Romans 14:2 For one believes that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eats herbs. 3 Let not him that eats despise him that eats not; and let not him which eats not, judge him who eats, for God hath received him.
Diets and foods do not add any intrinsic value to the worth or valuation of a person, in God’s sight, as far as salvation goes. Again, very much is sometimes made of the issue of diets and foods, especially among the Remnant. It is an indisputable fact that there are benefits to folks who adopt the principles and instructions thereof, but in reality, eating veggies does not add any more value to a person than folks who do otherwise.
When God’s numbers would have been tallied up in the judgement, many vegans will be weighed in the balances and found wanting, just as anyone else, if the righteousness of Christ wasn’t received into the heart by faith.
That is not to say that we should not seek to lead healthy lives, for there are tremendous benefits to be had, for those who adopt such a lifestyle. But we are not to overemphasize the issue, to the neglect of those weightier matters pertaining to the valuation of persons, and their salvation, because it is one’s faith in Jesus Christ that matters the most, not merely food and drink.
Romans 14:15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy food, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy food, for whom Christ died. 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!