Meat Sacrificed to Idols: Freedom, Conscience, and the Gospel. In the first-century world, meat often had a backstory. Much of it had been offered in pagan temples before showing up in the marketplace. The question was not merely culinary but spiritual: Could a Christian eat meat sacrificed to idols? The early church faced this head-on, and the way they answered still helps believers navigate moral gray areas today—issues where law and freedom intersect.

Shepherds and Self-Control: Why Gluttony Disqualifies Pastors. Churches rightly expect pastors to be above reproach in doctrine and character. Yet one sin—gluttony—often hides in plain sight. Scripture calls for leaders who are “self-controlled & disciplined” (Titus 1:8 NASB) and “temperate” (1 Timothy 3:2 NASB), yet overindulgence in food is frequently ignored. Gluttony is not about body shape; it is about surrendering to appetite instead of the Spirit. For pastors, this is

Gluttony: The Overlooked Sin. In a culture obsessed with food, indulgence, and endless “all you can eat,” gluttony has become the sin no one wants to talk about. Yet the Bible speaks with striking clarity. Gluttony is not merely eating a large meal on a holiday; it is a pattern of overindulgence that treats appetite as a master. Scripture names it alongside drunkenness, greed, and idolatry—yet in many Christian circles it is scarcely mentioned.

Meat, Mercy, and Christian Freedom: What the Bible Really Says about Eating Meat. Some Christians argue that the “ideal” diet was set in Genesis 1, when God gave plants for food, and that we should therefore return to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Others point to Jesus and the apostles and wonder how such a claim fits with the rest of Scripture. What does the Bible actually teach?