Ellen White counseled against eating mustard primarily because she considered it an "irritating condiment" that is injurious to health. In her writings, she groups mustard with other condiments such as pepper, spices, and pickles, stating that these substances "irritate the stomach and make the blood feverish and impure." She explains that the use of such condiments can inflame the stomach lining, similar to the effects of alcohol, and can lead to a craving for more stimulating foods, ultimately weakening the system and contaminating the blood. Here is a direct quote from her book Ministry of Healing: "Condiments are injurious in their nature. Mustard, pepper, spices, pickles, and other things of a like character, irritate the stomach and make the blood feverish and impure. The inflamed condition of the drunkard's stomach is often pictured as illustrating the effect of alcoholic liquors. A similarly inflamed condition is produced by the use of irritating condiments." (Ministry of Healing, p. 325) In summary, Ellen White advised against eating mustard because she believed it irritates the digestive system, contributes to poor health, and stimulates unhealthy cravings. References: - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing. Pacific Press Publishing Association, p. 325.

Ellen White’s writings make it clear that she strongly counseled against eating both mustard (as an irritating condiment) and pork (as an unhealthy and biblically prohibited meat). She explains that these choices are not in harmony with God’s ideal for health and obedience. However, her writings also emphasize that God’s love is not withdrawn from people because of their dietary choices. While she warns that eating pork and using condiments like mustard can have negative physical and spiritual effects, she also teaches that God is patient and merciful, leading people step by step to greater light and better choices. She writes: “If God requires His people to abstain from swine's flesh, He will convict them on the matter. He is just as willing to show His honest children their duty, as to show their duty to individuals upon whom He has not laid the burden of His work. If it is the duty of the church to abstain from swine's flesh, God will discover it to more than two or three. He will teach His church their duty.” (1T 206.3) Ellen White’s overall message is that God loves His children and desires their best good. He gives health counsel out of love, not as a test of His affection. If you are open to God’s leading, He will guide you gently and personally. In summary: According to Ellen White, God still loves you even if you eat mustard on pork chops. He wants you to grow in health and obedience, but His love is constant and He patiently leads each person as they are willing to follow. References: - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing. Pacific Press Publishing Association, p. 325. - White, E. G. (1868). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 1, p. 206.

Ellen White’s writings are clear that she counseled against eating both mustard (as an irritating condiment) and pork (as an unhealthy and biblically prohibited meat). She explains that these choices are not in harmony with God’s ideal for health and obedience. However, her writings also emphasize that God’s love is not withdrawn from people because of their dietary choices. She writes that God gives health counsel out of love, not as a test of His affection. God is patient and merciful, leading people step by step to greater light and better choices. For example, she says: - “Those who have lived upon a meat diet all their lives do not see the evil of continuing the practise, and they must be treated tenderly.” (Healthful Living, p. 97) - “If God requires His people to abstain from swine's flesh, He will convict them on the matter. He is just as willing to show His honest children their duty, as to show their duty to individuals upon whom He has not laid the burden of His work.” (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 1, p. 206) In summary: According to Ellen White, God still loves you even if you eat mustard on pork chops. He wants you to grow in health and obedience, but His love is constant and He patiently leads each person as they are willing to follow. References: - White, E. G. (1897). Healthful Living, p. 97. - White, E. G. (1868). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 1, p. 206.