I am a little confused about this verse.
"Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth."
The word that was translated to "meats" actually means "food". So to me, it looks like this bible verse is saying not to tell people to abstain from certain foods. But what does that mean exactly?
I THINK the word "abstain" means to not let yourself do something, even if you feel like doing it.
Example: Someone wants to have a slice of pepperoni pizza, but they decide not to because they think they should eat something healthier instead. This person is abstaining from pepperoni pizza.
So what exactly does this verse mean? I don't think it means that I should eat all the junk food I want. That wouldn't be consistent with the bible telling us to take care of our bodies. Also, it would encourage gluttony.
So what does this verse really mean?
"Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth."
The word that was translated to "meats" actually means "food". So to me, it looks like this bible verse is saying not to tell people to abstain from certain foods. But what does that mean exactly?
I THINK the word "abstain" means to not let yourself do something, even if you feel like doing it.
Example: Someone wants to have a slice of pepperoni pizza, but they decide not to because they think they should eat something healthier instead. This person is abstaining from pepperoni pizza.
So what exactly does this verse mean? I don't think it means that I should eat all the junk food I want. That wouldn't be consistent with the bible telling us to take care of our bodies. Also, it would encourage gluttony.
So what does this verse really mean?