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.
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 sacrifice a master’s degree at a Baptist seminary in order to convert to Mormonism would show the Lord you love Him and honor Him more than the world.
Adversity and trials will end ultimately only when this life ends. Continually overcoming obstacles is a tribute to your faith and strength in the Lord.
If the Lord reveals to youi that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and contains the fullness of the gospel, then the Mormon doctrine that is contained in the Book of Mormon, must also be true.
