Is Indulging a Sin?

Similarly, an indulgence is not a permit to commit sin, a pardon of future sin, nor a guarantee of salvation for oneself or for another. Ordinarily, forgiveness of mortal sins is obtained through Confession (also known as the sacrament of penance or reconciliation).

Is over indulgence a sin?

Gluttony (Latin: gula, derived from the Latin gluttire meaning "to gulp down or swallow") means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items, particularly as status symbols. In Christianity, it is considered a sin if the excessive desire for food causes it to be withheld from the needy.

Does the Bible say anything about indulgences?

The sale of indulgences is just one of several things the Catholic Church does that isn't Biblical. One that irks me more than most is the confession of sins to priests. ... The apostle says, "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed" (James 5:16).