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NASB | 1 Corinthians 8:1 Now concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 8:1 Now about food sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge [concerning this]. Knowledge [alone] makes [people self-righteously] arrogant, but love [that unselfishly seeks the best for others] builds up and encourages others to grow [in wisdom]. |
Bible Question:
I have a question regarding Dietary Law. In Leviticus it is written that we should not eat pork. With Jesus redeeming us from sin by his death and resurection, are we now allowed to dismiss the Dietary Law?? I can't find anything literal that allows us to not adhere to the dietary law other than what is interpreted by people to be the "release" from the dietary law. Mark 7 states that Jesus says that it is not what goes into the man that defiles him, but what comes out of him. Still, no direct statement that the dietary law is not required. Below is a link to what I believe is a very strong argument to keeping the dietary law. At the same time, I do not wish to take Jesus' sacrifice in vain. the link: http://www.newswatchmagazine.org/restknowledge/eph215.htm Any help from a "qualified" source is appreciated. Please not from someone who says "well, I would say", i.e., opinion. Thanks CHA |
Bible Answer: In the New Testament Jesus and Paul declare all foods “clean” (Luke 11:41, Mark 7:19, Titus 1:15, Romans 14:14, 1 Tim. 4:3-5). Luke 11:41 (ESV) But give as alms those things that are within, and behold, everything is clean for you. Mark 7:19 (ESV) since it enters not his heart but his stomach, and is expelled?" ( Thus he declared all foods clean.) Titus 1:15 (ESV) To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled. Romans 14:14 (ESV) I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. 1 Tim. 4:3-5 (ESV) who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. [4] For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, [5] for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. |