Appetite
/AP-e-tite/
Summary
Natural physical desires, especially for food, which Scripture addresses in terms of moderation and spiritual priority.
☩Physical and Spiritual
Scripture recognizes legitimate physical appetites while warning against excess. Gluttony is condemned, and self-control is commended. Jesus contrasted physical food with spiritual nourishment—'Man shall not live by bread alone.' Solomon observed that appetite can never be fully satisfied apart from God, who alone satisfies the hungry soul.
Key verses:Proverbs 23:1-3Matthew 4:4Ecclesiastes 6:7Psalm 107:9
Related Verses5 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.James Orr (ed.), "Appetite," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).