1 Timothy 4:1-5 NLT

Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. 

These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead.

They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth. 

Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks.

For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer. 

1 Timothy 1:4-5 NLT

There's a freedom here that Paul is warning Timothy to teach about that is so easily lost.

Good things become rules that will supposedly save us. 

The rule is, if God has made it, it's good. 

These around food whether cultural or religious, as a follower of Jesus you don't have to worry about. 

Paul is standing against things that were going on on his day, warning about what might happen.

Perhaps for us this is "food for thought".

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