An excerpt from "Milewis.wordpress.com" entitled, "Their God is the Belly" by Mitchell Lewis, states: "The belly could be a metaphor for self-indulgence and worldly desires of a more general sort. Many of the more modern translations use “appetite” instead of “stomach.” This is exactly John Wesley’s take. He says that Paul is referring to those “whose supreme happiness lies in gratifying their sensual appetites.” An appetite for beauty, comfort, approval, status, possessions, wealth, art, knowledge, power, sex, entertainment, sports, hobbies, drugs, fine wine or cheap beer – any of these things can control one’s life. Any appetite – even for something good – can become a god." This article may be viewed at: Their God is the Belly/milewis.wordpress.com
Reference: Philippians 3:19
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