Quotes by Chris Donato

Chris Donato — Theologischer Redakteur und Herausgeber · reformiert · USA

Chris Donato ist ein US-amerikanischer theologischer Redakteur und Autor, der insbesondere durch seine langjährige redaktionelle Arbeit bei Ligonier Ministries und dem Magazin Tabletalk bekannt wurde. Er profilierte sich als Herausgeber des Sammelbandes Perspectives on the Sabbath sowie durch theologische Kurzessays und wandte sich später der episkopalen Tradition zu. Bibellesern vermitteln seine Andachten und Schriften reformiert geprägte Zugänge zu biblischen Themen wie Gnade, Nachfolge und Demut.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: Temptation & Struggle, Ethical Questions, Wisdom & Understanding, Joy & Gratitude, Growth & Character

Quotes by Chris Donato

Two mistakes accompany most discussions on gluttony.The first is that it only pertains to those with a less than shapely waistline; the second is that it always involves food. In reality, it can apply to toys, television, entertainment, sex, or relationships. It is about an excess of anything.

Chris Donato

Gluttony, which is admittedly a matter of the heart, is nonetheless often limited by our bodies. If we eat in excess, many times our bodies let us know. If we are too fussy about having everything just so, we’ll be told to do it ourselves. If we demand too much from others, they will not want to be around us. And all these can serve as catalysts to change.

Chris Donato

This…principle applies to any good thing that God has created. Surely we are to enjoy them (this is no call to rigid self-denial), but we are not to consume them with ravenous gluttony, demanding more from these simple pleasures than Spirit-filled prudence allows.

Chris Donato

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