Question: I listened to your health videos and really enjoyed them. What is your perspective on 1 Timothy 4:3-5, which states that all creatures created by God are good for us? I find there is still a controversy among naturopathic doctors about pork and seafood being okay to eat.

In the later days some will "advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth." (1 Tim. 4:3 NASB)

Answer: There is no way a Jew would consider unclean meats FOOD. Ask a Jew if he considers unclean meats as food and they will confirm, it is NOT food!

The reason God doesn't want us eating them is because they are the scavengers of the earth, consuming dead carcasses, and therefore they are very toxic. If we eat them, our liver needs to work overtime to clean out the toxins we have just injested. If the liver can't keep up, then one suffers a multitude of health problems.

I don't think we should forbid eating any food as I don't believe eating unclean food will keep you from heaven, although I do expect it will get you there sooner.

If you put top-notch fuel into your body, you receive the benefit of a long and healthy life!

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