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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 your message you requested, "Any help from a "qualified source is appreciated"; therefore, I trust a scriptural response will suffice. Check out 1 Timothy 4:1-5. Anyone telling you to abstain from certain foods for 'biblical' reasons is not adhering to the Spirit, but listening to decieving spirits and things taught by demons (v.1). There is no 'biblical' reason to abstain from certain foods if you accept it with thanksgiving. This is as direct a statement releasing you from "dietary law" as you are going to find in scripture. It goes on to say in v.16 to "Watch your doctrine closely...". If a person has other reasons to abstain from foods, so be it. But "Dietary Law" is just plain rediculous in light of the sacrifice. You said, " I do not wish to take Jesus' sacrifice in vain". That is good - shows your heart is in the right place but don't you think that adhering to the letter of a law that he died to fulfil takes his sacrifice in vain just as much as living a lawless life? Live in love and you will fulfil the law. Adhere to the spirit of the law (love) - not the letter. God has already blessed you, Phil |