In Acts 15:20,29 the command is given to abstain from things strangled and from blood. How far should a Christian go in this matter? Are there any practical things one would do or not do to keep with this command?
This law was given in the law to the Israelites, therefore are we to conclude that it being restated in Acts is saying that this is one law that must continue? Or, is this command given here in relation to the practice of idol worship and drinking blood which was common at that time? Though this can't be the case since we are also told to abstain from things strangled. And since it is mentioned along with idol worship and fornication, can we conclude that eating or drinking blood is on the same par with idol worship and fornication?
Many times at Church, abstaining from idol worship and fornication is mentioned, but why not eating of blood?
I have met some Christians who enjoy eating blood pudding, and to me, this seems a violation of Acts 15. I personally conclude that one may eat of meat in good faith that its blood has been poured out, and that one must refrain from drinking blood or eating foods that are made with a blood base, such as blood pudding.
What are you thoughts on this matter?
This law was given in the law to the Israelites, therefore are we to conclude that it being restated in Acts is saying that this is one law that must continue? Or, is this command given here in relation to the practice of idol worship and drinking blood which was common at that time? Though this can't be the case since we are also told to abstain from things strangled. And since it is mentioned along with idol worship and fornication, can we conclude that eating or drinking blood is on the same par with idol worship and fornication?
Many times at Church, abstaining from idol worship and fornication is mentioned, but why not eating of blood?
I have met some Christians who enjoy eating blood pudding, and to me, this seems a violation of Acts 15. I personally conclude that one may eat of meat in good faith that its blood has been poured out, and that one must refrain from drinking blood or eating foods that are made with a blood base, such as blood pudding.
What are you thoughts on this matter?