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Thou hast taught me, good Father, that to the pure, all things are pure; but that it is evil unto the man that eateth with offence; and, that every creature of Thine is good, and nothing to be refused, which is received with thanksgiving; and that meat commendeth us not to God; and, that no man should judge us in meat or drink; and, that he which eateth, let him not despise him that eateth not; and let not him that eateth not, judge him that eateth. These things have I learned, thanks be to Thee, praise to Thee, my God, my Master, knocking at my ears, enlightening my heart; deliver me out of all temptation.
Source Confessions, Book X, §40 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Saint Augustine, who is quoting Saint Paul here, all of God’s creatures are good and are to be received with thanksgiving, and no one should despise or judge another for what they eat or do not eat. Today, at each meal, take a moment to give thanks, and refrain from any comment on what others eat or do not eat.
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