God’s original design, described in Genesis 1:29, is the only way to go if you want optimum health! No more carnivore for us. But just what is God’s original design? “Then God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you’” (Genesis 1:29). In the beginning, even the animals were not carnivores. According to Genesis 1:30, God also created certain plants for them to eat. But after “The Fall,” all that changed. The thief, Satan himself, entered the Earth to steal, kill, and destroy. And thus “Death” began to reign upon the Earth.
Some have said, “I do not see where it says in the Bible, don’t eat animals?” Maybe not, but it also never commands us to eat animals either. The closest thing the Bible says regarding eating animals occurred after the flood destroyed everything. During that time, Noah was permitted to eat animals. But that was not a mandate. Furthermore, it was only directed to Noah and his immediate family because there was nothing else to eat.
However, this is not really the point. The point is all about finding God’s way for you. In our case, in 2011, the Lord led us back to God’s original design given in Genesis 1:29, which refers only to eating plants, not animals. This has nothing to do with the various Scriptures regarding the ceremonial laws about what is clean or unclean. We just felt led to return to God’s original design. Each one must find their own way, as the Lord leads—Romans 14.
However, from a health standpoint, you might find it helpful to watch “The Last Heart Attack” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and “Forks Over Knives.” We came across both of these several months after the Lord led us to Genesis 1:29. It was a nice confirmation.
Thankfully, by the grace of God, we are both in excellent health. In fact, our health and energy have gotten even better since becoming vegetarians. Furthermore, we do not have to take any medications. I even feel like I am getting healthier and more energetic, PTL! Because of our extensive ministry activities, we must remain in good health. It is also essential that we preserve our health so we can have quality of life for the rest of our lives. Since our body is the Lord’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), temple maintenance is a priority for us!
FYI: We have been vegetarians (eating no living creatures) since June 2011. It was not difficult at all, and we have not missed eating animals either. When you follow the Lord’s lead, His grace will always enable you, whether you feel like it or not. We continue to remain healthy, feel good, and have great energy. Our prayer is for “health of life for the rest of our life, and strength of life to the end of our life.” Thank You, Lord, for health, strength, and life!
Lewis W. Gregory © 5/2012 updated 12/2018
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Sun, Dec 30, 2018
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