My new insights into the Word of Wisdom

I saw this five minute video a couple of days ago, and even though I've been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for nearly 50 years, I was surprised by some of the things it said. Over the years, I've seen the benefits in my life of eating lots of fruit and vegetables and only a little meat. Since I have problems with my adrenal glands, living a healthy lifestyle has greatly improved my quality of life. In fact, it has been startling for me to learn that, with my condition, if I had been having caffeine, alcohol, or smoking, I might not still be here. 

I've also thought a lot about healthy living, because I've been deeply affected by losing so many family members to lung cancer and alcoholism.  It has been so heartbreaking to not only witness their pain, but the suffering it has caused the rest of our family. As a young girl, I will never forget watching my Grandma Groom and my Grandpa Crane suffer with lung cancer and die early.

Why Won't the Church Let Her Be Baptized?

A friend told me that she had seen a "reality" show on TV where a young woman wanted to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but wasn't being allowed to join. She wanted to know why. Here is my answer. 


I have no idea what is really going on with that show, but I am very suspicious of emotional pleas on "reality" shows. As long as this is a publicity item, it probably won't happen. 

Also, you can not join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just because you "are willing". You have to take a series of lessons which teach you about the principles of the Gospel. 

Next, you must have an interview with a Church leader to make sure you understand the principles and are willing to live these principles which include such things as the Word of Wisdom (laws of health) https://www.lds.org/topics/word-of-wisdom?lang=eng, Chastity https://www.lds.org/topics/chastity?lang=eng, and Tithing https://www.lds.org/topics/tithing?lang=eng. 

Only after you demonstrate that you understand what you are committing to and have sincerely repented of all you have done which is wrong, are you allowed to be baptized. When you are baptized you commit with all your heart to keep all the commandments of God. You are not baptized to be a member of The Church, but as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Afterwards, you can be confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 


Here is a good place to learn more about the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
https://www.mormon.org/