Tag: Biblical principles

According to the World Health Organization, which the Seventh-day Adventist Church references, no level of alcohol consumption is considered safe for health. This finding supports the long-standing church position that Seventh-day Adventists cannot drink alcohol as part of their biblically-guided lifestyle.

According to most interpretations of the Daniel Fast, packaged crackers are generally not permitted. The fast's principles prohibit processed foods, refined grains, and leavening agents like yeast, which are common in commercially produced saltine crackers. This guide explains why and offers fast-friendly alternatives.

The red juice in rare steak is not blood but a protein called myoglobin mixed with water. This scientific fact is crucial for understanding whether Jehovah's Witnesses can eat rare steak, as their beliefs require abstaining from consuming blood, a command found in several key biblical texts.

Over 21 million Christians participate in the Daniel Fast each year, and a common question arises regarding sweeteners, including date honey. This guide provides a clear and comprehensive answer on whether date honey is permitted, grounded in the fast's biblical and modern dietary principles.

Historically rooted in the Old Testament tradition of offering the best of the harvest, first fruit fasting has evolved into a modern Christian practice. This spiritual discipline involves dedicating the first part of a new season or year to God through a period of focused prayer and fasting, seeking divine guidance and consecration.

Throughout history, Christian dietary practices have varied widely, leading many to question if there is one ideal approach. This guide examines biblical teachings to help answer what diet does God want us to eat, focusing on principles of gratitude, stewardship, and moderation.

According to a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health review, spiritual community participation and other spiritual practices are linked with better health outcomes, including greater longevity and less depression. This growing recognition of the mind-body-spirit connection helps explain the increasing interest in approaches like the prayer diet, which seeks to align one's eating habits with spiritual intentions.