Cheese ~ Healthy or Not Healthy? January 27, 2024 by Tammy Roesch Posted in Health & Christianity Tagged Cancer, Cheese, Constipation A woman I put 100% stock in, wrote way back in 1905, nearly 120 years ago, that CHEESE is “wholly unfit for food.” This woman had a 3rd grade education, and knew little about science, but she was a humble woman who God was able to use to educate and instruct people with TRUTH. During her lifetime, she wrote more than 5000 Periodicals and 40 books, and she is the most translated female non-fiction author in the history of literature, as well as the most translated American non-fiction author of either gender. Her name is Ellen White. I have found from the study of her writings, over the last 50 years, that EVERYTHING she wrote, eventually SCIENCE comes to the same conclusion. She was just 100+ years AHEAD of her time. Because she wasn’t a Scientist, she often didn’t know the WHY’s of some of the things God showed her 100+ years ago. In this post, I’d like to share with you what she said about eating CHEESE, and what Science says today. “If milk is used, it should be thoroughly sterilized; with this precaution, there is less danger of contracting disease from its use. Butter is less harmful when eaten on cold bread than when used in cooking; but, as a rule, it is better to dispense with it altogether. Cheese is still more objectionable; it is wholly unfit for food.” Ministry of Healing, pg. 302. So, WHY is CHEESE “wholly unfit for food”? I recently read an article about what gives cheese its various flavors….it was very enlightening, and well, I am very thankful that I don’t eat cheese! If you really want to know what gives cheese its flavor, please take the time to read this article ~ Unless you are OK with eating mold, fungi and bacteria. “Like microbes on a rotten log in the woods, the bacteria and fungi in cheese break down their environment — in this case, the milk fats and proteins. This makes cheeses creamy and gives them flavor.” https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-behind-your-cheese-180981199/ Does the sound of eating microbes, bacteria and mold sound appetizing to you? It sure doesn’t to me! Have you ever wondered why, if/when you have driven in Amish Country, why is it that they sell so much cheese? It’s because they have no electric, no way to keep their milk cold, so the bacteria in Amish milk is far higher than bacteria in conventional milk (Amish don’t believe in sterilizing their milk either, so they start out with a much higher bacteria count than Conventional Dairy farms), the higher the bacteria count, the “better cheese” the milk makes! That is why so much of the Amish milk is turned into cheese ~ their milk is so high in bacteria that it can’t be sold to the dairy industry….but it makes WONDERFUL cheese! (If you like the thoughts of mold, bacteria and microbes! Let’s look at CHEESE from another angle….What health problems are related to Cheese? In the 1970’s, people ate an average of 11 lbs of cheese. Today, people eat 35+ lbs of cheese! https://www.livestrong.com/article/504830-what-does-too-much-cheese-do-to-the-human-body/ Cheese causes: 1. Indigestion & Heartburn 2. Cheese is usually high in Saturated Fat – the kind of fat that causes heart attacks and strokes. 3. Cheese is high in cholesterol, too much cholesterol also causes heart attacks and strokes. 4. Cheese is often high in sodium, resulting in high blood pressure. 5. Cheese is associated with higher risks of prostate cancer. 6. Cheese is high in fat, leading to excess weight gain. According to the Center for Disease Control, excess weight gain causes the following serious health issues: All-causes of death (mortality). High blood pressure (hypertension). High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (dyslipidemia). Type 2 diabetes. Coronary heart disease. Stroke. Gallbladder disease. Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint). Sleep apnea and breathing problems. Many types of cancer. Low quality of life. Mental illness such as clinical depression, ,anxiety, and other mental disorders. Body pain and difficulty with physical functioning. Share Do you suffer from Chronic Constipation? Guess what WebMD says the most constipating food is? You guessed it! CHEESE. Cheese is extremely constipating, it literally rots in your gut…. 16 percent of Americans and a third of those older than 60 suffer from chronic constipation. Giving up Dairy products and Cheese will go a long way in alleviating constipation. I hope I’ve convinced you that there really isn’t anything GOOD about Cheese except the taste. Whatever protein is in it, you can get that from a much healthier source. Plant-Based Cheese Now a days, there are some very good Plant-Based Cheeses you can buy, to replace the regular, unhealthy cheese. And, there are some very good recipes you can make in your own kitchen that are healthy and delicious. This Cashew Cheese Sauce recipe is a staple in our house. We love it as a dip with chips and vegetables, it’s wonderful in macaroni & cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, pizza, etc. Cashew Cheese Sauce Whiz in blender: 1 cup raw cashews 1 tsp. Sea salt 1 cup water ¼ cup oil (add slowly) 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. Onion powder 4 -Tab. Nutritional Yeast Flakes pinch of garlic pwd. Then add and blend till very smooth: 1 – 4 oz. Jar of pimentos. Share If you find these posts interesting, please SHARE them with your family & friends 🙂 And if you haven’t already subscribed, please do!
Chinese Corona Virus ~ COVID 19 Prevention & Protocol August 29, 2021 by Tammy Roesch Posted in Chinese Corona Virus, Health & Christianity Tagged Chinese Corona Virus, Chinese Corona Virus Prevention, Chinese Corona Virus Protocol, COVID 19 Prevention, COVID 19 Protocol, Dr. Neil Nedley, Dr. Peter McCullough, Dr. Zelenko COVID 19 Prevention As a Christian, I believe that when God created us, He created us with a powerful immune-system for just such times as we are experiencing today. Just as God has given us 10 Commandments ~ 10 Moral Laws, that, if we choose with God’s help, to live by them, they will mold our characters for Heaven, so He has given us 8 Health Laws, that, if we choose with God’s help, to live by them, they will build our immune-system and make us healthy. Practicing those 8 Laws of Health will be the best COVID 19 Prevention possible. And, if somehow we still succumb to the virus, following these 8 Laws of the Health will give us the best chance of recovery. So, What Are These 8 Laws of Health? The easiest way to remember them is to remember the acronym NEW START. N ~ Nutrition E ~ Exercise W ~ Water S ~ Sunshine T ~ Temperance A ~ Fresh Air R ~ Rest T ~ Trust in God We’ll touch briefly on them here, and cover them in more detail in another post. Nutrition ~ When God created man, He gave Him a certain diet….and the closer we replicate that diet, the healthier we will be. At Creation, our diet consisted of FRUITS, GRAINS & NUTS/SEEDS. VEGETABLES were not added until AFTER Adam & Eve sinned. The sooner we get back to this diet, the better we will be prepared when we come in contact with the various diseases. Exercise ~ Exercise has much to do with physical, mental and spiritual health. One of my favorite sayings is that I intend to WEAR OUT instead of RUST OUT. Water ~ You can live along time without food, but you won’t last long without water. Many people are suffering from health problems caused directly from dehydration. Taking in adequate pure water and bathing daily are absolute necessities for those wanting to be healthy. Sunshine ~ There is nothing like getting your Vitamin D straight from the sun! According to PubMed.Gov Vitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with increased risk for COVID-19. The sun, like water, is a purifier of the body. Temperance ~ There is an old wives tale that says, “Moderation In Everything”. That couldn’t be further from the TRUTH. The TRUTH is, we should be MODERATE or TEMPERATE in using the things that are good and healthy for us…and we just completely CUT OUT those things that are unhealthy and bad for us. That is TRUE TEMPERANCE. Fresh Air ~ You can live a LONG time without food, and you could even live days without water, but you cannot survive even minutes without AIR. The lungs need FRESH, CLEAN, INVIGORATING Air in order to carry your blood through your body and to cast of the waste and impurities that your body is constantly throwing off. Open your windows, day and night, and let the fresh air pour into your house. Rest ~ The hours before midnight are worth twice what the hours after midnight are worth, when it comes to sleep. Your body heals and repairs itself while you sleep. “Burning the candle at both ends” always catches up and when it does, you will pay. God has made our bodies to do best when we are on a routine. Go to bed at the same time every night, get up at the same time every day. This is the hardest of the 8 Laws of Health for me. I go to bed early every night…but sometimes it’s very difficult to turn my mind off and go to sleep. If I don’t get enough sleep for a couple nights, I can bank on getting sick. Trust In God ~ Before you can trust in God, you must know Him. The world is dying, literally dying, because they do not know God. The suicide rate is higher than ever. People see no light at the end of the tunnel. We have a little booklet called, Steps to Christ, that has led many people to a wonderful knowledge of God and a blessed relationship with Him. If you would like a copy, please email us at [email protected] Give us your name & address and we’ll mail you a free copy. This little booklet will bring you into a wonderful relationship with Jesus and walk you through the steps and teach you how to Trust in God. Learning to put our Trust in God is a critical part of the COVID 19 Prevention & Protocol. COVID 19 Protocol ~ I am not a Doctor, I’m just an Herbalist :). So, like you, I have searched to find people I trust, and the following COVID 19 Protocol is a compilation of the Protocols from several Doctors I trust. I’m a big believer in Proverbs 11:14 ~ Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” I have alot of confidence in Dr. Neil Nedley, MD, Dr. Zelenko MD and Dr. Peter McCullough MD. (Because I’m an Herbalist and my husband and I have a Mail-Order Health business, I’ll provide links to the products we carry that are recommended here, in case you do not have a source already. And if there is ever anything that you are looking for that you do not see on our site, please don’t hesitate to ask and we’ll try to get it for you. ) Dr. Neil Nedley, MD ~ Dr. Nedley has a very good video, you can view it here. He lays out a strong Protocol to AVOID coming down with COVID 19. I boiled down his recommendations to this ~ Vitamin D3 – 5000 mg/day (with food) Vitamin C – 1000 mg/2Xday Zinc – 50 mg/day Quercetin – 1000 mg/2Xday NAC – 1200 mg/day Elderberry Syrup Dr. Nedley also highly recommends that people check out Dr. Schevelt’s site for COVID 19 updates ~ Dr. Zelenko, MD ~ Dr. Zelenko is the Doctor who found out how much Hydroxychloroquine could help those sick with COVID 19, and alerted President TRUMP to that fact. He had made a wonderful video (that has since been removed) about how he has had tremendous success helping his patients and even himself when he came down with Chinese Corona Virus. It’s over an hour. If you can find it, it’s well worth the time. Shows how the FDA and the AMA hate his work because his Protocol is so effective and so CHEAP. They want to make alot of $ selling drugs. Dr. Zelenko’s PREVENTION PROTOCOL ~ This is Dr. Zelenko’s PREVENTION PROTOCOL ~ and in case his site is taken down, I’ve pasted it below. ********** Prophylaxis is an action taken to prevent or protect against a specified disease. Greek in origin, from the word “phylax”, meaning “to guard” and “watching.” Low Risk Patients Young healthy people do not need prophylaxis against Covid 19. In young and healthy people, this infection causes mild cold-like symptoms. It is advantageous for these patients to be exposed to Covid-19, build up their antibodies and have their immune system clear the virus. This will facilitate the development of herd immunity and help prevent future Covid-19 pandemics. However, if these patients desire prophylaxis against Covid-19, then they should take the protocol noted below. High Risk Patients Patients are considered high risk if they are over the age of 45, or if they are younger than 45 but they have comorbidities, that is, they have other health conditions that put them at risk. These patients have between a 5 to 10% mortality rate if they are infected with Covid-19. These patients should be strongly encouraged to take prophylaxis against Covid-19 in accordance with the protocol noted below. Protocol for Low and Moderate Risk Patients: Elemental Zinc 25mg 1 time a day Vitamin D3 5000iu 1 time a day Vitamin C 1000mg 1 time a day Quercetin 500mg 1 time a day until a safe and efficacious vaccine becomes available If Quercetin is unavailable, then use Epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) 400mg 1 time a day. Protocol for High Risk Patients: Elemental Zinc 25mg once a day Vitamin D3 5000iu 1 time a day Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) 200mg 1 time a day for 5 days, then 1 time a week until a safe and efficacious vaccine becomes available If HCQ is unavailable, then use the Protocol for Low and Moderate Risk Patients. https://Www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/Pmc/Articles/PMC7365891/ https://Www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/Pmc/Articles/PMC7318306/ https://Pubs.Acs.Org/Doi/10.1021/Jf5014633 https://Www.Preprints.Org/Manuscript/202007.0025/V1 Dr. Zelenko’s HOME TREATMENT PROTOCOL ~ Below is Dr. Zelenko’s HOME TREATMENT PROTOCOL in case you do come down with Chinese Corona Virus. And again, in case his site is taken down, I’ll paste the Protocol below ~ ********** Fundamental Principles Treat patients based on clinical suspicion as soon as possible, preferably within the first 5 days of symptoms. Perform PCR testing, but do not withhold treatment pending results. Risk Stratify Patients Low risk patient – Younger than 45, no comorbidities, and clinically stable High risk patient – Older than 45, younger than 45 with comorbidities, or clinically unstable Treatment Options Low risk patients Supportive care with fluids, fever control, and rest Elemental Zinc 50mg 1 time a day for 7 days Vitamin C 1000mg 1 time a day for 7 days Vitamin D3 5000iu 1 time a day for 7 days Optional over the counter options Quercetin 500mg 2 times a day for 7 days or Epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) 400mg 1 time a day for 7 days Moderate / High risk patients Elemental Zinc 50-100mg once a day for 7 days Vitamin C 1000mg 1 time a day for 7 days Vitamin D3 10000iu once a day for 7 days or 50000iu once a day for 1-2 days Azithromycin 500mg 1 time a day for 5 days or Doxycycline 100mg 2 times a day for 7 days Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) 200mg 2 times a day for 5-7 days and/or Ivermectin 0.4-0.5mg/kg/day for 5-7 days Either or both HCQ and IVM can be used, and if one only, the second agent may be added after about 2 days of treatment if obvious recovery has not yet been observed etc. Treatment Options Dexamethasone 6-12mg 1 time a day for 7 days or Prednisone 20mg twice a day for 7 days, taper as needed Budesonide 1mg/2cc solution via nebulizer twice a day for 7 days Blood thinners (i.e. Lovenox, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Aspirin) Colchicine 0.6mg 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days Monoclonal antibodies Home IV fluids and oxygen TRY TO KEEP PATIENTS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924857920304258 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7365891/ https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf5014633 https://vdmeta.com/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7318306/ https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf5014633 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924857920304258 https://ivmmeta.com/ https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2021436 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7392554/ https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.26.21250494v1 Dr. Peter McCullough ~ Dr. Peter McCullough has alot of excellent information out there ~ check out this video for starters ~ He has written many papers on Chinese Corona Virus and is in step with Dr. Neil Nedley and Dr. Zelenko. Disclaimer: I’m not a Doctor and nothing said here should be taken as Medical Advice. More Reputable People, Daring to Speak the Truth ~ Here is another VOICE that is well worth listening to ~ Alex Brenenson
Alcohol, Smoking & Chewing Tobacco July 24, 2021 by Tammy Roesch Posted in Health & Christianity Tagged Alcohol, Cigarettes, Tobacco An estimated 95,000 people (approximately 68,000 men and 27,000 women) die from alcohol-related causes annually,15 making alcohol the third-leading preventable cause of death in the United States. The first is tobacco, and the second is poor diet and physical inactivity.16 https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/alcohol-facts-and-statistics We have talked about the importance of a healthy diet & exercise throughout this catalog, but we haven’t spent much time on Alcohol, Smoking or Chewing Tobacco. I think we’d be negligent if we didn’t encourage those who drink and smoke and chew to break away from these health destroying, expensive and terrible vices. I know I’m going to step on some toes here, but I hope that in that process, if you are a user of any of these things, that your conscience will be pricked and you will desire to be set free from their bondage, and that someday not far down the road, you won’t be angry with me, but instead, you will thank me for shining the spot light on these things and helping you to see that our bodies truly are “the temple of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 6:19) and that God says that if we destroy our bodies, He will destroy us. (1 Corinthians 3:17.) ALCOHOL ~ the 3rd leading cause of preventable death What claims 50 times more lives than all the illegal drugs combined? What destroys 1 in every 4 families in America? What kills over 200,000 Americans each year? Is it crack? Is it cocaine? Could it be heroin? No, the undisputed heavy-weight champion of the drug world and number one killer of Americans is ALCOHOL! THANKS TO ALCOHOL . . . There are over 18 million alcoholics in America Cirrhosis of the liver kills over 30,000 each year and rising 50 percent of the people on welfare are due to killer alcohol 80 percent of all fire deaths are due to killer alcohol 65 percent of the drownings 22 percent of home accidents 77 percent of falls 36 percent of pedestrian accidents 65 percent of all murders 40 percent of all assaults 35 percent of all rapes 30 percent of other sex crimes 30 percent of all suicides Over 80 percent of all arrests are linked to killer alcohol! Alcohol destroys the liver and damages the brain. There is no “safe” amount of alcohol to drink. The ONLY safe practice is to NOT drink at all. SMOKING ~ the 1st leading cause of preventable death My mother-in-law started smoking when she was 9 years old. When Al & I got married, she was smoking 3 packs a day. 25 years later, she died from COPD. The MEDIA is so deceptive, they show these handsome manly men in their smoking ads but they never show you pictures of men on their deathbed, hooked up to oxygen machines which is how many die who smoke. I very much doubt that there are many people who need to be convinced of the harm of smoking these days, so we’ll spend a little time on the habit of CHEWING now. CHEWING ~ The Risks: Chewing Tobacco vs. Cigarettes Some people who have been persuaded to give up smoking have ended up placing the tobacco directly inside their mouth instead—in the mistaken belief that smokeless tobacco (a.k.a. spit tobacco, chew, chaw, dip, plug, etc.) is less toxic and dangerous. In 2016, about 3% of American adults used spit tobacco. This percentage is likely to increase as more public establishments enforce smoking bans across the country, alongside the rise in vaping, which can also have many harmful side effects. Users can get their tobacco fix by “dipping” snuff (a fine tobacco, either moist or dry is held between the bottom lip or cheek and gum) or chewing (a wad of leaves, either shredded, twisted or in brick form, is placed between the cheek and gum). If you hold an average-sized plug in your mouth for 30 minutes, you’ll end up with as much nicotine as if you had smoked four cigarettes. What are the health risks of chewing tobacco as compared to smoking? Smokeless tobacco includes more than 28 cancer-causing substances, including the tobacco-specific carcinogen nitrosamines. Some products also contain more than 3,000 chemicals. But that’s not all: Because tobacco often has an unpleasant taste, smokeless brands tend to be loaded with sugar, and that leads to tooth decay. The gritty material in the tobacco leaves wears down the surfaces of the teeth, stains the enamel and scratches the soft tissues in the mouth, allowing the nicotine and other chemicals to enter the bloodstream directly. As an added bonus, your gums will likely recede, and you’ll develop oral lesions, a black hairy tongue and bad breath. Some smokeless tobacco products also contain salt that can raise blood pressure in vulnerable persons and may cause kidney disease. I haven’t even mentioned cancer yet: Long-term snuff users have a 50% higher incidence of cancer of the mouth and pharynx, as well as more malignancies of the larynx and esophagus. And here’s something you may not have considered: Tobacco chewers must spit—and thereby spread their germs to the rest of us. (About one in three Major League baseball players chew, and if you’ve ever watched a ballgame, you know it’s not pretty.) The bottom line? If you chew, you have not kicked the nicotine habit. https://parade.com/47772/parade/the-risks-chewing-tobacco-vs-cigarettes/ Some people will cry, “Moderation in everything!” That is one of the biggest lies ever. I hope no one reading this thinks it’s OK to use cocaine moderately. And the same thing goes for meth & heroin. Well, alcohol & nicotine are drugs, too, and for some who use them, they are just as hard to quit as are the harder drugs, sometimes even harder. All of these drugs affect the mind, and it is through the mind that God reaches us and communicates with us. We need to do all we can to keep the mind in the clearest and best condition possible. If you are addicted to alcohol or tobacco or other drugs, don’t be discouraged. Take heart! God wants to free you from your addiction and make you healthy, physically, mentally & spiritually. Ask for the free book we offer called, The Ministry of Healing. There is a chapter in it that will bring great hope & encouragement to you. “The good resolutions made in one’s own strength avail nothing. Not all the pledges in the world will break the power of evil habit. Never will men practice temperance in all things until their hearts are renewed by divine grace. We cannot keep ourselves from sin for one moment. Every moment we are dependent upon God.” Ministry of Healing, 179. Before my husband was a Christian, he was an alcoholic and heavy drug user. He’s been free from the slavery of addiction now for over 40 years. He knows that the ONLY SAFE COURSE is 100% total abstinence. He has written a book titled, “THIS IS MY BELOVED SON, HEAR HIM…” and chapter 13 is on Health, I hope you find it a blessing. I hope and pray that this section of the catalog has not made you angry, but rather has inspired you to break free and help others break free, too.
Map of Obesity in America Compared to Political Map of US May 22, 2021 by Tammy Roesch Posted in Health & Christianity Tagged Obesity In America, Political Parties & Obesity Let’s look at Obesity in America. It’s not CUT & DRIED or 100% ACCURATE, but I think it’s pretty clear if you look closely at the MAPS, you will see that the HEALTHIEST STATES are for the most part DEMOCRAT States. Yellow & Green are the LEAST OBESE States & Orange & Red, predominantly the Republican States, are the MOST OBESE States. Obesity in America POLITICAL MAP of the US To me, this is especially sad, because I believe that Christians should fall into the Republican side of the equation (if for no other reason than just the PRO-LIFE issue alone.) Sadly, I think that this is an accurate representation on Christianity as a whole, today. Most Christians are not very interested in Health. Most Christians don’t believe they have a real responsibility to take care of their bodies. Most Christians eat and drink whatever they desire and as much of it as they desire. Self-control and being temperate is hardly thought about in mainline Christianity. How sad it must make God to see that those who don’t even claim to be His children take better care of their health than those who do claim to be His children. Christians should be the healthiest people in the World! They should be a living testimony to everyone around them, just like Daniel was in Babylon, as to how healthy one can be when they follow the Health Laws God has given us in His Word. If you would like more information on how to get healthy, please visit our site and ask for a FREE CATALOG.
This Is HOW Animal Products KILL You April 10, 2021 by Tammy Roesch Posted in Health & Christianity My favorite author wrote this over 100 years ago, before people understood that this is HOW animal products kill you, they clog your arteries and give you heart attacks and strokes. The effects of a flesh diet may not be immediately realized; but this is no evidence that it is not harmful. Few can be made to believe that it is the meat they have eaten which has poisoned their blood and caused their suffering. Many die of diseases wholly due to meat eating, while the real cause is not suspected by themselves or by others. Ministry of Healing, pg. 315.1 This is what heart blockages are caused from….CHOLESTEROL…that forms PLAQUE which only comes from the MEAT/DAIRY that people eat. This Author was over 100 years ahead of the Scientists & Doctors…she wrote much on the subject of HEALTH and everything she wrote has always been proven true by Science. Her name was Ellen White. She had an accident when she was very young and her schooling ended at 3rd Grade. It is amazing what God can and will do with a person if they surrender their life to Him. Cheese is something many find really hard to give up…if you love cheese, you should try the CASHEW CHEESE recipe we have. It’s delicious and easy to make and so healthy for you! Filling our arteries up with cholesterol is just ONE way that eating animals can KILL you.
Daniel’s Example Is For Us Today ~ Don’t Compromise the Truth to Appease April 3, 2021 by Tammy Roesch Posted in Health & Christianity Tagged Daniel's Example is For Us, Don't Compromise the Truth to Appease Don’t Compromise the Truth…. “And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.” Daniel 1:5. How many times I’ve heard Christians say that, “We must be careful not to offend someone by not eating whatever they offer to us.” If there were ever a time when it would have been right to compromise and eat what was set before him, Daniel had that opportunity. Think about it. He was told to eat whatever food & drink the King set before him, food that he knew was UNHEALTHY and on top of that, it had been offered to Idols. Remember, Daniel was young and he was a slave. He and his three friends and many other Jewish youth had just been taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar’s army. Then they were hauled off to Babylon, and were put into a rigorous 3 year educational program. The King was providing them with what he considered the BEST food he could give them. It would have been very easy for Daniel and his three friends to justify eating that food and drinking the alcohol set before them. Their mothers had taught them, “Don’t compromise the truth.” They knew the risks they were taking by doing the right thing and not compromising the diet that had been handed down to them from God Himself. They knew that much was at stake, perhaps, even their lives. But they also knew ….that if they compromised here, they would be on a slippery slope that only went one direction ~ down. And they knew too, that if they stood firm, that they could ask for God’s blessing and protection. They trusted God enough to believe that even when their lives were in danger, they should obey Him, and let the chips fall wherever they would fall. And God blessed Daniel and his three friends wonderfully! At the end of the 3 years, when they went for their final exams, Daniel and his friends were found them not just twice as intelligent as their peers, no, he found them 10 TIMES more intelligent! “Whenever the king consulted them in any matter requiring wisdom and balanced judgment, he found them ten times more capable than any of the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.” Daniel 1:20 So too, today, we should do the right thing don’t compromise the truth, and don’t be afraid to offend our friends or family. Be as diplomatic as possible, but know where the line is and refuse to compromise where we should not compromise. I’ve found personally …that it is rare that people are offended, if you kindly explain your convictions. Instead of compromising, use these opportunities as WITNESSING OPPORTUNITIES, where you can share the TRUTH with those in darkness. The only times I’ve had people be offended were times when they were Christians who KNEW BETTER and were angry with me for not joining them in their disobedience. These Old Testament stories have wonderful lessons for you and me TODAY!