Would God Eat Organic Food!?

1 Timothy 4:3 (NIV) in Context

3They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.

Acts 10:12-15 (NIV) in Context

12It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. 13Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat."

14"Surely not, Lord!" Peter replied. "I have never eaten anything impure or unclean."

15The voice spoke to him a second time, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean."

Romans 14:20-21 (NIV) in Context

20Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. 21It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother to fall.
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I must admit this has been very hard for me to rap my head around, because of the passages of Scripture referenced above. I have heard pastures site these verses as a sort of justification to eat what ever you want, and not to worry about the consequences. This has troubled me to the point of writing this article. I have spent a lot of time looking to clarify this apathetic view of what scripture says we should and should not be eating. I feel like there is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation being spread out there about what the proper food is to eat according to the Bible, by many people, including church leaders.

By proof texting 1 Timothy one might come to believe that anyone preaching to eat an "Organic Diet" is one of these hypocritical liars mentioned by the author of this Pastoral Epistle. Which, by the way, authorship has been in debate for quite some time now. Trust me I am telling you the truth, even if this Epistle is God-Breathed, in no way does it imply that people who chose to eat a healthier diet consisting of whole Organic foods that nourish the temple of God, their bodies (1 Corinthians 6:12-20), are false teachers and/or demons. Beware of church leaders who tell you it's okay to gorge yourself with synthetic man made highly processed foods. Why!? Because I am certain that God wants all his children to live long, healthy, abundant lives, and if you don't believe this maybe we're not serving the same God. The Bible warns us, not to put our faith in man (Isaiah 2:22). Therefore, since conventional farming methods are the result of human wisdom from the last 200 years, what do you think the Bible has to say about us humans thinking we no more then YHWH? Read 1 Corinthians 3:19-20; Proverbs 21:2 to find out.

You may have also heard someone site from Acts chapter 10, where a voice tells Peter, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean." A proof texter would choose to focus on this one statement, ignoring the fact that Peter was on his way to meet with a man by the name of Cornelius, a devout man who feared God. Cornelius was accustomed to eating all kinds of creatures, not allowed according to Jewish law, so the Lord tells Peter in this vision that he can eat what is given him. The point is... that everything made by GOD is clean, I can assure you this doesn't include animals pumped full of hormones to increase size and milk production, or food sprayed with herbicides, pesticides & other dangerous chemicals, all in the interest of the for profit CORPORATE MACHINE, you know what God has to say about serving two masters, if not click the last link in this sentence.

Another verse I sited above was Romans chapter 14. Here is a great example of instructions given to not judge someone based on which of God's foods they choose to eat. We shouldn't judge each other for being vegans, vegetarians, or for being meat eaters. In the time this letter was written, over 1500 years ago, there weren't any chemicals to be worried about. Unfortunately, this is not the case any longer, so ask yourself...if God came to your house for dinner, would you feed him food grown by his design, or that of imperfect, greedy, self serving human beings?

My personal opinion for the support of my "Organic Diet" is quite simple. Conventional farming employs the use of "CHEMICALS" to speed up the harvest of God, the Creator of everything, yes he even set the time for the harvest!!! And since man thinks he is smarter then & that he can do things better then God, he will come to ruin (Proverbs 14:29). Proverb 3:5-6pretty much sums it up for me. Many that read this article will probably be offended, if so, you should probably realize that I am not here to make you feel warm and fuzzy, and neither was our Lord (Matthew 10:34-39; Luke 12:50-53). To learn more about Gentiles & Christians who subscribe to this type of lifestyle please visit this site (www.bragg.com)

Recommended sites that support this view:

1. http://www.omorganics.org/
2. Organic Consumer Association
3. Green Earth

Yours in Truth, Love & Life,

Ambassadors of Yeshua HaMashiach, Founders of Truths Revealed Ministries, a ministry devoted to healing and truth from the Word of Adonai Elohim (a.k.a. the Bible). We really appreciate all the feedback. Please let us know if you believe we have proof-texted, because this is never our intention. For more information about us please check out the links below:

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What Is The Truth!?

1 Peter 3:15-16 (NIV) in Context

15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

The word "apologetics" comes from the Greek word "apologia," pronounced, "ap-ol-og-ee’-ah." It means, "a verbal defense." It is used eight times in the New Testament: Acts 22:1; 25:16; 1 Cor. 9:3; 2 Cor. 7:11; Phil. 1;7; 2 Tim. 4:16, and 1 Pet. 3:15.

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I have done a lot of thinking about this very thing. The question of what is the truth? The truth of God, of life and death, of our actions, thoughts and even our words. How can we figure out whether or not something is true and good. There are a few things that make this a very difficult thing for many of us to decipher, including myself. Where to start? I feel that the most appropriate place to start a conversation about this subject is with the Creator of all things, but first things first.

What if someone doesn't believe in the existence of God? There are many arguments for the existence of God. (Romans 1:18-32) Let's assume for the rest of this article that you believe in God of the Bible.

Now that we believe in God, let's get to know him...uhhhh, how are we supposed to do that!? I am sure you have heard of the Bible, the most published, translated book of all times. A book that has been used as a weapon by men looking to suppress the innocent & poor, to expand their own agendas for power and money. It's been used to fuel the ignorance of racism, fascism, & hatred. But it is unfair to pass judgment on someone or something, especially for misuse by FALLIBLE HUMANS, pushing their own asinine theologies. This is another reason we are told in Matthew 7:1-3 & Luke 6:36-38 not to judge others, because the actions of people are never perfect and as Christians we are to imitate Christ who came to save and not to judge (John 12:46-48).

Yours in Truth, Love & Life,

Ambassadors of Yeshua HaMashiach, Founders of Truths Revealed Ministries, a ministry devoted to healing and truth from the Word of Adonai Elohim (a.k.a. the Bible). We really appreciate all the feedback. Please let us know if you believe we have proof-texted, because this is never our intention. For more information about us please check out the links below:

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How Do I Recognize A Saint Today?

1 Corinthians 6:2 (NIV) in Context

2Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?

Here I have compiled a list of certain characteristics, attributes, attitudes, & qualities to help you identify a saint, a.k.a. "Christian". The word saint(s) is found 68 times in the NIV translation of the Bible, and this word was used by the Apostle Paul to describe regular Christians. Here are the qualities to be shown by a Saint according to Galatians 5:22-23; 22,"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." 2 Peter 1:3-8 is another great example of more characteristics that should be displayed by the saints of today. Here are a few key points that I feel necessary to address:

• Saints are called to use their gifts & serve: 1 Corinthians 12:20-35
• Saints are called to be healers: Mark 6:12-13; Acts 3:1-10, 5:12-15, 14:8-10. Read Why Can't Everyone be Healed!? for a better insight.
• Saints should never judge anyone: Isaiah 33:22; Matthew 7:1-3; Luke 6:36-38; John 12:46-48.
• Saints temples(a.k.a. bodies) should reflect a complete state of health & wellness: John 2:20-22; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
• Saints should be free from Greed and Debt: Ecclesiastes 5:10; Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 17:16; Proverbs 22:26-27; Matthew 18:25; 1 Timothy 6:10
• Saints should be defenders of the faith: 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Tim. 4:16; Philippians 1:7; 1 Cor. 9:3;
  
• Saints should emulate Christ while still acknowledging the Laws of Moses; Matthew 5:16-20; 16"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." 17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven."): (1 Corinthians 15:49; In Context)

Here I have compiled a list of a few things that don't necessarily make someone a saint, at least, not according to the Bible(But what does that matter...right!?):

1. Just saying that you're a "Christian", doesn't make someone a saint, even though technically both words are one in the same: Matthew 7:21-23
   
2. Someone who goes to church every Sunday: Colosians 2:6-15
   
3. Performing miracles after death: No biblical reference, because...well this is not Biblical! Here is one to oppose the idea of religious doctrine: Mark 7:7-9
   

Yours in Truth, Love & Life,

Ambassadors of Yeshua HaMashiach, Founders of Truths Revealed Ministries, a ministry devoted to healing and truth from the Word of Adonai Elohim (a.k.a. the Bible). We really appreciate all the feedback. Please let us know if you believe we have proof-texted, because this is never our intention. For more information about us please check out the links below:

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