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, Theologischer Redakteur und Herausgeber

Topics: Temptation & Struggle, Ethical Questions

Chris Donato

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.

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