God's Instructions About Food From Genesis to Revelation

God gave information regarding His provision of food for man during every different time period in the Bible known as administrations.   Which information pertains to us? How does this apply to our faith and religion?

In the 14th chapter of Romans, Paul discusses different attitudes towards eating and gives instruction from God on how to approach  different social situations involving food. See how this affects your practical application of your faith and religion when dealing with others--even those in your own church community.

Christ came to set us free in so many ways.  If you believe in him, you have been set free from sin to serve God in true righteousness and holiness.  It is in light of this that we are asked to present our bodies to God as living sacrifices. Our faith and religion is based on this statement: 'If the Son has set you free, you are free indeed!' Through Christ you can do all things for your health--even what food you eat or choose not to eat--offering yourself as a living sacrifice unto Him!

There is a lot of conflicting information  available today about what is good and/or bad for you in terms of food. Health is a hot topic in every faith and religion... Know this for certain, God knows what is best for each individual person. 

The first thing that God gave to mankind in Genesis for food was the “herb bearing seed.”  How does this speak to your faith and religion and health?

What does the Bible have to say about alcoholic beverages?  Every faith and religion has something to say about this...what does God say about this "food?"  Is it a health benefit or curse?

As we read earlier in Psalm 104:15, bread “strengtheneth man’s heart." From this, we know it is not just a health food...it has everything to do with faith and religion

The olive leaf was the first vegetation brought by the dove to Noah when the great flood waters had receded from the earth. (Genesis 8:11) 

 For every creature of God is good, and  nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. (1 Timothy 4:4-5) How does your faith and religion receive this verse?  Is everything "food?"  Does everything you eat benefit your health?

In the Old Testament, God’s best for His people and the reward for their  obedience was always described as entering “a land flowing with milk  and honey.”  God is speaking not only about food and the health of the people, but rather their application to obey Him constituted their faith and religion.

Isn’t it sweet to know that God created food not only to be functional but also to be pleasurable?  Even the constitution of our thoughts and feelings affects our health--not to mention our faith in a good God!

In the Bible record of Job, when he sorrows over the plain food he consumes during his sickness,he says “Can that which is unsavory be eaten without salt?” (Job 6:6) In the lands and times of he Bible, salt was used for seasoning and was the only available preservative besides the natural process of fermentation.

For someone who has suffered the debilitating effects of addiction, overcoming can feel impossible.  But, with God all things are possible! This is our faith and religion applied!!

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.  It  shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. (Proverbs 3:7-8) 

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify  you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved  complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1  Thessalonians 5:23 NASB).  This verse is the summation of God's will regarding food, health, faith and religion.