Post by dwolfe on Feb 12, 2014 2:55:53 GMT
I always wanted to use this verse when people try to say that chewing tobacco is evil or that the body is the temple of the lord. The pharisees were offended when Jesus ate without washing his hands. I relate this to people being offended by someone chewing tobacco. Now I know it isnt the best or cleanest of habits, but I dont agree with trying to twist scripture to meet things they are not meant for. It isnt what we put into our mouths that defile us, it is what comes out our mouths that defile us because what comes out of our mouth is what is in our heart according to scripture.
Interesting also is the verse that goes along with many, v.23 - "All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." Man is not inherently good like humanism would have us believe. So much so that it grieved God that he had made man in Noah's time.
Interesting also is the verse that goes along with many, v.23 - "All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." Man is not inherently good like humanism would have us believe. So much so that it grieved God that he had made man in Noah's time.