Vegetarianism, eating meat and food in general – Part 3

Vegetarianism, eating meat and food in general – What does the Bible say about it? – Part 3

Food is one of the few things that can bring people together in a group to enjoy time together. Food is important in a physical sense to sustain, but how important is it really? Although there is nothing new under the sun, we hear about ongoing changes in diet suggestions from so many different health guru’s about what we should eat. Now there is an ever growing trend of eating organic and whole food, which I would agree with, but the challenge then comes, where do we find them and how much are we willing to spend for them? This world is at a very interesting crossroads, and among other things, food quality, availability and variety are at the top of some of our concerns in our daily life. This week we will talk about the topic of food using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.

Last, Jesus made it very clear. He said “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink…. Is not life more than food…?” (Matthew 6:25). Another verse speaks of how we ought to treat each other in our different diet choices (Romans 14:1-23). And then again regarding judging eating habits just like judging in general, Colossians 2:16 says, “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink…”. The point is that Jesus is always what our daily habits, eating or otherwise should point to. He died for us and He was raised to glory. He made it very clear about who He was. He said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:35). So whatever your eating habits, consider the true reason you live. Think of the miracles Jesus did with the fishes and loaves, think about the fasting that took place at length with Elijah and Jesus, think about Daniel and his men given strength by eating vegetables and think about the miracles of manna from heaven that took place in the desert of Sinai. Let’s remember that God is our provider and that all things come from Him. Praise our God!

Darrell

Seven Steps to Freedom

Vegetarianism, eating meat and food in general – Part 2

Vegetarianism, eating meat and food in general – What does the Bible say about it? – Part 2

Food is one of the few things that can bring people together in a group to enjoy time together. Food is important in a physical sense to sustain, but how important is it really? Although there is nothing new under the sun, we hear about ongoing changes in diet suggestions from so many different health guru’s about what we should eat. Now there is an ever growing trend of eating organic and whole food, which I would agree with, but the challenge then comes, where do we find them and how much are we willing to spend for them? This world is at a very interesting crossroads, and among other things, food quality, availability and variety are at the top of some of our concerns in our daily life. This week we will talk about the topic of food using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.

Next, let’s talk about the laws of the Bible and different diet trends today. The Old Testament has a list of do not eat laws; mostly they are of things that commonly are not eaten in the developed world (Deuteronomy 14:3-21). But there are somethings, such as shell fish and pork that is still common diet in all corners of the world. Now regarding diet “trends”, I will admit I cannot say that I understand them completely, but there is a verse in 1 Timothy 4:1-4, that may describe many of the food guru’s and their health tips today. I am not suggesting that they are all wrong, but the point is; the Bible does have direction and much direction on healthy eating, if we would just follow it! However, that is the challenge.

More to come…

Darrell

Seven Steps to Freedom

Vegetarianism, eating meat and food in general – Part 1

Vegetarianism, eating meat and food in general – What does the Bible say about it? – Part 1

Food is one of the few things that can bring people together in a group to enjoy time together. Food is important in a physical sense to sustain, but how important is it really? Although there is nothing new under the sun, we hear about ongoing changes in diet suggestions from so many different health guru’s about what we should eat. Now there is an ever growing trend of eating organic and whole food, which I would agree with, but the challenge then comes, where do we find them and how much are we willing to spend for them? This world is at a very interesting crossroads, and among other things, food quality, availability and variety are at the top of some of our concerns in our daily life. This week we will talk about the topic of food using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice.

Just like everything else, food was created to enjoy, but can also be a contentious issue with all of the different allergies, diet trends, etc. But what does the Bible say about all of this? First Proverbs 15:17 says, “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred” (NKJV). In Proverbs 17:1 says, “Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife” (NKJV).  And Genesis 9:3 says, “Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. I have given you all things, even as the green herbs” (NKJV). I will get into the New Testament account of what the Bible says next, but the point is, we are not to make food a contentious issue. It is meant to be enjoyed, whatever and however much we eat or do not eat.

More to come…

Darrell

Seven Steps to Freedom