When Fat Is Good
When Fat Is Good
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.Proverbs 28:25
We live in a very Health-Conscious World today. It seems everyone is striving to stay physically fit and lose weight. As such, it is not politically correct to call someone “fat” and the word has taken on negative connotations. However, it is still a good word that is applicable in many ways.
A sign I read the other day in front of a restaurant stated: “Never trust a skinny pig”. While I initially laughed at the pun, it does have a deeper spiritual meaning, maybe. God has given us discernment to aid us in telling right from wrong. Often times, some things just don’t seem right. If we would actually listen to that small voice within in us cautioning us not to take something at face value, we would suffer lest angst and heartbreak.
In the last half of the verse above, Solomon wasn’t worried about political correctness but simply stating a fact. If we trust in the Lord and listen to the voice of discernment, we will be blessed immeasurably. While our wallets may not be “fat” with money, there is a multitude of other ways in which Christ blesses His obedient children. And that is one area in which I would be proud to be called “fat”!
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.Proverbs 28:25
We live in a very Health-Conscious World today. It seems everyone is striving to stay physically fit and lose weight. As such, it is not politically correct to call someone “fat” and the word has taken on negative connotations. However, it is still a good word that is applicable in many ways.
A sign I read the other day in front of a restaurant stated: “Never trust a skinny pig”. While I initially laughed at the pun, it does have a deeper spiritual meaning, maybe. God has given us discernment to aid us in telling right from wrong. Often times, some things just don’t seem right. If we would actually listen to that small voice within in us cautioning us not to take something at face value, we would suffer lest angst and heartbreak.
In the last half of the verse above, Solomon wasn’t worried about political correctness but simply stating a fact. If we trust in the Lord and listen to the voice of discernment, we will be blessed immeasurably. While our wallets may not be “fat” with money, there is a multitude of other ways in which Christ blesses His obedient children. And that is one area in which I would be proud to be called “fat”!
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