Should Christians Keep the Bible’s Food Laws?

Sometimes people ask if Christians should keep the Bible’s food laws found in Leviticus 11. It’s taught by some that those laws are outdated and no longer apply to Christians after Christ came because of passages like Mark 7, Romans 14, and Acts 10. In this short video we take a quick look at those verses as we strive to test everything and hold fast to what is good.

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Shalom

[lisabooch]

I am a 7 year, stage four, cancer survivor. Cancer just could be one of those "diseases of the gentiles". When we were given the dietary laws, we were told we would be spared from these diseases if we followed His instructions on food. It hardly seemed righteous to me to pray for healing as ate shellfish and pork. So I obey the food laws and thank my Heavenly Father for my continued health.

[bonniem.pederson]

Lord Bless you for further explaining this passage, Amen

[cliffordevans]

Excellent, clear teaching. Thank you.

[AnnieO]

I stay away from shrimp 🍤 because they’re bottom feeders and the oceans are trashed. There’s a reason for every law for our benefit.

[bealive]

In loving-kindess God allowed flesh food (kosher), but, this should not deter us from going back to original diet in Eden.

[LEHMANAPOLOGETICS]

hello all, I do not hold to the dietary restrictions myself and I am not here to troll. I am genuinely researching the topic. I notice in Mark 7:18 that Jesus says 'WHATEVER goes into the person' and in Mark 7:15 he says 'NOTHING outside the person..' Do you believe He means nothing that is koinos? or nothing period?

[TrevonFoxxx]

Y’all let these olden ancient time laws rule your lives and that’s why you are always stressed, agitated, and unhappy.
Live free and love your fellow man. Eat what you want and just be knowledgeable about what it is.

[ellenlefavour]

I remember when He revealed to me that Leviticus 11 applied to me. I was a lobster and shrimp loving New Englander, who also enjoyed a good crispy bacon cheeseburger now and then. I haven’t touched any of them since, nor have I missed them in the least. I’m much happier lovingly obeying Him than satisfying my carnal appetites.
Excellent teaching, as always. Shabbat shalom!

[xronaldx]

I keep kosher. I used to eat pork, shrimp, and i no longer eat those unclean animals

[yehimstone]

When i look at my car's owner's manual it specifies what type of oil and fuel to use for optimum performance. Leviticus is our owner's manual from our creator letting us know what fuel (food) is best for us.

[herknorth]

It's been a little over a year since I started keeping Torah. It really made me realize how ubiquitous pork is in American cuisine. Even salads often have bacon bits on them! I also found that glucosamine chondroitin, which I'd taken for bad joints for years, contains shellfish. I stopped taking it and, if anything, my joints feel better than when I took it. Hmmm... "If you guard My commands, I will bless you."

[skippert]

I would suggest the following reading Leviticus 11, Deuteronomy 14, and for the "Christians that think that the Old Testament was done away with, , Matthew 5:17-20. Have a blessed day.

[AidenRKrone]

The distinction between _akathartos_ and _koinos_ was eye-opening to me! I never knew that these two words had different uses in the New Testament. (This is why it's important for a Christian to have at least a basic grasp of Koine Greek.) Now that I know that Paul, Mark, and Peter weren't abrogating the biblical restrictions on food but rather were pointing out the irrelevant extrabiblical traditions of the Jewish religious elites, I've become firmer in my belief that the dietary regulations of the ceremonial law are relevant to Christians today.

[ThirstyforTruth]

I think it's also beneficial to consider the reasons God has for what he has said…Think about it.

God doesn't just make rules to have rules,
He has a reason every time.
His law's or commandments are all for our protection and benefit.
God's instruction concerning food is for our protection as well.
Satan wants you to believe God is holding out on you, keeping something good from you.
If God said not to eat something do you think He might have a reason?
God wants us to be healthy, Satan wants us to be deceived and sick.

[leilawilliams]

Acts 10 was the first scripture a teacher tried to shove down my 11 y/o sons throat when he took a stand in eating biblically according to Deuteronomy. At a “Christian” school none the less. We homeschool now. 🤷‍♀️ The teacher never bothered to finish reading the scripture to get the whole message. 🤦‍♀️

I’ll say it like I told the head of academics of the school; everyone’s DNA can be traced back to Adam and Eve. If that’s the case then our cellular structure and anatomy has never changed and there is no evolution of the human body. With this information why do people think those laws no longer apply to them ? Just because Yeshua came doesn’t mean our digestive system changed or evolved. Science has proven that our DNA is traceable back to the first created humans who were created in his image!!! Matt 5:19–I’m trying to teach those around me the truth and it’s hard!!!

Sorry, I’m a science nerd with a BSN. I always break it down scientifically.

[AdamPlayFarms]

I found beef bacon to be an amazing substitute. Has the smoked flavor with more substance in the bite! Has a similar fatty cracked that turkey doesn't. I'm not a huge fan of chicken and turkey, but a huge part of the word is.

[AgrippaMarcus]

A VERY CLEAR TEACHING THANK YOU - I had a discussion recently with someone who believes its acceptable to God to eat whatever you like- that is pork bacon etc - you've explained it better than I did - I will show them this teaching and hope they receive it.

[ooze]

Grace and peace my brothers at 119 ministries. I love the new artwork. I'm glad you guys made a short teaching on this topic. May Yeshua be magnified through your ministry.

[wadem]

Romans 1:20 — For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

Understood by what has been made that we are without excuse.... Science will only ever prove YAH. If HE declared all foods clean meant pork then somewhere around 27-33AD we should have historical, and biological evidence of pigs no longer eating their own poop, but we don't.

Similarly Hemlock, Jeruselam Cherries, Poison Dart Frogs, Cane toads, Hawkbill Turtles, and Puffer Fish would be completely safe to eat.... but they're not.... and we are as Paul wrote without excuse as we have The Word and the evidence of things not seen.

Blessings and Shalom...

[bellira]

Bible’s Food Laws are a gift God gave to humanity for mercy. Everybody should fallow the lessons and commandments from God, they are all very good to us.