Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Again, forbidden foods often taste very good and it is often the case that the word of God, pertaining to diets and foods would pit us against our taste buds. The sights and sounds of evil would often appeal to the senses, and therefore, believing God, the Bible, and His prophets, ought to take preeminence over the evidences of our five senses.
In other words, what we may see, hear, feel, taste or smell must be made subordinate to it is written if we are live by every word that proceeds from out of the mouth of God. Let us therefore walk by faith, and not by sight, for it is the will of God that our belief in Him would transcend the evidences of our senses.
We therefore end with a passage of scripture that should steer us clear of the Thomas mode of belief, for if we are to survive the deceptions of these last days, it would be by faith and faith alone.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!