forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
Paul reminded his readers that God created marriage and food for us to enjoy (1 Timothy 4:3). Since the coming of Christ, the distinction between clean and unclean foods is one we can eliminate (Mark 7:19; Acts 10:15; Romans 14:14; 1 Corinthians 10:23-33).