Ah, but Binger....They TRY to prove their worthiness of the “Lard’s” blessings by abstaining from coffee.
What I don’t understand is these Marmons keep spouting “we believe in the atonement of our sins....We believe in grace.” Yet they don’t believe the atonement of Christ’s blood is powerful enough to absolve them of the sin of drinking coffee or tea or smoking a cig...or even not paying a 10% tithe. If a Mormon does any of these things they cannot take part in “saving ordinances” in the Temple. period.
It seems these apologists are trying to separate themselves from the meat of Mormonism and are trying to appear more like mainstream Christians. My grandmother would be appalled at their mambly-pambly pandering. I guess we know where Romney gets it. They are not only “in the World, but OF the World.” Haven’t they attended priesthood meeting lately?
Also, lying , (fibbing is OK) is a powerful tool when in front of the recommend vendor. That machine most likely is also "one of the boys" that all go together for the annual deer (dear) hunt.