
The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze; their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. (Isaiah 11:6-9 ESV)
The wolf and the lamb shall graze together; the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and dust shall be the serpent's food. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain,” says the Lord. (Isaiah 65:25 ESV)
The passages from Isaiah 11:6-9 and Isaiah 65:25 present a prophetic vision of a peaceful, non-violent world, where animals coexist harmoniously, and predation ceases. These verses align closely with vegan theology, which emphasizes that God’s ideal creation is one of compassion, justice, and non-violence, extending to all creatures.
1. Isaiah’s Prophecy and the Restoration of Edenic Peace
Isaiah describes a future where wolves dwell with lambs, lions eat straw, and no creature harms another. This mirrors the original peace of Eden, where God prescribed a vegan diet for all living beings:
📖 Genesis 1:29 (ESV) – “And God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.’”
In Eden, before sin entered the world, humans and animals did not murder each other nor consume flesh. The ideal state of creation was vegan, as both humans and animals lived without killing or violence.
Isaiah’s vision shows that at the end of time, when God’s Kingdom is fully realized, this original peace will be restored. The New Heaven and New Earth will be a place where:
A. No one will kill for food (Isaiah 65:25).
B. Animals will no longer prey on each other (Isaiah 11:6-9).
C. Destruction and harm will be absolutely banned and eliminated (Isaiah 11:9).
This prophetic vision reveals that veganism is not merely a dietary choice but a spiritual ideal, a reflection of God’s perfect world.

2. Why Not Live According to This Ideal Now?
If Eden was vegan and the New Heaven and New Earth will be vegan, why shouldn’t we choose compassion now, especially when we have the means?
2.1. Moral Responsibility – Since we can avoid harming animals, choosing veganism aligns with God’s values of mercy and justice.
2.2. Spiritual Alignment – The Bible calls for us to live righteously in anticipation of God’s Kingdom. If we know that non-violence is God’s ultimate plan, we should begin practicing it now.
2.3. A Call to Imitate Christ – Jesus embodied compassion and love for all creation (Matt. 9:13, 12:7). If we truly follow Him, should we contribute to the suffering of animals when we have an alternative?

3. Veganism as a Foretaste of God’s Kingdom
Going vegan is not just a personal choice—it is a moral and theological decision to align ourselves with God’s ultimate plan for creation. If we have the ability to live without violence, and we know that God’s perfect world is free of animal suffering, then the question is not just "Why go vegan?" but rather "Why wouldn’t we?"
By choosing a vegan lifestyle, we bear witness to the peace of God’s coming Kingdom, demonstrating that we desire a world without harm and destruction—just as God does.

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