'T REPENT FROM IT, the pope is an example of this, you Catholics call him "the holy father" and eventually he's going to call himself "God", read your Bible's people and have your eyes opened to the truth! Revelation 13:6 - And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven
Tiffany Zoe since you googled gluttony, UA-cam reviewed your search history and added this video to your recommend list based off your searches and watched videos.... no hate, I also have faith but this was just UA-cam doing their job haha.
@@Chris-fe1kx Nah man, it was GOD....
This could not have been uploaded at a better time for me!
1. I had quit Facebook (something I was HEAVILY addicted to) two years ago, but had been contemplating going back on. I kept trying to answer the "why do I feel as though I need this again?" and coming up blank, stood undecided. You just gave me my answer--I don't, so I won't.
2. I have been withdrawing myself from over consuming food&beverage in general. I had stopped drinking coffee last summer, worked out, reduced portions, etc. and lost 20 pounds....only to gain it all back this past winter. I knew I needed to lose the weight(and some), but I never completely saw it from a spiritual standpoint. Thank you for pointing out that by saying no now, I'm saying yes to something for God in the process. I'm allowing God to take control of more of my life(because I am human, and forget that in certain areas).
Thank you for not only applying this to food(as most have done), but also overconsumption of things many struggle with.
Blessings to you, Father!
I did the same with FB. I will pray for you that we can avoid this temptation.
I am struggling deeply with gluttony. Everytime I am stressed or sad I turn to food and eat away my emotions. I sure struggle with both emotional eating and overeating. I know it's wrong and I have been condemned by the Holy Spirit but I don't know how else to deal with my strong negative emotions. Please pray for me brothers and sisters 🙏 I do not want my life to be ruined by this foolish sin. Lord have mercy upon me 😞
You are mistaken, you are not condemned by the Holy Spirit, but convicted, the Lord will help us overcome!
Toluwanimi Alli Amen. Thank you 🙏
I wrote this a few hours ago, and it helps me now. God plans for me
How are you now ?
Toluwanimi Alli I am doing better these days. I'm not struggling so much and I have a better relationship with food now. Confessing this sin helped me a lot and also I learnt not to judge myself so harshly.
Thank you to you and everyone who prayed for me 🙏 God is always good.
I just finished my lunch and was satisfied. Out of gluttony...I went to search for junk food I had bought last week. thankfully someone had thrown it away, so I returned sheepishly to my desk LOL.
The crazy thing is that as I was walking to search for it , I literally was asking myself “why are you doing this? You don’t want this “. I was avoiding myself and avoiding the conversation I know I need to have with God about discipline , prayer ...so many things he has put on my heart that I have drowned out with eating and TV and googling. As I walked back to my desk, I actually prayed to Jesus to help me gain control because I have been out of control lately...no discipline whatsoever !
Coming across this video at this time has strengthened my resolve. I am so convicted right now ! Any patron saints for overcoming gluttony??
Thank you Father, your videos are truly a blessing.
Your comment really spoke to me
Dang, Father... you have a way of explaining things that makes me super uncomfortable in the best way, like the conscience-poking way. I need to think about this more.
Don't call him father. There is only one father.
+Jesse Stassi My dad Ron?
Father?
You all need to feed yourselves spritualy from WORD not videos of someone who calles himself father?! It's blasphemy to Lord and against Bible. Same as christening of babies and worshiping/praying to saints which is all Catholics do!
Matthew 23:9
"And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven"
That's how you know if someone preaches the gospel correctly.
I’m verrrrry guilty of gluttony...
My mother always says that gluttony is a sin that comes with instant punishment (stomacsickness)
I watched this video, and immediately deleted my snapchat.
*high fives*
Harris Johnson cheers man
Had to do this with Facebook. It was taking all of my time.
Mary Cole Hahahaha
Harris Johnson amen to that I just did the same. Had to think hard if I really wanted to or not and I just couldn’t think of the last time I had a meaningful conversation on snapchat that couldn’t have just been had over text or something, aka snapchat brought no added value to my life
Ive never looked at it like that. Im on a weight loss journey and sometimes I feel im missing out on pleasure. But the reason I started this was to free myself from food addiction.....which made miserable. Dont feel too bad about the nachos....they are designed to be addicting and hyper palatable. There is always a healthy and delicious alternative to your favourite junk food!
I have lost at least 63 lb on Weigh Down. It is a scripture based weight loss program, but not Catholic. You eat what you crave in a portion of 1/3 of what you used to eat, but only after your stomach growls. Eating what you crave is necessary for the program to work. After I lose another 29 lbs. I will be free of the addiction and be able to perhaps find alternatives, but eating 1/3 the food in a day is already eating far less bad foods. But I also need to add the good foods when I am able to eat small portions when I am truly hungry and will not still eat the bad foods on top of that because I can not control my cravings.
Nachos are a delectable delight!
I've always thought of gluttony in terms of food - never applied it to other parts of my life. Thanks for this explanation! God bless.
There is a lot of truth in this. Some kids( and adults) with ADHD find delayed gratification almost impossible.
I just had a lunch where I ate so much I couldn't walk without my stomach hurting.... very timely!
This happened to me the other day now the holy spirit is working with me to be free of food addiction
I'm not Christian but I could listen to you talk for hours you explain everything in a very simple and entertaining way! :)
Awesome video! I admit I was a little reluctant to watch this because I have trouble controlling my food intake, but you explain things with such kindness and clarity. It is so true that I stop enjoying food when I eat until I'm stuffed, it always made me frustrated. Now I'm motivated to develop better eating habits! Thank you Father!
Thank you sir. I'm not Catholic but I really need to hear more like this. I've had binge eating disorder badly for almost 20 years and nothing so practical or inspirational has come from the sources i usually tap into.
same
Father, I'm a 64 year old Roman Catholic, baptised as a baby, communion, confirmation, yada ect. But I stopped going to church and forgot about my faith until about age 27. For some mystic reason that I won't bore everybody here, I came back to our faith in a very bombastic way. I went to prayer groups and read books about St. Thomas Aquinas. I lived the life of a Roman Catholic until about 10 years ago, when my family became diverse, kids left the home nest, and my wife and I stopped communicating.
My point is that I never really left my faith, but I didn't stay true to is as well. I find your UA-cam video's are bringing me back to my faith. I don't know If I'll ever be the same young man I was, full of Godful joy, but you are a fresh beginning for me and a place for me to start again. I'm so glad you are here for us.
MY second POINT: I get the feeling that my local church priest's are getting burned out. I also think that the differences from Pope Francis from our prior Pope Bennidict, is confusing many people. One of my local churches is advertising that they accept all people. (That is good). But they give communion to the Gay. lesbian, bisexual group, trans-sexual minority, which gives me a great problem.
I understand that we are all sinners and deserve "forgiveness" if we ask for it. I am a sinner and commit the same sins all the time. I must go to confession because of my weakness. But at least I acknowledge my "conduct" as a sin. I try to refrain from doing it, but It seems like Gluttony, as you have explained very well, has gotten the better of me.
My issue is that one of my churches gives communion to people who do not acknowledge their conduct is a sin. In other words, they are not asking for foregiveness because they do not believe their conduct is sinful. The part that disturbs me is that the Church continues to allow communion to this group, despite the fact that they will not acknowledge their conduct as Sinfull.
In other words, it is one thing to look at bad things on the internet, admit they are bad things, and ask for forgiveness. But it is another thing to say: I continue to have sex, outside the sacrement of marriage with a same sex partner, I refuse to admit it's a sin, and I expect the church to continue to allow me and my same sex partner to have communion.
It has always been a sin in the Catholic Church to have sex outside of the Man/woman marrital relationship. But this Fransciscan R.C. Church allows this conduct, doesn't do try to stop it, and allows communion without forgiveness. It appears this R.C. Church is accepting the modern belief that same sex, non marital sex, is not a sin. It allows communion without the need for confession.
I personally deprive myself of communion when I go off the beaten path and maybe commit the sin of watching something on the internet forbidden by the Church. Isn't this hipocracy? If gay people love the lord and want to receive communion, shouldn't they at least have to admit that their conduct is contrary to Catholic teachings? If they ask for forgiveness and truly try to avoid the sin of sex, outside of man/woman marriage, I would have no problem with them receiving the sacrements. But if they take the position that their conduct is "not a sin' to begin with, does the Church have the right to give communion to them? Are the priests committing a sin for aiding and abetting in assisting in their sins?
I'm too old to care about what others think about me by asking these questions. But its been an issue with me for many years. I wish you would do a video about this. I'm sure I'm going to be accused of being the "sinner" here for being intolerant, but I'm going by the Church's history and rules of what is and is not sinful. I'm not making up the list of sins, I'm just acknowledging what the Church has always said is wrong.
Sincerely, DPA
BTW, Please forgive my typos. I'm sure there are many.
Fr. Mike break down the other Capital Sins please.
second!
That Dorito example is a really good way of grasping the idea that saying no - following the rules God lays down - leads to joy. It really helped me get the concept and the link to happiness.
I was a bit hesitant to watch this video at first, as I thought it might be religious due to being a Muslim. But I’m so glad I did! The content and facts you shared are truly amazing. Honestly, I used to have a habit of overeating, especially with fast food and soft drinks. But recently, while watching the anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, I learned that gluttony is considered one of the sins. I looked it up, and your video came up. Thank you so much for such a beautiful explanation.
P.S. I’ve started going to the gym and cutting out fast food and soft drinks. It’s definitely tough in the beginning, but it’s worth it-I’m feeling more focused mentally, and my body is getting into better shape.
Thanks again!❤
Father Mike you are such a doll. You have a beautiful insightful spirit.Thanks for being you.
I have struggled with food addiction for over 40 years. Food was what I turned to for any emotion I could not control or understand. I asked God countless times to take this burden, this cross from me and nothing ever changed. Then God showed me sacrifice and fasting and gave me the wisdom to see that I was the one binding myself in these chains. It is a daily struggle but by the grace of God and temperance, I am on the road to freedom. Thanks be to God🙏 Great video Father.
Thank you father for your words of wisdom on gluttony. I've been struggling with gluttony for a while but this really helps. And I just learned a new word, intemperance. God Bless.
This video popped up in my newsfeed just exactly when I need it. I'm a stress eater and turn to junk food whenever I'm sad or depressed and sometimes reject something (food mainly) just because it's not upto whatever I was expecting. I'm also heavily addicted to the phone and I just knew I need to stop somewhere and think about these addictions. Just then, this video appeared! Praise the Lord! Also bleed Fr. Mike for all his work 🙏🏼
I´ll try to keep this quote in my mind and heart: I´m saying no to this good thing, so I can say yes to freedom and joy
God Bless Father Mike! His channel is so timely and always makes perfect sense!
I shared this on FB. Thank you for helping me understand gluttony in a different way. I confess of this sin a lot. Thankfully God is the God of second and third and, well, endless chances. 😊
just looking at this mans face make me feel at peace . he has the grace of God.
THANK YOUUU
I have an addiction to my phone and food and realized that I need to start exercising temperance in order to be more free
Fr. Mike we are very blessed with a priest who touched very deeply into our conscience and fight for us to stay on track to heaven!
Fr. If possible could have a talk about Holy Matrimony and explain where is in the Bible, my husband refuse to believe in Jesus he likes meditation and something like "self realization " I would like to help him, Thank you Fr. Mike
May God bless you always.
Father Mike, thank you so much for all these videos! I'm getting confirmed this Sunday, and your Chosen series has changed my life. I was going through a hard time earlier this year, but when I watched your videos I was brought closer to the Lord. You're such an amazing priest and person, and I hope you never stop making videos!
"Say yes to Freedom and Joy" I loved it when Father Mike said this at the end because it highlights what alot of humans WANT - the freedom TO sin because it's enjoyable to indulge (lust, gluttony, etc.) And he's saying what humans NEED - the freedom FROM sin. Being a slave to something is inherently not joyful!!!
I really needed to hear this mesage today. God bless you Father Mike.
Love your videos man. As a protestant, I'm learning so much from you and find you very approachable when it comes to Catholic theology.
I'm definitely guilty of gluttony when it comes to your videos, Fr. Mike. They're like Doritos...you can't watch just one...😳
Sharon Stegeman hahaha haha 😂 you crazy.
100% correct
Same!
Same here!
I don't think that watching a Pastor is Gluttony. Besides, not enough People watch them. =)
Mind-blown. So it's more than just about food. Gotta keep this in mind with tv and music. Thank you, Father Mike. God bless you.
I am not a Catholic, but as a believer, I appreciate your videos, and your willingness to take a biblical stance on subjects that are not always “OK” to talk about these days. This is one of them that I personally struggle with, and it’s hard to find support to kick it when everyone is offended by the idea that obesity is not a healthy body type. Thank you for standing up and explaining not only the Word, but also the reason that it is beneficial to us.
I clicked away from this to yet another stationery haul video, and the penny dropped. It's amazing how many different forms gluttony can take! Thank you Father for yet another helpful video. I look forward to these every week! '
God bless!
This just popped up in my feed, I needed to see this video, the comments have helped me too, Thank You God ❤️
Thank you God for allowing the Vatican Bank to wash money for the Mafia. The Mafia is not a mass murder institution - they are a fun loving bunch of holy men, who love little cute children, like the priests' famous affection of Roman Catholic children, eh?
Teach me father mike! I can't say no to myself right now!
I need your guidance and love deep inside me
Thank you father Mike.....i was actually not able to enjoy life, you have helped me understand how to be free and enjoy the gift of life that "God" gave us.😊😊
Father Mike you’re amazing disciple of God and God truly use you as an instrument to give us the great message, thank you.😊🙏🏻
I've been feeling like such a bad person because of my obsessiveness. Truly wearing on me, breaking me down, this guilt. Thank you for this video.
Is it gluttonous to watch 6 hours of Fr Mike videos because they’re so good
Thank you Fr Mike. Say no to something to so that I can say yes to freedom and yes to joy! It makes perfect sense
“Learning to say NO to myself!” In my “old” age, I’ve got better at saying “no” to others, but weaker about saying it to myself! I’m Hangry a lot, And “Hired” (hungry/tired?) too. 😢 bless u Fr!!
Dang it Father Mike, I really needed that just now. Thank You.
Very Excellent video Father Mike. Thank you for making and sharing it. Bless you!
God bless you, Fr Mike, thank you for bring God's Word to me.
Gluttony towards doing absolutely nothing.
I say NO to eating sometimes, because even though I get hungry, I know that maintaining my correct athletic weight, I am able to get around more easily, climb steps, run, etc., and It's a joyful thing. then I have a meal, and I have more energy to go play sports.
The best way to avoid yourselves from overeating snacks is to NOT buy them. When you lack control in the kitchen, create control in the grocery store. This is not weakness, it is about finding your where your strength is.
I cut out almost all snacks buy only allowing myself to buy one bag of chips or 1 chocolate bar a week. It worked for me and maybe it will work for others too :).
I was just asking Jesus to help me with my incapability to say no to food lately. This is a new thing for me, am usually fine with appetite,
but the last few months I've been eating everything, and my belly is showing for it.; I feel Jesus as answered me through you. thank you Fr.
I have an issue with overeating, ive tried so many diets/read "studies" etc. ive recently brushed up on my bible and watched videos like this and discovered gluttony. Its blown me away because out of all things ive read/videos ive seen, this has made the most sense to me.
I'm a snacker,and giving up snacks during Lent is hard. But I am appreciating food much more, I find. I also binge tv shows,and I had not considered this to be gluttony, so I thank you, Father, for pointing this out, and I will cease this also. Once again, Father Mike, you get right to the heart of the matter. Bless you.
I commited gluttony today and yesterday. It messed me up and now I understand what I did and am feeling better now, thanks 😁✝️
Fr Mike, you always go straight to the heart of the matter, bravo! I would love to hear your homilies. Never stop, please.
I feel like, fasting and cleansing yourself and this topic of gluttony are extremely related; in the sense of fasting is a way of forcing yourself and placing yourself in control of a certain matter where you want to not be "enslaved" by it and more of a free person and enforcing that statement that you are free, which father Mike mentions are the end.
Fr. You have a special way of explaining things.
Thanks.
3:33 in a follow-up experiment, the researchers reconnected with the same children who participated in the original experiment. Curiously, the children who resisted immediate gratification longer or completely led higher quality lives (higher SATs, better BMI, etc.) than those who couldn't wait to seize the treat
Patrick Lee thank you for this info !!
Very interesting! Thanks for the information.
I work from home, can decide my own hours, now live by myself, and due to Covid don't go out much. So for me the temptation is to eat too late at night + TV. I do not have a weight problem, but I am 'older' and eating too soon before bed often bothers my stomach. Listening to Father Mike, and realizing others also have this "WHEN" problem gives me a little strength. Father Michael videos help me think straight ! Thank you !
Thank you Father this really has helped me tonight. Thank you for everything you do. God bless you. Much love.
Thank you. You are such a guiding light in overwhelming times.
Wow, Ive been fighting with lust for a really long time, and the lord has saved me. I didnt even take time to realize my gluttony, and how bad it was affecting my life. This really opened my eyes, and I can be more honest with my situation with god, now that I know. God sent you to bring me wisdom, thank you brother!
I got the notification of this upload the moment I was considering devouring another plate of pasta. God just knows man
this made me think about my constant battle with social media. social media has really taken a toll on my life, since i got it and while it's done a lot of good it does a lot of crap for me as well. when i am bored i would be on insta snapchat or VSCO for 1-2 hrs, or i would look at it most of the night and lose sleep. i post certain things just for self-validation, and while it sometimes works it doesn't most of the time. i've been trying to satisfy myself for a while and when i have deleted social media i still go back to it because i think i feel better when really i feel worse. so thanks for helping me think about this but what would help is how to let go of that desire and how to live without that constant need of self-validation because even though i've lived 15 years without it, i now don't see myself living without it anymore
It is exactly 3 am an I can't stop watching your videos. 😳
This guy could charm the pants off of a choirboy!
The struggle is real! I have an overeating addiction. I've lost a lot of weight in the last year, with a little bit more to go. But when I'm at my goal, it's going to be a battle!
Thank you so much father Mike. You make me enjoy much more my religion which I love even more. 💙 God Bless U 🙌
Thank you Father Mike for your video. I appreciate this when I need some inner strength. I am skipping one meal today to control the weight, I am too about food and I think today was a sign to stop overeating. I was a glutton-literally and now the weight has damaged my bones. I gained weight today so I am fasting, not a punishment IMO but to protect who I want to be. Able to move well. My bones are far too weak to withstand an extra ounce. I I accept I was too greedy but I wont destroy my health. I was around influences telling me to eat fattening unhealthy food. I tried to spend this day taking care of my body rather than harming it.
I would really love if Fr. Mike would do a video on all of the vices and virtues.
Even though I'm a born again Christian this makes a lot of sense
A born again Christian? If you joined the Roman Catholic Church the sky is the limit! The Vatican Bank washes money for the mob and the priests raped two hundred thousand children and covered it up. Being a protestant is dull dull dull. Being a Roman Catholic means your parish will lose it's church to sex lawsuits, which is really really exciting. Think about it - a life of dullness or a life of crime?
Wonderful video, father.
I stumbled upon your videos by accident. I love how you explain the way we should be handling troubles in life in order to keep God first. The touch of humor is great, as well. But I may be falling into the sin of gluttony because I’m sort of binge watching your episodes. I’ve learned a lot! Thank you and God bless.
Amazing Story. I woke up one morning feeling a heavy burden to do a Catholic website. I felt called to do it for years, but this particular morning I knew I was supposed to do something about it. I called GODADDY to see what type of website name I could find. I typed in ROMAN CATHOLICISM. I couldn’t believe it. It was available! However, it was $5000. I didn’t have $5000. So I went to the Lord in prayer. Two days later GODADDY called back and said it was $3880. I still didn’t have that much. I went back to the Lord again in prayer. They called again and dropped the price to $3500. I was shocked. However, I still didn’t have the money. That Friday night I stayed up praying about it. It was about 11:30 at night. God put a person’s name on my heart that may pay for the site. I started praying for the person. Then I thought to myself. Well, I’ll just write them and tell them about what I planned on doing. I felt that if I explained it, they may give the money to us. I sat to type the email and I heard God say STOP. I felt like He just wanted me to pray over this person. I shut my computer and surrendered it to the Lord. Less than 3 minutes later this person sent me a random email (without knowing of the need or the website) and said, “God told me to send you some money.”. Guess how much money? You guessed it… $3500. This all happened at 11:30 at night. The person who sent the money is 79 years old. How many 79 year old people do you know that send emails at 11:30 at night. … That’s not all. This is the 2nd time something like this has happened. I listened to a CD series on Roman Catholicism about 10 years ago. It was actually a two CD set. I felt called to send this 2 CD set to 1000 Catholic families. Problem is, I needed $2700 to copy the CD’s, pack them, and mail them, and I also needed 1000 catholic addresses. Within a week I got a random check in the mail for $2700 and was also able to get 1000 Catholic addresses within a couple days. …. It’s obvious God wants people to hear this information. Here is the website www.romancatholicism.com. So, what’s my story. I grew up Catholic. I went to Catholic school from 2nd grade to 12th grade. I gave my life to the Lord the summer before my senior year in High School. All I knew was Catholicism, so I went to Catholic seminary with the thoughts of being a priest. I had been studying the Bible for over a year. My first year of seminary was very challenging. I felt very uncomfortable, but didn’t know why. I started studying the Bible and struggled with a few Catholic doctrines. I left Catholic seminary and went to Indiana University, but kept going to a Catholic church. I then graduated and thought about going back and becoming a deacon. I called the person in charge and told them I was excited about studying the Bible. They said… “Sorry, we are not studying the Bible, only Catechism of the Catholic Church.”. I knew something was wrong, but didn’t know what it was. Then I prayed for God to help me understand stuff I was struggling with. Within the next year I was overwhelmed with information people would randomly send me about Catholicism. I was shocked and hurt. I never knew the true history of the church. I only studied it from a Catholic perspective. When I looked beyond what I was taught, I discovered some major truths. I realized why all these things I was reading in the Bible completely contradicted my Catholic theology. … Well, I left Catholicism and never went back. I’ve never been happier. The freedom of knowing the truth was hard to accept at first, but so freeing. I challenge anyone reading this to dig deeper. It’s OK to look outside of what you are taught. My first suggestion is to start by praying. Not some wordy religious prayer, but an honest prayer to God asking Him to reveal the truth to you. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to the truth of scripture. He wants to speak to you........ Also study Revelation 17 and 18. It's 100% proof that Roman Catholicism is THE WOMAN WHO RIDES THE BEAST. There is no other way that any other organization can statistically meet all the criteria. Please, please, pray about this and watch this video ua-cam.com/video/oUFhGQ4Do9s/v-deo.html
Please people. Study history from around 70ad to 300ad. Starting around 300 ad Rome took control of the church and adopted many of the pagan practices. They converted pagan temples to christian churches, they forced pagan priest to be Christian priest, they took the pagan traditions of the time and made them Christian. Think about it. Look at the origin of SUNDAY, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, HALLOWEEN. All the traditions around those things are direct pagan traditions. Get out of the Roman Catholic Church. It’s system mixed with paganism, false doctrine, and man made traditions. Visit www.romancatholicism.com You will also learn that Roman Catholicism is THE WOMAN WHO RIDES THE BEAST in Revelation 17 and 18.
Folks, this guy is really persuasive. He does a very good job of communicating life lessons, but his theology is way off. Notice how over and over again how he will say "scripture says" then refute scripture. He he rationalizes the scripture away from truth and you don't even notice. For example; The Bible says we shouldn't call Priest father. Jesus is talking about spiritual leaders. We can obviously call our Father, Father, but we are not to call spiritual leaders "FATHER... Anyway, He will say, "The Bible says this" and then twist scripture to fit catholic theology. I've heard him do this with Purgatory, Indulgences, Mary being sinless, celibacy of priesthood, purgatory, etc.. All these doctrines (and many others) are completely contradictory to scripture. However, he will twist scripture to fit Catholic agenda. It's so sly that you don't realize what's happening This guy is really good from a worldly perspective, but very dangerous from a Biblical perspective. The Bible said this would happen.
My encouragement for you is to study Revelation 2 and 3. Jesus gave John a vision for 7 literal churches. There were many more churches that existed during this time. However, God called John to specifically write to these churches. What's amazing about this study is that there is also a historical application. These 7 churches represent church history from the time of Christ resurrection to his second coming. God was kind enough to lay out the history of the church in advance. For example. Ephesus is the period of time from 30ad-70ad, Smyrna is the period of time between 70ad to 300 ad. Pergamus starts in 313 ad with the blending of paganism and Christianity. It's the start of Roman Catholicism. Please study this. Don't be lead astray. When you study history you will find Roman Catholicism is nothing more than pagan customs adopted by the church. Please pray and ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom on this.
I was amazed at how much freedom there was outside Roman Catholicism. Freedom to have a personal relationship with God. You don't have all these rules and regulations about how to get to God.
This is awesome. In the Old Testament a priest had to enter into the Most Holy of Holies once a year on the day of atonement to make atonement for the sins of the people. He was only allowed to do so once a year. To enter from the Holy of Holies to the Most Holy of Holies there was a curtain separating the two. The curtain was 60 feet tall, 30 feet wide, and 3 inches thick. When a priest would go beyond the Holy of Holies to the most holy of Holies he had to go through all these cleansing rituals. If he entered the Most Holy of Holies without going through this ritual he would die. When he entered into the Most Holy of Holies, he was entering into the presence of God. This is where the ark of the covenant was located. Anyway, when Jesus died on the cross the curtain that separated the Most Holy of Holies from the Holy of Holies was torn in two from top to bottom. What does that mean? When Jesus died on the cross He gave us free access to God. We no longer need a priest or a mediator. That's why over and over Jesus says things like... "There is one mediator between God and man. That man, Christ Jesus." or "12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12. Read the book of Hebrews. It talks about how there is no longer a need for a priest. WE CAN HAVE FREE ACCESS TO GOD because of Jesus work on the cross. This is beyond amazing! You don't need a priest, or a religious institution.
This was so eye-opening. There's so much more to my eating problems than just eating. I struggle to ONLY eat when I feel hunger, that is probably my biggest issue. When I'm bored all I want to do is eat something.
I see this right after receiving my sacrifice beads. I wanted to buy a really good dessert today too but i will skip it... I donated the $5 to charity instead. Thank you so much for your videos, they DO make a difference.
This was great, I love how you said gluttony is about Quantity, Quality, When and Why and not just the Quantity and I love how you said towards the end, today, say no to something and I had planned to finish up the chips in my cupboard as some sort of farewell snack since I'm starting my journey to no gluttony tomorrow, these farewell snacks are a habit I've done over many failed diets in the past, but as you said that I said my no will now start immediately and not tomorrow.
I was praying to God for help and he has answered my prayers. God is good praise be the lord
dear father, i personally am really open minded and everybody is entitled to their own opinions and the decisions. Personally i have grown up learning to believe what i have seen. i want to thank you for showing me this side of an opinion i would never really think i would believe.
Wow, this video blew me away! I didn’t realize gluttony was more than just food. Please break down the other 6 of the 7 deadly sins, would be so awesome!
So enlightening. Thank you, Father
I watched this while eating my supper....
Is God sending me a message?
Great video!
Man, this is all very very true. Thanks dude!
Well done good sir. No to a bad thing and yes to freedom.
Thank you for explaining it so well. I just thought it was about eating large amounts of food for no apparent reason.
I needed this. I will watch this over and over until it finally sinks in!!!!
I am after 6 p.m I do not eat dinner anymore,. fish vegetables rock for me, and juices and plenty of water, before and after eating thinking God's grace and thanked him, Blesses be all of us people in the world🙏👴
This is why fasting is a great thing. It helps with curbing cravings and keep you healthy. I find that after and during fasting it's easy to say no to junk or over eating.
Father Mike, I love nearly all of your video's, but this is an especially good one.
Makes total sense. Too much of a good thing isnt good any more. The joy of it is gone.
Brilliantly explained! Thanks Father Mike! So glad you do what you do!
OH MY WORD. THIS MAKES SO MUCH SENSE. BLESS THIS MAN. Bro keep postin!
Thank-you father Mike, God Bless you!
I have severe gluttony problems like big time
and I ask God in prayer to help me.
He has many times, but something in me just loves food as a consolation prize.
Thank you!!! Good bless you brother Mike!!
Makes complete sense! Thank you Father Mike! God bless you!
Thank you I needed this!