"For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:" 1 Timothy 4:4
Unlike the OT dietary laws which forbade certain animal foods, in the NT we have a new liberty to eat without the same restraints, but with this condition: there must be thanksgiving. We have here then, the basis for giving of thanks or praying over our food prior to eating. It makes us mindful of its source and thankful for its faithful, daily provision. In a society and time when appreciation for the basic things of life and thankfulness for their ready availability is almost non-existent, we would do well to be thankful to the Lord and teach our children the same!
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