Spiritual problems involving food and eating are as ancient as the first warning God gave to Adam and Eve, instructing them not to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, lest they die. Yet they ate, and through them, all mankind sinned by consuming what was forbidden. Food and life are deeply intertwined, as most of mankind eats multiple times daily, deriving energy and enjoyment from what God has created. In Genesis 9, God sets general guidelines on what can and cannot be eaten, permitting meat in mankind's diet but forbidding the consumption of blood out of respect for the animal's life. Leviticus 11 provides an extensive list of foods deemed clean or unclean, labeling certain creatures as abominations and defiling, with clear, visible signs to identify what is permissible, such as split hooves and chewing the cud for animals, or fins and scales for fish. These food laws, established from the beginning, remain in effect as God created specific foods for mankind's consumption. God also demonstrated adherence to His own laws by accepting only clean offerings, symbolizing His unity with mankind in consuming what is pure. In sacrifices, as seen with Cain and Abel, clean animals were required, and portions of offerings were shared with the offerer for food, linking food with divine blessing. In this technological age, mankind faces new challenges with food altered through experimentation for abundance and profit. Foods once safe, created by God for consumption, may now harbor toxicity over time, triggering chronic diseases. While solutions are unclear, the advice remains to do the best within one's circumstances, seeking the best food affordable, and being thankful for what is available. God faithfully provides a way of escape, as promised, and we are urged to pray at every meal, expressing gratitude for His provision. Romans 14 addresses food-related disputes, reminding us that such issues are not central to salvation but are personal and peripheral. The kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, but about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. We are cautioned not to destroy God's work over food by harsh judgments and to ensure our conscience is clear before Him.

God has given us the green things to eat, yet mankind has altered food through hybridization and genetic manipulation of crops like wheat, corn, and soy, intending to reduce hunger and improve nutrition. Though these efforts have increased crop abundance, they have failed in providing better nutrition, with the detrimental effects remaining unknown to many for decades. Processed foods, such as those found in fast-food sandwiches, contain harmful additives that slowly poison us, breaking down our immune systems and setting us up for diseases later in life. God nowhere instructs us to eat such processed foods, and even a milk cow with four stomachs cannot properly digest genetically modified corn. We must consciously make efforts to avoid poisoning ourselves as much as possible, never missing a meal without praying and asking God's blessing, and giving Him thanks for what we do have. This area of life should remind us daily of our need for the kingdom of God on earth, urging us to appeal to Him with sincerity while understanding the gravity of our situation.

Food issues have long been a concern among God's people, with modern challenges like genetically-altered foods, hybridization, and chemical additives posing health risks for marketing purposes rather than nutritional benefits. The root of this defilement lies in satan's influence over humanity, deceiving the world and impacting industries that produce food. This makes the problem fundamentally spiritual, with a solution that rests in our relationship with God. Though food contamination is widespread and unavoidable, God permits this under satan's sway, yet He promises a way through faith. Our spiritual connection with Jesus Christ, as part of His body, ensures that He nourishes and sustains us, just as He provided for Israel in the wilderness. He will make the food available to us acceptable for our bodies if we approach it with thankfulness and faith, asking Him to bless it for our life and health. We must remain disciplined in our food choices, seeking the best options within our circumstances, while refraining from judging others over dietary differences. The priority lies in exercising faith and keeping God's commandments, trusting Him to sanctify what we consume.