One area where God's law has been disregarded is that of clean and unclean meats. Many believe that all foods, even those deemed unclean, have been made fit for consumption today. When someone states they do not eat pork, shellfish, or other foods listed as unclean in Leviticus 11:1-23 and Deuteronomy 14:3-21, they are often labeled as Jewish. However, God's law applies to all of mankind, and it is vital for Christians to keep it to grow in righteousness. The clean and unclean laws are mentioned early in God's Word, during the account of the Noachian Flood, when Noah was commanded to take seven of every clean animal. After the Flood, Noah offered burnt offerings of clean animals and birds, suggesting these laws were known and practiced from the earliest days of mankind. Since there were no Jews or Israelites at that time, these laws are clearly intended for all humankind. In Genesis 9:3, God tells Noah that every moving thing that lives shall be food, just as the green herbs. This does not mean man has authority to eat any kind of animal. Just as certain plants are harmful and not meant for consumption, so are certain meats. All reviewed scriptures confirm that the law concerning clean and unclean meats remains in effect today. God has good reasons for the laws He gives, and there is no variation or shadow of turning with Him. Rather than assuming an Old Testament law is done away, we should trust that our Maker knows what is good for His creatures and put it into practice in our lives, unless it has been specifically set aside in the New Testament. At the very least, its principle remains valid to help us live abundantly.

The biblical command regarding clean and unclean meats remains in force today, representing numerous laws that protect against physical and spiritual impurity, directly relating to the pursuit of holiness. This principle of being set apart for a special purpose undergirds the law, distinguishing God's people from surrounding nations. As the spiritual temple of God, Christians are tasked with cleansing themselves of fleshly defilements, perfecting holiness in all areas of life. The law of clean and unclean predates the Old Covenant, existing in Noah's time and possibly earlier, thus not becoming obsolete with the Old Covenant's passing. God provides specific lists in Scripture of foods that are clean or unclean, along with guidelines to identify unlisted foods. Christ did not abolish this law; His teachings addressed ritual washings, not the consumption of unclean meats, emphasizing that true defilement comes from a person's conduct. Similarly, Peter's vision did not nullify this law but taught against calling any person common or unclean. Paul's writings also do not permit eating unclean meats, focusing instead on sensitivity to others' consciences regarding clean meats offered to idols. In God's Kingdom, the distinction between clean and unclean will continue to be taught by the priesthood during the Millennium. In the New Jerusalem, nothing that defiles will be present, and all citizens will be holy, underscoring the ongoing relevance of adhering to the law of clean and unclean meats as preparation for this destiny.