1 Timothy 4:4 Douay-Rheims

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

Basil of Caesarea

c. A.D. 330–379 Patristic

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.

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A.D. 379 · on 1Tim 4:4-5 (LETTERS 199.28)

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