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Originally Posted by TheLegalist
God's command to not eat of swine etc... is not of the world buta principle issue of order for which certain animals are made and is about basic health of consumption. We do not touch the unclean thing. That is still a principle. nothing directly defiles the Spirit except the heart is what defiles but that which we do touch and handle may bring defilement from the heart. Food in itself does not defile my Spirit but it does have a issue with my health. Thus why God said is is a abomination unto you not him. Spiritual and physical laws are two different things. You should love that which God has given and treat you body as he thought was best by not eating that which he thought was best not to eat. The gospel is about his dying and us doing his will to obtain eternal life likewise. We obtain by contract of obedience which was brought about by HIS sacrifice in which HE became the mediator or administrator of the covenant. Thus IF we do we abide and have assurity of eternal life. If we don't continue to abide we will be judged unfaithful and a wicked servant.
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Don't let anyone condemn you by insisting on self-denial. And don't let anyone say you must worship angels, even though they say they have had visions about this. These people claim to be so humble, but their sinful minds have made them proud.
Col 2:19 But they are not connected to Christ, the head of the body. For we are joined together in his body by his strong sinews, and we grow only as we get our nourishment and strength from God.
Col 2:20 You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the evil powers of this world.
So why do you keep on following rules of the world, such as,
Col 2:21 "Don't handle, don't eat, don't touch."
Col 2:22 Such rules are mere human teaching about things that are gone as soon as we use them.
Col 2:23 These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, humility, and severe bodily discipline. But they have no effect when it comes to conquering a person's evil thoughts and desires.
There it is, right there. Big as Dallas. (Is Dallas big?)
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