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Why Christians are not obeying Jesus Christ?

Pork forbidden in Bible:

Leviticus 11:7-8

"And the swine, though he divided the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.

"Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcass shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you."

Deuteronomy 14:8

"And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcass

Alcohol forbidden in Bible:

ome of the reasons Scripture condemns the use of alcoholic beverages are that they distort the perception of reality (Is 28:7; Prov 23:33); they impair the capacity to make moral, responsible decisions (Lev 10:9-11); they weaken moral sensitivities and inhibitions (Gen 9:21; 19:32; Hab 2:15; Is 5:11-12); they cause physical sickness (Prov 23:20-21; Hos 7:5; Is 19:14; Ps 60:3); and they disqualify for both civil and religious service (Prov 31:4-5; Lev 10:9-11; Ezek 44:23; 1 Tim 3:2-3; Titus 1:7-8)." (REF: S. Bacchiocchi. The Sobering Facts About New Testament Wine, Signs of the Times, January 1990)

But almost all christians consume both pork and Alcohol. Why they are not obeying Jesus Christ (pbuh) if he is their god??

But most of the muslims follow his teachings by avoiding alcohol and pork.

Hence Muslims are more closer to Jesus Christ(pbuh) since he is one of the Mightiest messengers of God. What have Christians got to say on this??

Update:

@ Chris Jan Very few Muslims are going against Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) by violence and murder. But almost whole Christians in the world are going against Jesus Christ. Most of the Christians consume alcohol and pork. None of the women cover their head and wear decent clothes. The church changed the laws for the sake of ur convenience and enjoyment!

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  • kaz716
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Most of what you're quoting is from the OT. Let me introduce you to the New Testament and the New Law that Jesus established. Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. The New Testament says wine is good for the stomach (1 Timothy 5:23); Jesus declared all foods are clean to eat (Mark 7:18-19) and God told us the same thing (Acts 10:10-16). Guess you learn what you want to from the internet, rather than reading the whole bible.

    So why don't you address this question to Jews?

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Oh the problems between Paul's teachings and the teachings of Jesus go even further then what you mentioned. Paul teaches that the law was only a school master to bring you to Christ that after salvation there is no need for the law. Jesus said he didn't come to change the law. He also didn't say that he did away with the law either. Jesus also taught that you are judged by works not faith. Paul taught that you are judged by faith not works. Clearly they contradict each other! The truth is Paul was intent on destroying what Jesus was doing and he realized that in order to do that he would need to act as if he was following this Jesus while making sure to put his own sick ideas in there. That way his ideas not the ideas of Jesus would be what the religion is based on. Thus he wrote most of the New Testament and Christianity is not based on Jesu but Paul. It should more accurately be called Paulism!

  • ...
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Not only consumption of pork, but also covering head and praying. Jesus Christ used to pray to God. In the bible, women are commanded to cover their hair or else their hair should be shaved off even the Holy Quran doesn't say this.

    Lol, look at the answers here. Really, Christian believe Jesus is God, then how can a God die?who was he praying to? How can three person be one?

    If Jesus is son of God, then Adam should be God's first son since Adam was also born without a father. If God had a son or daughter then he is not worthy of being God. God doesn't have a consort and He is too glorified to have a son. He is free from all needs and wants. Glorified He, The Most High, The Most Merciful.

    Source(s): Follower of Jesus, Moses, Mohammed and other prophets (peace be upon them all)
  • C
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Those are all old testament dietary laws. Go on to the New Testament.

    Look at the very first miracle of Jesus, he turned water into wine at the Wedding feast at Cana.

    So drinking is not the sin, but drunkenness is. Drinking is not required to be a Christan and many Christan's do not drink. No Christian should be a drunkard though!

    How can Muslims be closer when you don't accept his divinity? Want close, google transubstantiation and read the New Testament.

    Hope this helps a little.

    Source(s): Catholic Convert
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  • All food that GOD created is good- NT

    The OT were examples of the things to come.

    Those religions that still worship according to the OT have not accepted Christ as the savior and redeemer of the world.

    Christ is the sacrificial lamb of GOD. Who died once for all. That who so ever believes in this lamb will never perish but have eternal life with GOD

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

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    You assume what you do not know. Not all Christians eat pork, not all Christians drink alcohol, and if you knew Christ Jesus, you would know that we are no longer under the law, but under grace.

    Jesus said it's not what goes into a man that defiles him, but what comes out. There is no food that is forbidden to us, there are foods that are not healthy. So we may put into our bodies what we will, and God will not condemn us for it.

    What comes out of man that defiles him? Strife, envy, hatred, lies, covetousness..

    It's not a competition to see who is closer to Jesus. Jesus says I am the way the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but by me. I follow Him.

    Source(s): Christian.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Those are Jewish laws handed down by Moses. They are not Christian laws. Move ahead to the New Testament

  • 1 decade ago

    Okay....most Christians make a distinction between old laws & the new one...the old testament was replaced by the new one & if Jesus doesn't endorse it in the new one, its been repealed. The main message is to love your neighbour, not dietary requirements.

    I'm a non christian, but I have been paying attention to what they say here.

  • 1 decade ago

    you are taking the verses from the old testament , and we are not under the old law of moses , we are under the new covenant in jesus christ .

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    yeah all those peace loving muslims are really living life correctly, hey who cares about mass murder and honor killings, not eating a bacon sandwich is the real way to heaven!

    Source(s): maybe we should talk about how the quran has more anti semitism than the mein kempf, i 100% agree that muslims are following the koran correctly and to the word, but when your prophet is a war monger who married a 6 year old child thats the reason why the we have no peace in the world today. jesus - love and forgiveness mohammed - war
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