I’ve noticed that Mormons tend to have lots of children, and I was wondering if that had a reason behind. I’m also wondering what the Word of Wisdom is… Thanks!
2 Responses to “I’ve noticed that Mormons tend to have lots of children, and…”
Mario Rios
2012-01-16 04:45:26
The concept of a united family that lives and progresses forever is at the core of Latter-day Saint doctrine.
Hi friend. Thanks for your interesting questions. Mormons place great importance on family life. This emphasis leads some Mormons to choose to have bigger families. However, the Church does not tell its members how many children they should have, and there are certainly many Mormon families with fewer children. In fact, some Mormon families have no children at all. Everyone is welcome to worship with us.
The Word of Wisdom is the name Mormons use to describe their dietary code. Basically, we try to avoid addictive substances because we believe addictions can distract us from God and impede our spiritual progress. Specifically, we avoid things like coffee, black tea, tabaco, alcohol, and illegal drugs.
Richard
2012-01-16 18:10:11
The Glory of God is made manifest in His ability to glorify His children. (sadly many of His children seek for less than to be glorified, and rather seek for the glory of this world, but that is a whole other sermon;)
I don't know if you have any children yet, but if you do don't you want to see your child succeed, to be happy, to grow and be better than even yourself? I feel God our Eternal Father has similair yearnings for His children and will do all in His power to glorify all to the extent they are able to accept.
We as a church know that we are partners with God in not only bringing children into the world, but also seeking to raise them in families of God by teaching them the revealed doctrines of living prophets.
More children is more happiness, and more glory to our Father, as well as to ourselves one day.
The Word of Wisdom, I see, as God's "pamphlet of directions" on how best to take care of our mortal bodies, again not only for our own pleasure and ease in life, but so that we might be used as instraments in bringing to pass His eternal glory to the best of our mortal ability. Better, more healthy body means, in many cases, more ability to serve and do well for our large families, as well as for and with our fellow beings on our Earth.
The Word of Wisdom is the name Mormons use to describe their dietary code. Basically, we try to avoid addictive substances because we believe addictions can distract us from God and impede our spiritual progress. Specifically, we avoid things like coffee, black tea, tabaco, alcohol, and illegal drugs.
I don't know if you have any children yet, but if you do don't you want to see your child succeed, to be happy, to grow and be better than even yourself? I feel God our Eternal Father has similair yearnings for His children and will do all in His power to glorify all to the extent they are able to accept.
We as a church know that we are partners with God in not only bringing children into the world, but also seeking to raise them in families of God by teaching them the revealed doctrines of living prophets.
More children is more happiness, and more glory to our Father, as well as to ourselves one day.
The Word of Wisdom, I see, as God's "pamphlet of directions" on how best to take care of our mortal bodies, again not only for our own pleasure and ease in life, but so that we might be used as instraments in bringing to pass His eternal glory to the best of our mortal ability. Better, more healthy body means, in many cases, more ability to serve and do well for our large families, as well as for and with our fellow beings on our Earth.