Palerider Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) The question is, is this passage referring to the sanctification of all meat through the fulfillment of the mosaic law, where that which was previously unclean was made clean by "the word of God", or is it a call to sanctify all food by prayer at every meal? Both? This passage specifically mentions thanksgiving, but blessing of food is not mentioned. It seems to me, by this passage, that it is sanctified through the "word of God" (previously) and the reception of it with thanksgiving (daily). In other words, the word of God has sanctified all food for those who receive it with thanksgiving. Were you thinking along these lines? As you well point out, Paul is addressing the issue of what food is kosher to the new Jewish/Gentile Christians and what is not. Trying to get everyone whether Jew or Gentile out from under the shadow of the Mosaic law. By declaring all creatures "good" or acceptable, he (God) then goes on to instruct what OUR obligation is, which is to receive with thankfulness that which He has made holy or "acceptable" through His word and OUR prayer. Obviously God isn't the one to be praying here. Because we do (hopefully) all things in our lives unto God, I don't think it wrong to ask him to bless (or sanctify) food for our sakes and for us in our prayers to give thanks for what we receive. So I think you're fairly correct. Hope this helps. Edited November 20, 2013 by Palerider 1
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