Counsel #2 — Is It Healthy?

Picture: Counsel #2 — Is It Healthy?CWe 64.1

Honored by King Nebuchadnezzar as potential administrators (see Daniel 1), Daniel and his friends were given food from the king’s own table. However, the food was not only unhealthy, but it also had been offered to idols. Daniel and his friends refused to compromise on matters of diet and nutrition. They understood the connection between health and holiness.CWe 64.2

The text suggests that Daniel's plant-based choices contributed to his mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Blessed with God's favor, he excelled in all his pursuits, giving honor to God for his abilities.^{[75]https://living-adventist.squarespace.com/how-tos/the-daniel-diet}CWe 64.3

In a world struggling with unhealthy habits, Daniel stands out as a positive role model. He's an inspirational figure whose story transcends time, a true "champion of wellness" for the ages.^{[76]https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vegan-diet-benefits}CWe 64.4

“In all matters of wisdom and understanding about which the king examined them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers who were in all his realm.” Daniel 1:20 NKJVCWe 64.5

“Daniel and his associates had been trained by their parents to habits of strict temperance. They had been taught that God would hold them accountable for their capabilities, and that they must never dwarf or enfeeble their powers.”Ellen White in Prophets and Kings, p. 482CWe 64.6

Reflect: Do you think Daniel would be tempted by the convenience and flavors of a modern diet, or would he stick to his principles of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and pure water?CWe 64.7