Jun 4, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Hi Gramps, I am just going to ask straight up, is being underweight a sin? I think knowing would help me do what I need to do to get better. Thanks. Niki Answer Niki, When reading the Word of Wisdom, which is referred to as “a...
Apr 28, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Health
Dear Gramps, It seems that many Mormons choose food as their drug/alcohol. While I know all things will be restored to their proper frame, is there any revelation about being physically fit in heaven? Thanks for the help. Eric ______________ Eric, your observation on...
Apr 24, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Health, Life's Lessons
I have heard that we shouldn’t get tattoos because our body’s are temples and we should defile our temple. Could playing a sport where serious injury is very likely result in “defiling” our temple? I played football in high school and tore my...
Apr 11, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, In the Word of Wisdom the 2nd verse states that it was given not by way of commandment. When did that change to a commandment? Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, In 1933 the General Handbook of instruction listed living the Word of Wisdom as a...
Mar 28, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
My husband has gone back to smoking after we were sealed in the temple. Just the other day he was upset at me for being upset at his smoking and said “My health is the only good reason I should stop smoking.” How do I come back to him and help him see again the list...
Jan 29, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, My husband is an avid soda drinker. It seems he must have it everyday. And it has to have caffeine. I’ve tried to convince him to go without it for a week but he says he knows he can but he doesn’t want to. I am concerned for him,...
Dec 19, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
In the text of the Word of Wisdom it says that it is specifically “not by way of commandment.” Which tells me that though it’s a good idea to follow the Word of Wisdom, the Lord does not require it. After all, He’s never shown any resistance to...
Aug 5, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Is Sanka decaf coffee against the “hot drinks” word of wisdom since it is 99.9% caffeine free? Has there ever been an official stand/letter from a prophet? Many drink coke, pepsi and mtn dew! Steve ___________ Steve, The Word of Wisdom does mention some...
Jul 14, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Do I have to confess to my bishop if I ate coffee desert? I ordered it but didnt know it had coffee in it until after I ordered it. If I didnt eat it it’s a waste of money. josh __________ Josh, When it comes to the Word of Wisdom, which this would fall under,...
Jul 11, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Health, Self Worth
Dear gramps, I am 19 years old and currently trying to return back to church. I’ve been less active for 5 years. In the time I was away I got two tattoos on my wrists. My question gramps is what does the average church member think about tattoos? Sometimes I...