IMO, those mean what they say. They don't say to not eat it ever. They say do not kill animals unless you need them for food. Don't go around killing life just for fun. Do it to save your life (self defense) or for when you need food to feed your family.dconrad000 wrote:JST Gen 9:11 “And surely, blood shall not be shed, only for meat, to save your lives; and the blood of every beast will I require at your hands.”
D&C 49:21 And wo be unto man that sheddeth blood or that wasteth flesh and hath no need.
D&C 89:15 And these hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger.
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Sparingly not only means that we should just eat a small amount, but also means that we should not just eat the muscle meats and then throw the rest away. Making stocks and broths from the skin, cartilage, and bones extends more very valuble nutrients and soothing gelatin. We should not discard organ meats either, especially in times of famine. Those organs will provide essential nutrients that will be difficult to obtain elsewhere.
We need to work at being more self-reliant physically. We should ideally be healthy enough to be able to handle all good, wholesome foods. If our bodies are so unhealthy that we will get ill if we consume dairy, meat, grains, or beans, then we should be working to overcome that weakness.