When Mormons sustain someone as a leader, they promise to help and support that leader and not to criticize him. If there is a serious issue of worthiness, Mormons are advised to go to the leader who is directly over the leader in question and leave the matter to be handled by the proper authority.
Mormons, like anyone else, have to work to fulfill family, work, and church responsibilities. One or more of these may seem overwhelming at but if a person does their best the Lord promises to help them.
The prophet and Book of Mormon author Nephi states that he was “exceedingly young” when the story of the Book of Mormon begins. Though young, Nephi was old enough to lead his brothers to do what God had commanded them.
The Lord has commanded Mormons not to use alcohol. Even in matters of cooking, Mormons would do well not use alcohol. In matters of principle there is no compromise.
Some Mormons do not drink caffinated beverages because of the Mormon Word of Wisdom. These people are at times ridiculed by people claiming that the Mormon church is one of the larger stock holders for Coca Cola. Such false interactions are best turned into opportunities to share the Mormon Gospel with others.
In Mormonism, the Word of Wisdom says that we should avoid the use of tea, coffee, and strong drinks. In order to be baptized into the Mormon church, a person must live the Word of Wisdom, even if it means giving up old habits.
The Word of Wisdom teaches that hunting wild animals should be done only in times of need, but also to eat meat sparingly any season of the year.
To quit smoking, first resolve to never smoke again. Then throw all tobacco away. Now ask the Lord for the strength to obey the Word of Wisdom.
Meat from domesticated animals is to be used sparingly and with thanksgiving. The meat of wild animals is to be reserved for famine and times of hunger.
To help your husband overcome a pornography addiction stay faithful yourself, support your husband’s good activites, and refuse to allow pornography in you home.
