Is it okay for Christians to eat pork?

[Elder-Elect Justin Sudler]

Is it ok for a Christian to eat pork? We know that the Seventh-Day Adventists and other Sabbatarians would say that it's wrong to eat pork. To back up their reasons for their belief that eating pork is wrong, they use Leviticus 11:7 which state that the swine (or pig) is unclean because it doesn't chew its cud although it has cloven hooves. Also, the pig is considered unclean because it eats slops and has the worm-like parasite.

But concerning the issue of the dietary laws dealing with clean and unclean meats on Leviticus 11:1-23, that's what God had set during a time period in the Mosaic covenant. But when Jesus Christ died on the Cross on Calvary for our sins, it lets us know that Jesus didn't want us to live in the past and He put us on a transition from law to grace.

On Matthew 5:17, Jesus said that he didn't come to destroy the law of the Prophets, but to fulfill it. What it means is that Jesus speaks out against the way the Pharisees follow the law. The Pharisees follow the old Levitical laws in order to earn their way into heaven. And you understand how the Pharisees said that what you eat defiles you. But on Matthew 15:11, Jesus stated that what you eat does not defile you, but what comes out of your mouth defiles you. In addition on Matthew 15:17-19, Jesus stated that what goes into your mouth goes into your stomach and then out of your body when you take a dump. But what comes of your mouth comes from your heart, and these defile you. The things that come out of your heart include sexual immorality including lustful and pornographic thoughts, murder, adultery, hate, dishonesty, theft, evil thoughts, and slander. These things make you unclean.

The point that Jesus was making is that it's not about what you eat; it's about your heart. Abstaining from pork doesn't save you. Yes, you can abstain from pork, but if your heart is not right with the Lord, you are unholy still. You may find on Galatians 6:12-16 that it deals with people who would keep parts of the law in order to gain favor amongst people, yet their hearts are not right with the Lord. Although we should eat right, it's not about eating right. It's about living right.

To answer the question "It is ok to eat pork?", the answer is yes. On 1st Corinthians 10:25, it tells you to eat anything that is sold in the meat market without questioning conscience. Also you may find on Acts 10:9-15 while Peter prayed and fell into a trance, he was surrounded by animals and the Lord spoke to him saying, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." But Peter replied to the Lord that he will not eat anything that is unclean. Then the Lord told him that what He had sanctified, he should not call it unclean. What it means is that the foods that God had sanctified you should not call it unkosher. Concerning pork, it does have a worm-like parasite. But to get rid of the worm-like parasite from the pork, all you got to do is to cook the pork thoroughly at the appropriate temperature and pray over it to remove the impurities. But I advise you to use wisdom and not eat pork too much because it can put you at the point when you get high-blood pressure. It's not about what you eat, but it's about how you eat it. So, enjoy pork in moderation. Keep in mind that pork gives you the itis. Also, if eating pork causes your brethren to stumble, don't eat it around them.

I myself asked some fellow Christians who don't eat pork about why they don't eat pork. I learned that they do not abstain from pork because of Leviticus 11. I learned that they avoid pork because they have high-blood pressure, they get headaches from pork, they're vegetarians, and they don't like pork at all. And if you ask me if I eat pork, I say yes, but I don't eat it too much.

The reason why I typed this message is because when I was a Senior in high school, a Seventh-Day Adventist girl was constantly nagging me about not eating pork and telling me that I was doing the wrong thing because I eat pork. Concerning the Dietary Laws, it can be used as something legalistic and a way to earn their way to heaven. I'm not dissing the Seventh-Day Adventists and the Sabbatarians, they are our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. But the point that I'm making is that Christianity is about pleasing the Lord, not living by a list of do's and don'ts. Also on 1st Timothy 4:3, it deals with how people give in to man-made doctrines commanding people to abstain from foods which God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who know the truth.

It's not good to judge people what they eat. The bottom line is that what you eat is between you and God. So, don't judge what people eat because you are not their God and Holy Spirit.

I hope this message is a blessing to you and if you agree with this message, give me an amen. Also, feel free to repost this message as "Is it ok for Christians to eat pork?". I can't leave you without proceeding what your soul needs, which is Jesus Christ, baby!!!!

[Archbishop Trevor 'Elihu' Greene]

by the time you do all that, then compare it to the new covenant's standards found within the Epistles, and after you debate what Paul meant concerning food (again), you would have been on a 40 day fast!

[newview]

"...Now I know that you love fried catfish Newview. Don't tell me sister, that you don't eat it. Hmmmmm, I bet that you are an in-the-closet pork and catfish eater aren't you? LOL!!!..."

STOP!...Why you gotta be trying to expose what I do in darkness?...LOL!

No but seriously Bro Watson, I dont eat catfish - I have tried it and its greasy and nasty.
Now ask me about Alaskan crab legs and steamed shrimp? Oh boy!!!!

The point I was making was - I think you understand this is - even though there might not be a sin in it to eat these things - staying away from them can be beneficial bodily wise.
And the fact that we are realizing this because of the medical community - it makes me praise our Great King and God that He was already teaching His people how to be holy in not only their minds but their bodies.

And another thing - just because I do something that is less than perfect - does not make me try to throw God's wisdom under the bus to make my actions seem wonderful and correct.

Just because we can do a thing does not mean we should...All things lawful are not expedient.

[Chaplain Pat Harris]

Bro.Watson,

There are more disease out there to be concerned about than what one will get from well cooked, and properly cooked pork.

The above statement is so true. Heck, think about the air we breathe. If you don't suffer from some form of a upper respiratory disease as of yet, keep living.

Think about the steroids and other chemicals the farmers use to expedite the growth and production of their crops and cattle, etc.

[BruthaPharoah]

repost---I've got a greater question concerning the pork

Is this pretaining to the to the Day of the lord????
Isaiah66:15For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.
16For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slain of the LORD shall be many.
17They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD.
18For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.


Isaiah 65: 3A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick;
4Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;
5Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
6Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,

[Chaplain Pat Harris]

Bro. Pharaoh,

repost---I've got a greater question concerning the pork, Isa 66:15-17; 65:3a-6

These scriptures speak of Judgment and Final Salvation. No doubt, when this day comes, we will all be judged for what we did or did not do here on earth.

So, what exactly are you driving at with these scriptures as they specifically relate to eating pork? I would have expected you to address this topic from the Dietary Laws.

Nevertheless, I am very much interested in your explanation.

Shalom in Jesus

[BruthaPharoah]

I've got a greater question concerning the pork
Sista Harris---my reasoning is this, we know he said don't eat it in the beginning, in the new testament we find no command to not eat it (we find no commandment to eat it either) ,So let see how he feels about it at the judgement, and my question is ,If this is talking about the day of the lord ???then he is saying he will consumed together the people with the swine flesh in there vessel(isa66:17)
also in isaiah 65 talks about a people who remain in the graves monuments of the dead(a spiritually dead people because we know the a physically dead person ,could not provoke him continually) that is saying they are holier than thou,even more the lord is not happy with even the broth of these things in your vessel,and he compared it to a smoke in his nose /// I recently(1 1/2yrs) stop smoking and i'll tell you what now that i don't smoke, that is some aggravating stuff, and all day (whoa 10mins gets me) could you imagine the aggravation the LORD is referring this to and he says he will recompence this deed .i guess what I'm saying is, non of the versus in the new testament directly gives us the ok to consume, what the lord deemed unclean even to go a little further long before moses as far back as before the flood the lord had clean and unclean food (gen.7:1-2)

Is this pretaining to the to the Day of the lord????

Isaiah66:15For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.
16For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slain of the LORD shall be many.
17They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD.
18For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.


Isaiah 65: 3A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick;
4Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;
5Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
6Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,

Luv/NoMalice 2 TheNcrease of Knowledge&Truth---BruthaPharoah

[Chaplain Pat Harris]

Bro. Pharaoh,

I get your point, and I would agree that pork as well as certain other meats are not good for us. And, although there is no specific scripture in the NT that says we can or cannot eat pork and other meats that were forbidden in the OT, we must be careful not to criticize others that may still be eating these kinds of meat.

Romans 14:1-5 . . .1.Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2.For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3.Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4.Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5.One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

Remember, you haven't been that long giving up smoking - Praise God! But, before you gave up cigarette smoking, your brethern in the faith did not reject you. Therefore, we must do the same - that is to continue to show love to those who are still weak in some areas of their flesh and pray for their growth and deliverance from the things that are not pleasing to God.

Again, praise God for your deliverance from smoking cigarettes. Been there and done that 12 years ago.

Shalom in Jesus

[BruthaPharoah]

fa`sho sista harris ,no condemnation from me, but you know who i think our people are ,and the desperate need to go bac to our God and stand in his truth and in his ways,but i am forever minded of the thief on the cross(who most likely live his life sinfuly) who at his last breath saved him self....

great scriptural reference sista Harris
2theNcrease ---BruthaPharoah

[BruthaPharoah]

(More on why i believe our people hav to go bac to there personal god YHWH)
also sista harris,this (i believe) is yahshua speaking by the mouth of isaiah, ,when he says" i come in the volumes of the books" ,and "search the scriptures, in them you think you find eternal life but they are they that prophecie of me"(I believe) these are the words that the father gave him, when he rose and expounded things concerning him starting from moses the law and the prophets these are some of the things, in this 20th versus(i believe) he is telling us we need each testiment equally to get the light of YHWH

Isaiah 8:18-20 (King James Version)

18Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

19And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?

20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
2theNcrease----BruthaPharoah

[James Pierce]

Chaplain,

Praise Yah that He delievered you.

[James Pierce]

Yahushua never ate Pork, so we should follow HIS example.

[newview]

Yahshua never ate a 'cherry flavored gelato' from Rita's Water Ice...