The SDA Bible Commentary is quiet on the flesh and wine aspect of Daniel 10:3. The verse tells me that Daniel did in fact eat flesh food and drink wine prior to and after this period of mourning. The drinking of wine, however, could very well have been unfermented grape juice.

Thanks Tammy for sharing your thoughts on this.
I don't believe God changes. He listed very clearly thousands of years ago what is clean and unclean meat, there are many poor people (SDA's and other Christians as well) who cannot afford the luxury of spending a couple of hundred dollars on changing their diet to be vegetarian, cause it's not cheap I counted as we made changes.
My point was being thaty if eating meat is a sin, and we know that Daniel ate meat, and Ellen White ate meat regardless of circumstances or anything, then it must be Ok to sin. That's where that line of thought ends.
I know it's not Ok to sin, after all that's why Jesus came, it was to take away our sins.
I believe that one should be temperate in all things, meaning one has to learn and be educated, and when they are willing to stop eating meat then fine. Until then, let them be convinced in their own mind. Our lives are a testimony to that, that's what people look at.

I am glad that you believe that Daniel ate meat and drank wine. I get exhausted over the same old theme over and over again. It really hinders me from participating anywhere in any forum, it gets old, but when someone presents a thought that I know is not Biblical, then I will present my thoughts.

Yeah, I believe John the Baptist was a vegetarian. Locust beans, I mean its even found in several products today, I think its called Locust Bean gum or something.
We must dress simple, but use your head about that. I found a site that was big on dress reformation, and when I looked at what they had I thought I was looking at a clip from the movie The Scarlett Letter, big huge dresses,bonnets, hear ye hear ye..

I am not comfortable with what's going on in our churches at least where I live, which was the complete opposite from when I was away a few weeks ago.
Last Sabbath I thought I was at a townhall meeting at work, all I could remember the pastor talking about was some life changing experience, so my mind went into autopilot and I thought about different things.. It was weird in the sense, that not enough scripture was given, not enough explanation and uplifting of Jesus. I'm old school when it comes to that, a church my dad helped start (actively helped start mind you, not a benchwarmer) has over 300 people actively attending church each and every Sabbath. This was over 20 years ago where it started very small and has grown, there are 2 services that occur at the same time one in english and one inspanish . There were people attending who's character and demeanor is warm, passionate, funny (humorous), willing to learn, and serving The Lord.
People came up to me and we talked, and I even got a free book!! And I love books, I can't get enough out of books hehehe
The book is called Omega II I highly recommend it to anyone. I am almost finished, and no it has nothing to do with the fringe groups constant badgering that it must be the trinity (blind people)..Its way deeper and very very interesting.
God Bless,
Will

My point was being thaty if eating meat is a sin, and we know that Daniel ate meat, and Ellen White ate meat regardless of circumstances or anything, then it must be Ok to sin. That's where that line of thought ends.
I know it's not Ok to sin, after all that's why Jesus came, it was to take away our sins.

Daniel and his three companions did not take the position that because their food and drink were of the king's appointment, it was their duty to partake of it. They prayed over the matter, and studied the Scriptures. Their education had been of such a character that they felt even in their captivity that God was their dependence; and after carefully reasoning from cause to effect, "Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself."
This request they did not prefer in a defiant spirit, but as if soliciting a great favor. The appearance of Daniel and his companions was like what every youth's should be. They were courteous, kind, respectful, possessing the grace of meekness and modesty. And the good behavior of these youth obtained favor for them. Of Daniel we read, "God had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs." And now as Daniel and his fellows were brought to the test, they placed themselves fully on the side of righteousness and truth. They did not move capriciously, but intelligently. They decided that as flesh-meat had not composed their diet in the past, it should not come into their diet in the future, and as wine had been prohibited to all who should engage in the service of God, they determined that they would not partake of it. The fate of the sons of Aaron had been presented before them, and they knew that the use of wine would confuse their senses, that the indulgence of appetite would becloud their powers of discernment. These particulars were placed on record in the history of the children of Israel as a warning to every youth to avoid all customs and practises and indulgences that would in any way dishonor God.
Daniel and his companions knew not what would be the result of their decision; they knew not but that it would cost them their lives; but they determined to keep the straight path of strict temperance even when in the courts of licentious Babylon. They rested their case in the hands of God, and the Lord co-operated with them. He took charge of these youth because they prayed to him, and sought his guidance in regard to the course they should pursue. The Youth Instructor, August 18, 1898, par. 8,9 10.

Good morning,

Will, I wish to thank you for your patience. Truly I needed to read a bit more, which I read a great deal more. And prayed a lot more.

This morning I will refer you to Mrs. White.

1. They decided that as flesh-meat had not composed their diet in the past,
2. it should not come into their diet in the future
3. and as wine had been prohibited to all who should engage in the service of God
4. they determined that they would not partake of it.

In addition, we all have steps to take with regards to how we will deal with the information that the Holy Spirit teaches. For we know that Mrs. White did not uphold all the standards when she was chosen, but we see steadily that her steps progressed in the manner that God taught her.

Your Sister in Christ Jesus,
Cheri

They decided that as flesh meat had not composed their diet in the past, neither should it come into their diet in the future. And as the use of wine had been prohibited to all those who should engage in the service of God, they determined that they would not partake of it. . . . {HP 261.3}

Clearly, when Daniel says he refrained from meat & wine in Daniel 10, it cannot mean that Daniel ate meat or drank alcohol at other times, in the light of this quote.

I'm so thankful for the Spirit of Prophecy!

Cheri, thank you so much for finding these quotes...they are so clear!