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"Only such animals could be used for food as were in good condition. No creature that was torn, that had died of itself, or from which the blood had not been carefully drained, could be used as food. MH 312.1"
Likely biblical basis 90% Exodus 22:31
"And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs."
This verse prohibits eating meat torn by beasts, which aligns with the passage's statement that no creature that was torn could be used for food.
Likely biblical basis 90% Leviticus 17:13
"And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust."
This verse commands that blood be drained from animals killed for food, which aligns with the passage's statement that blood must be carefully drained.
"By departing from the plan divinely appointed for their diet, the Israelites suffered great loss. They desired a flesh diet, and they reaped its results. They did not reach God's ideal of character or fulfill His purpose. The Lord “gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.” Psalm 106:15 . They valued the earthly above the spiritual, and the sacred pre-eminence which was His purpose for them they did not attain. MH 312.2"
Direct citation 97% Psalms 106:15
"And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul."
Ellen White directly references Psalms 106:15 in this passage.

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