Phytic Acid Friend or Foe, by Sue Becker - The Bread Beckers, Inc
The Attack on Bread – God’s Perfect Provision
For a long time I have been very concerned as I have watched bread be attacked from every direction. The “low carb” diet propagated the myth that bread will make you fat. Gluten is treated like some evil substance, found in bread, when in fact it is just the protein portion of the grain, with specific health benefits. This is not to negate the fact that some people have serious physical issues with gluten. But the problem is not with gluten. If so, why is corn such a common allergen? It has no gluten. What about milk? These are all wonderful foods that God has given us that are now thought of as unhealthy when in fact we are the ones who are unhealthy. We lack the ability to digest these foods properly. Now presently grain is bad because of some mold on the wheat and phytic acid in the bran. What next?
I believe that the day has come where God is going to use sickness and disease as a powerful evangelistic tool. As God’s people we must prepare. As we turn to His ways of eating, always letting His word be the final authority, we will see our health return. As those around us become sicker they will look to us for answers. As we share truth for physical health, we will be sharing truth for spiritual health. But if deceptive teaching can prevail and convince the world that bread is bad, then why would any one want the Real Bread of Life. Deceptive teaching is a powerful tool of the enemy. We must pray continually for wisdom. None of us is above being deceived. In fact as I have struggled with the validity of this teaching, the Lord spoke this scripture to my heart:
“You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? … Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to obtain your goal by human effort: Galatians 3:1 NIV version
I do not wish to be either foolish or bewitched. James 1:5 tells us that if we lack wisdom we are to ask God who will give it.
Throughout the Bible, bread is considered a symbol of healing or the presence of God. Jesus compared Himself to bread because bread, made from freshly milled whole grains is life giving and life sustaining. As the days become more and more evil, Jesus will be attacked in any and every way. If the life giving bread to which Jesus compares Himself, can be brought into question, then the very name of Jesus and His saving power can be more easily discredited as well.
Uh, guess the vegetarians aren't the only ones who are defending bread! Bread is more than a food, it's a part of our culture, it's the stock food we've built our civilization on. Attack it, and people fight back.
The Attack on Bread – God’s Perfect Provision
For a long time I have been very concerned as I have watched bread be attacked from every direction. The “low carb” diet propagated the myth that bread will make you fat. Gluten is treated like some evil substance, found in bread, when in fact it is just the protein portion of the grain, with specific health benefits. This is not to negate the fact that some people have serious physical issues with gluten. But the problem is not with gluten. If so, why is corn such a common allergen? It has no gluten. What about milk? These are all wonderful foods that God has given us that are now thought of as unhealthy when in fact we are the ones who are unhealthy. We lack the ability to digest these foods properly. Now presently grain is bad because of some mold on the wheat and phytic acid in the bran. What next?
I believe that the day has come where God is going to use sickness and disease as a powerful evangelistic tool. As God’s people we must prepare. As we turn to His ways of eating, always letting His word be the final authority, we will see our health return. As those around us become sicker they will look to us for answers. As we share truth for physical health, we will be sharing truth for spiritual health. But if deceptive teaching can prevail and convince the world that bread is bad, then why would any one want the Real Bread of Life. Deceptive teaching is a powerful tool of the enemy. We must pray continually for wisdom. None of us is above being deceived. In fact as I have struggled with the validity of this teaching, the Lord spoke this scripture to my heart:
“You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? … Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to obtain your goal by human effort: Galatians 3:1 NIV version
I do not wish to be either foolish or bewitched. James 1:5 tells us that if we lack wisdom we are to ask God who will give it.
Throughout the Bible, bread is considered a symbol of healing or the presence of God. Jesus compared Himself to bread because bread, made from freshly milled whole grains is life giving and life sustaining. As the days become more and more evil, Jesus will be attacked in any and every way. If the life giving bread to which Jesus compares Himself, can be brought into question, then the very name of Jesus and His saving power can be more easily discredited as well.
Uh, guess the vegetarians aren't the only ones who are defending bread! Bread is more than a food, it's a part of our culture, it's the stock food we've built our civilization on. Attack it, and people fight back.
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