Is It Okay for a Christian to Be Obese?

Obesity itself is not automatically a sin, but a Christian must address the underlying spiritual issues of poor stewardship and lack of self-control that often lead to it. The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and Christians are commanded to honor God with their bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). Persistent lack of discipline conflicts with self-control—a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:23). The Christian should seek better health as an act of faithful stewardship, not out of worldly vanity, and avoid judging others (Matthew 7:1).