What does the Bible say about food?

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The Bible teaches that food is God’s good gift, to be received with gratitude, used in freedom and self-control, and never valued above Christ or the glory of God. Genesis 1:29 and Genesis 9:3 show God’s generous provision, while 1 Timothy 4:4-5 calls believers to receive his creation thankfully. Christians should eat and drink to God’s glory, as 1 Corinthians 10:31 teaches, while avoiding quarrels and needless offense over disputable dietary matters (Romans 14:1-23; 1 Corinthians 8:8). Food sustains bodily life, but Jesus is the true bread who satisfies eternally (John 6:35), and God’s word is more necessary than physical bread (Matthew 4:4).