Basil of Caesarea, on 1Tim 4:4

“For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be rejected that is received with thanksgiving:”

“This, assuredly, appeared to me to be ridiculous—to vow to abstain from pork. Therefore, teach them to refrain from foolish prayers and promises; nevertheless, allow the use to be a matter of indifference. No creature of God which is received with thanksgiving is to be rejected. Therefore, the vow is ridiculous; the abstinence is not necessary.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.