OIL…OLIVE OIL MENTIONED

Watch out for new, mixed, saturated, hydrogenated and cheap oils. A check on the benefits and negative effects of different oils is eye opening.

"For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills; a land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey..." Deuteronomy 8:7,8.

Ultimate blessings in food are repeated again and again in Scripture. Some, in ignorance, ignore the Old Testament today, we know that all Scripture is written for our "learning." From it we are blessed with patience and comfort.

 "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." Romans 15:4.

 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness..." 2 Timothy 3:16.

A key to believing this from the Bible is that the Word of God brings comfort and hope. We can be ahead of the newest fads. The claims for "science" today are too often spoken of as the final “word.” In fact, science by definition is defined as testing and having the “burden” of proving a theory.

 Extra Virgin Olive Oil rubbed onto my skin morning and night; I have used for years. It is another natural beauty treatment.

"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." Psalm 23:5.

OLIVE OIL IN SCRIPTURE

Repeated in the law for offerings to the LORD is fine flour and oil. “And if thy oblation be a meat offering baked in a pan, it shall be of fine flour unleavened, mingled with oil.” Leviticus 2:5 Oil is mentioned in Scripture one hundred and eighty-seven times. Olive oil is the only specific kind.

FINE FLOUR, OIL AND HONEY

The beautiful woman, adorned with gold and silver; her raiment, fine linen, and silk, and broidered work, and her food is also creating health .."thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and you were exceeding beautiful..." Ezekiel 16:13. Whole grain breads, cakes, crackers, pizza, and everything we love: make it with whole grain.

BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL ACCORDING to https://www.healthline.com/

1. Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats

2. Olive Oil contains large amounts of antioxidants

3. Has strong anti-inflammatory properties

4. It may help prevent strokes

5. It is protective against heart disease

6. Not associated with weight gain

7. It may fight Alzheimer's Disease

8. It may reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk

9. The Antioxidants have anti-cancer properties

10. Can help treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

11. Has antibacterial properties