Does one break the Mormon Church proscription against alcohol by cooking with alchohol?
Food cooked with alcohol may not be deleterious to the body, but perceptions of having alcohol around the house may be deleterious to the soul.
Food cooked with alcohol may not be deleterious to the body, but perceptions of having alcohol around the house may be deleterious to the soul.
It took a little time for the early saints of the Mormon Church to receive, learn and understand all the doctrines they were taught, including the Word of Wisdom.
God revealed the Word of Wisdom in the Mormon scriptures for the health and happiness of his believing children. The Book of Mormon substantiates and clarifies the doctrines announced in the Bible.
The law of Moses was fulfilled in Christ, and the outward signs of the law of Moses are no longer practiced
Although green tea may contain some constituents that could promote health, it is nevertheless against the Word of Wisdom and should be completely avoided. The beneficial constituents may be obtained from many other sources.
The Mormon Word of Wisdom teaches against drinking conventional tea. In the same section of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord says that herbs are good for man. Herbal tea, unlike conventional caffeine-laden tea, is beneficial and allowable for Mormons to drink.
We cannot control our relatives lives and must respect their choices, even if we disapprove. God will reward us for patient service and enduring.
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.
Mormonism teaches that suffering has a purpose. We must do our best to love and serve those who are at this point in their lives.