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How do we know that eating certain foods does not make us righteous?

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Eating certain foods does not impact our righteousness because holiness comes from a relationship with God, not dietary observances.

The belief that diet can influence one's righteousness is fundamentally flawed from a biblical standpoint. Jesus emphasized that it is not what goes into a person's mouth that causes defilement, but what comes out of the heart (Matthew 15:17-20). In Romans 8:1-4, we see that righteousness is fulfilled in the elect through Christ's perfect obedience, not through adherence to dietary restrictions. The dietary laws serve as a reminder that holiness is inherent in one's identity as a child of God, defined by His grace, rather than by actions taken or foods eaten. Understanding that we are declared holy leads us to act in accordance with our identity rather than trying to establish it through works.
Scripture References: Matthew 15:17-20, Romans 8:1-4

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Chewing the Cud
Tim James · Jan 1, 2012
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