Is it okay for Christians to eat pork?
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!!!!
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!!!!
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Permalink Reply by newview on
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Eating pork is not very healthy.
Although if it's all you got - eat it and ask the Lord to bless it.
Even though it may be allowable - I am sure if a doctor told a saint not to eat it because it was making their bodies sicker and sicker they would stop.
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Permalink Reply by Chaplain Pat Harris on
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You got that right Sis.Newview as I am being more careful about what I consume.
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Bro. Watson,
"Well, if pigs are so bad to eat, why did God create them in the first place? I have to admit, they taste pretty good to me."
Now, that's what I call keepin' it real . . .and I ain't complaining (ha, ha, ha,) . . . .
This is getting funnier by the minute . . . .ROFL
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" You got that right Sis.Newview as I am being more careful about what I consume. "
Sis,
Suppose we raised our children to stay away from Pork and Shellfish (which is a high cholestral food) just for the reason of being healthy alone - that would be a very productive thing and a good thing.
Now supposed we raised our children to stay away from Pork and Shellfish (which is a high cholestral food) because God it was a command from God so that His people in the OT could live healthier lives and we additionally thanked Jesus for this guidance in our diets - would this be even better?
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Sis. Newview,
Now supposed we raised our children to stay away from Pork and Shellfish (which is a high cholestral food) because God it was a command from God so that His people in the OT could live healthier lives and we additionally thanked Jesus for this guidance in our diets - would this be even better?
Anything God tells us to do is always for the best . . .after all, He created us, so He certainly knows our bodies better than we do.
Peace in Jesus
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" I wouldn't be a bit surprised if one day all that we will be eating is plankton..."
If it can be battered and fried - I think you may have a new delicacy.
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Tru Dat Sis. Newview!!!!!!
" I wouldn't be a bit surprised if one day all that we will be eating is plankton..."
"If it can be battered and fried - I think you may have a new delicacy."
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Permalink Reply by John on
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I was trying to stay away from this because I believe I commented on this in the beginning. This is getting crazy to me. I've heard so called fabricated medical excuses along with unclean meat mentioned in the OT. Listen up please! Jesus nailed everything to the cross PERIOD! If you dont' want to eat pork because you dont' like it then dont' eat it. If you want to eat pork (and anything for that matter) then do so with thanksgiving as said in 1Timothy 4:1 - 5. Stop listening to Satan/flesh led men and listen to God. At one time ALL GENTILES were considered unclean for any Hebrew/Jew to socialize with. Read Acts 10 starting in verse 10. I hear always that we as African Americans have high blood pressure because of pork. We have high blood pressure because of allowing flesh led people and this world of Satan's to allow you to feel deeply depressed because of the color of our skin. If you don't give thanks to God for anything you eat even if it's fish, beef, a candy bar or whatever then it's UNCLEAN. Stop listening to people and read the bible for yourself and allow the Holy Spirit to show you things and not man and especially flesh led men even if they are of the church or medical world.
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In Asia there is a delicacy ---> fresh monkey brains.
At the restaurant they place an 'alive' monkey in middle of the table with his head sticking out of the top of the table. His head is held stable in a vice.
Then the chef comes over and knocks the monkey in the head cracking his skull.
An opening is made by picking through his scalp (the monkey is still alive) and pulling away the cracked part of skull bone and exposing the brain so the the customers can gingerly pick through his pulsing grey matter
I know its not right to judge people on what they eat but there are repercussions for eating certain things.
For instance - this wonderful delicacy of eating uncooked monkey brains - cause diseases that are akin to mad cow disease...Have you seen the affects of 'mad cow'...Jesus help us.
I am not saying that it is against God's will for us to eat pork and shell fish but I am saying that it is against God's will for us to eat what makes us unhealthy.
And I am saying that even before the world was given modern doctors with modern technology - God knew how to keep many diseases away from His people - long before we found out that eating pork is rather unhealthy.
So my hat goes off to our Creator - He is so amazing!
God sits high but He looks low...may His name be blessed forever.
And in closing - you might not go to hell for eating pork but you may die and suffer unnecessary diseases because you ignored some really great guidelines He provided for His people in the OT.
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Sis. Newview,
I saw a documentary on the History Channel many years ago about Asians eating monkey brains - they actually showed how it was done as you described here.
My opinion then and it stands the same today, this is ungodly.
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Sis,
As the holy scriptures state: "All things lawful are not expedient"
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Permalink Reply by Archbishop Trevor 'Elihu' Greene on
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Hold on now sister. I'll have to check the dietary laws for the monkey. Someone pass me a Torah and the Talmud while you're at it.....
Bro Watson, pass me a Hebrew-Greek Lexicon, and a few writings from Polycarp, and Clement of Alexandria. Maybe they mentioned something on it.
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