After the floods that destroyed the world in Noah’s time, according to Genesis 9:3-4, the Lord says:
“Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.“ There is, however, the command of respect for lives, be they the lives of animals.
The Lord says, “But you must not eat meat that has its lifeblood still in it.”
The Lord said to Moses and Aaron (Leviticus 11:1-10…)
“Say to the Israelites: “Of all the animals that live on land, these are the ones you may eat: You may eat any animal that has a divided hoof and that chews the cud. There are some that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, but you must not eat them. The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is ceremonially unclean for you. The hyrax, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. And the pig, though it has a divided hoof, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you. Of all the creatures living in the water of the seas and the streams you may eat any that have fins and scales. But all creatures in the seas or streams that do not have fins and scales—whether among all the swarming things or among all the other living creatures in the water—you are to regard as unclean…so on“
In the End Time, the New Testament has this teaching — “Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, for, the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” It goes on saying that, however,
“I have the right to do anything,” you say — but not everything is beneficial. I have the right to do anything, but not everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others… If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience? If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for? So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God — even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.”
More in 1 Corinthians Chapter 10.
I abide by God’s commands and teachings. I eat edible and healthy food put on the table and do not waste food for I respect the lives of animals.
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