However, determining the point at which an individual becomes a confirmed glutton is much harder because it cannot be determined simply by outward appearance. Therefore, handling situations in this area of concern requires great care and discernment on the part of the elders in the congregation.
Dzēruma pazīmes parasti ir labi pamanāmas, bet saprast, vai cilvēks jau ir pārkāpis robežu un rijība viņam ir kļuvusi par iesakņojušos paradumu, nepavisam nav viegli, jo par to nevar spriest vienkārši pēc ārējām pazīmēm.