Thursday, August 22, 2019

Forget about decaff products or only health issues -- The Word of Wisdom is also designed to separate Latter-day Saints from the world

                   Choices of caffeine abound in today's world.


THE Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints recently re-clarified some of the taboos of the Word of Wisdom.
A lot of the member reaction focuses on one forbidden ingredient: caffeine.
In my opinion, this is where all too many Church members miss a key purpose of the Word of Wisdom: to separate Latter-day Saints from the rest of the world.
(This is just like the ancient Israelites' health code separated them from the world ... But too many Church members only read The Book of Mormon and have never studied the Old Testament.)
The Word of Wisdom isn't just about health, in my view and not enough young church members are taught that.
Members can argue health studies all they want, or feel fine if they drink a decaff coffee, tea or even cola. But the spirit of "separation from the world" in the Word of Wisdom to me says NO to any coffee, tea or cola -- and says to stay out of any coffee shop period.
-My wife thinks the Church should firmly come out against energy drinks, which I do see many in the younger generation consuming daily. They are, of course, not a healthy alternative and a no-brainer to avoid regularly.
-Also, others notice that some Church members eat too many unhealthy snacks, or don't exercise. We can't lengthen our lives, yet we can certainly shorten them by unhealthy habits.



NOTE: This article and all of the NighUntoKolob blog are NOT an official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are the author's conclusions and opinions only.