50–52); and greater resistance to many of the diseases that attack the body. TG Health. Explain that God gave us these scriptures through Joseph Smith. They will get their LDS temple recommend taken away. 59) we are told they are not to be used ‘to excess, neither by extortion.’ The difficulty with most of the human family, is eating too much, and failing to heed his counsel. It is also the name of a health code based on this scripture, practiced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mormon fundamentalists, and to a lesser extent, some other Latter Day Saint denominations. ), “The Word of Wisdom is not a system of vegetarianism. 21–22. Brigham Young (second president of the Church) related some of the circumstances leading up to the reception of the revelation: “The brethren came to that place for hundreds of miles to attend school in a little room probably no larger than eleven by fourteen. …, “Thus by keeping the commandments we are promised inspiration and the guidance of the Spirit of the Lord through which we will know what is good and what is bad for the body, without the Lord presenting us with a detailed list separating the good things from the bad that we may be protected. Flesh Is to Be Used Sparingly “The Word of Wisdom is not a system of vegetarianism. 3:8; Dan. Any reasonable reader would understand that to be the pla… I just ask you … to recall the methods employed by certain tobacco interests to induce women to smoke cigarettes. Some grains are wheat, rice, corn, and oats. “The Word of Wisdom does not promise you perfect health, but it teaches how to keep the body you were born with in the best condition and your mind alert to delicate spiritual promptings ” (Boyd K. Packer, “The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promises,” Ensign, May 1996, 18, emphasis added). These products cannot be excluded simply because they are not mentioned specifically. Their bodies will be stronger and healthier than if they did not obey it. Dan. Word of Wisdom. “The Word of Wisdom is a law of health revealed by the Lord for the physical and spiritual benefit of His children. 16 All grain is good for the afood of man; as also the bfruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground—. 4. The loss of spiritual health is far more serious than the loss of physical health. Keeping the Word of Wisdom is a part of that worthiness. First, by saying that it would reduce weight. Lesson Insights for Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 22, The Word of Wisdom: "A Principle of Promise" from LDS Living. We have learned this from modern revelation. Any beverage that contains ingredients harmful to the body should be avoided.” (Priesthood Bulletin, Feb. 1972, p. “In my judgment,” said Elder George Albert Smith, “the use of tobacco, a little thing as it seems to some men, has been the means of destroying their spiritual life, has been the means of driving from them the companionship of the Spirit of our Father, has alienated them from the society of good men and women, and has brought upon them the disregard and reproach of the children that have been born to them, and yet the devil will say to a man, Oh, it’s only a little thing!” (in Conference Report, Apr. Clearly, meat is permitted [see D&C 42:18]. The Lord’s instruction in verse 6 that for the sacrament the Saints use “pure wine of the grape of the vine, of your own make” reinforces His earlier instruction that “you shall not purchase [for the sacrament] wine neither strong drink of your enemies; “Wherefore, you shall partake of none except it is made new among you” (D&C 27:3–4). ), Elder John A. Widtsoe explained: “The phrase ‘in the season thereof,’ referring to fruits and vegetables, has raised much speculation. There would be less disease and mankind would live longer if all would also heed the counsel of the Lord concerning the use of wholesome foods.” (Smith, Church History and Modern Revelation, 1:385. Although the Lord allowed a time of adjustment for those who were already members of the Church when the Word of Wisdom was given, today it is expected that all Saints adhere to the commandment. The Word of Wisdom is a revelation given to the Prophet Joseph Smith as a response to an inquiry. Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. The motion was accepted unanimously and became binding as a commandment for all Church members thereafter. 55–56.) Gen. 1:29; D&C 59:17 (17–20). 141.). The “pure wine” in Doctrine and Covenants 89:6 “is understood to mean new or unfermented grape juice, since the Word of Wisdom declares unequivocally against the internal use of alcohol in any form. …, “‘Parents meekly submit to this and later deplore the fact when their children are hopeless cigarette addicts.’” (In Conference Report, Oct. 1949, pp. It is true that it enjoins the use of deleterious substances and makes provision for the health of the body. Clearly, meat is permitted [see D&C 42:18]. That is implied in verse 3 of the revelation which states that the Word of Wisdom is ‘adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all Saints, who are or can be called Saints.’ 2. 464.). The Word of Wisdom is a commandment, and disobedience to any commandment results in the loss of the Spirit. There is a good deal of evidence, according to A. R. Lindesmith and A. I. Strauss, that in general, nonsmokers are more prone to be ‘steady and dependable, hard workers, with stable marriages,’ and that they have statistically less difficulty with marriage than do smokers. “Over the earth … the demon drink is in control. 11 Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with aprudence and bthanksgiving. It is not necessary to be commanded in all things. The Word of Wisdom is spiritual. ), What about cola drinks, kava, some health or sports drinks, or other drinks containing stimulants? In order to receive a fulness of joy, we must strive to be clean and pure, both in mind and in body. But the largest measure of good derived from its observance is in increased faith and the development of more spiritual power and wisdom. [See Young, Discourses of Brigham Young, pp. “And so the evidence piles up. 14.). 4 Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of aevils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of bconspiring men in the last days, I have cwarned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—. He has said that His Spirit shall not always strive with man.” (Gospel Standards, pp. If we sincerely follow what is written with the aid of the Spirit of the Lord, we need no further counsel. Includes questions to ponder and key points from the lesson. In preparation for a religious service at which the sacrament of bread and wine was to be administered, Joseph set out to procure wine. 7 And, again, astrong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies. 78–79.). The focus relative to this question is ‘hot drinks’ and caffeine, two separate items which, when lumped together as one, result in misconceptions concerning the Word of Wisdom. There are no carnal commandments. Christ invites all to come unto Him and denies none (see 2 Nephi 26:32). The Lord has said that he has not given a temporal commandment at any time. Later on, it was announced from this stand, by President Brigham Young that the Word of Wisdom was a revelation and a command of the Lord. Naturally, that includes animal products, less subject than meat to putrefactive and other disturbances, such as eggs, milk, and cheese. Bishops and stake presidents are responsible for determining whether members are worthy to receive Church ordinances such as baptism or those available in the temple or to enter the temple to receive ordinances for others. This is such a great resource for teaching kids about the Word of Wisdom! “Section 89, The Word of Wisdom,” Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual (2002), 206–11, President Brigham Young said: “I think I am as well acquainted with the circumstances which led to the giving of the Word of Wisdom as any man in the Church, although I was not present at the time to witness them. 60–61.). The text of the Word of Wisdom is rich and includes many dimensions, but the dietary counsel could be summarized as follows: 1. ... contains a section called the Word of Wisdom, which instructs church members on food and beverages they should and should not consume. An official statement by the Church’s leaders reads: “With reference to cola drinks, the Church has never officially taken a position on this matter, but the leaders of the Church have advised, and we do now specifically advise, against the use of any drink containing harmful habit-forming drugs under circumstances that would result in acquiring the habit. 14 All agrain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth; 15 And athese hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger. You know what it is and can read it at your leisure.” (In Journal of Discourses, 12:158.). 18 And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, ashall receive bhealth in their navel and marrow to their bones; 19 And shall afind bwisdom and great ctreasures of dknowledge, even hidden treasures; 20 And shall arun and not be bweary, and shall walk and not faint. TG Knowledge; Testimony. The revelation is best known today for establishing the widely recognized Latter-day Saint practices of abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and … TG Drunkenness; Temperance; Word of Wisdom. But it does mean that the destroying angel, he who comes to punish the unrighteous for their sins, as he in olden time afflicted the corrupt Egyptians in their wickedness [Exodus 12:23, 29], shall pass by the Saints, ‘who are walking in obedience to the commandments,’ and who ‘remember to keep and do these sayings.’ These promises do mean that all those who qualify themselves to enjoy them will be permitted so to live out their lives that they may gain the full experiences and get the full knowledge which they need in order to progress to the highest exaltation in eternity, all these will live until their work is finished and God calls them back to their eternal home, as a reward.” (In Conference Report, Oct. 1940, pp. Obedience is the condition on which all blessings are predicated (see D&C 130:20–21). Lev. Many scientific and technological advances are attributable to the new light and knowledge poured out on the world since the restoration of the gospel. The “Word of Wisdom” is the common name of a section of the Doctrine and Covenants, a book considered by many churches within the Latter Day Saint movement to consist of revelations from God. Qualifications for the ministry: Doctrine and Covenants 4 “If ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work” (Doctrine and Covenants 4:3). A Year of FHE // A Family Home Evening lesson for small children explaining what the Word of Wisdom is and how living it blesses our lives. Smoking causes a man to perform at an altitude as much as 5,000 feet higher than he really is, because of the oxygen space it preempts in his blood.” (W. Dean Belnap, “Tobacco and the Spirit of Man,” Instructor, Dec. 1966, p. Nov 12, 2012 - Institute Manuals for institute teachers and students as well as learning experience materials, student readings, and basic doctrines. President Heber J. Strength of body, including resistance to contagion, is a result of wise living. “In another revelation (Sec. It includes prudent counsel on foods that provide healthy nutrition and emphasizes moderation, which can … That wasn’t an accident; it was a fulfilment of the promise of God as a result of observance of the Lord’s commandments.” (In Conference Report, Oct. 1945, pp. LDS members, commonly known as Mormons, refer to a scriptural canon called Doctrine and Covenants, or D&C. This Day in LDS History. On February 27, 1833, as recorded in section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the revealed which foods are good for us to eat and which substances are not good for the human body. (verses 5–9) 2. Hyrum Smith, brother of the Prophet, wrote: “And again, ‘hot drinks are not for the body, or belly;’ there are many who wonder what this can mean; whether it refers to tea, or coffee, or not. With modern preservation techniques, today it is possible to enjoy nearly every food “in the season thereof” all through the year. One Latter-day Saint physician noted the effects of tobacco on the body: “Time and time again the medical and psychological sciences have brought forth evidence which points toward the destructive nature of the cigarette. Tobacco, like alcohol, possesses medicinal properties for use on sick animals. ), The Doctrine and Covenants does not specifically mention heroin, cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, other illegal drugs, or the abuse of prescription drugs. Some of the early Brethren explained what was meant by this phrase. 21 And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the adestroying angel shall bpass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. “This interpretation is reinforced by the fact that … water was early in the history of the Church substituted for wine, for sacramental purposes. This is the eternal decree. Show the children copies of the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants. Oct 6, 2020 - Explore Liz Richards's board "Doctrine and Covenants", followed by 564 people on Pinterest. Grant emphasized that the Word of Wisdom was a commandment and warned those who did not obey it that “the day is gone by when the Lord will trifle with the Latter-day Saints. A. J. Schaffer points out that there is a higher premature birthrate among children whose mothers smoke than among nonsmokers, and that the mortality rate of these premature births was higher among offspring of smokers than of nonsmokers. While the commandments have effect upon the body and temporal things they are all in essence spiritual. Drunken with strong drink, men have lost their reason; their counsel has been destroyed; their judgment and vision are fled; they reel forward to destruction. President Joseph Fielding Smith said: “The temporal salvation of the children of men is a most important thing, but sadly neglected by many religious teachers. This, and the complaints of his wife at having to clean so filthy a floor, made the Prophet think upon the matter, and he inquired of the Lord relating to the conduct of the Elders in using tobacco, and the revelation known as the Word of Wisdom was the result of his inquiry. Prov. The "Word of Wisdom" is the common name of an 1833 section of the Doctrine and Covenants, a book considered by many churches within the Latter Day Saint movement to consist of revelations from God. Obedience to the Word of Wisdom, keeping the “temple of God” undefiled (1 Corinthians 3:16), invites the Holy Ghost to help us resist the temptations of the world. Elder John A. Widtsoe wrote: “The reward for keeping the Word of Wisdom is four-fold. This is not the intent, but any grain or fruit is out of season no matter what part of the year it may be, if it is unfit for use. Doctrine and Covenants 89:3 states that this revelation was “given for a principle with promise.” To receive the promise, we must obey the principle. Doctrine and Covenants 89:18–21 The Lord said grains are good for the body. 1–9, The use of wine, strong drinks, tobacco, and hot drinks is proscribed; 10–17, Herbs, fruits, flesh, and grain are ordained for the use of man and of animals; 18–21, Obedience to gospel law, including the Word of Wisdom, brings temporal and spiritual blessings. Bit by bit, piece by piece, a great mass of evidence is accumulating to substantiate from a purely scientific viewpoint the words of the Lord that ‘tobacco is not for the body.’ Nicotine in large quantities can take over the nervous system, causing severe convulsions. 12 Yea, aflesh also of bbeasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used csparingly; 13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be aused, only in times of winter, or of cold, or bfamine. ), President J. Reuben Clark Jr. said of verse 21: “This does not say and this does not mean, that to keep the Word of Wisdom is to insure us against death, for death is, in the eternal plan, co-equal with birth. So I say, every commandment involves a spiritual growth. 1949, p. Word of Wisdom (D&C 89) In 1833, Joseph Smith received a revelation called the Word of Wisdom, now canonized as Doctrine and Covenants 89. Includes a scripture, song, lesson, and two different activities for younger and older children. This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result. Clearly, meat is permitted" D&C 89:12. 17 Nevertheless, wheat for man, and corn for the ox, and oats for the horse, and rye for the fowls and for swine, and for all beasts of the field, and barley for all useful animals, and for mild drinks, as also other grain. A. Missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints frequently recite this revelation, which Joseph Smith received on behalf of his father. Strange as it may seem, if you began at the lower corner of that graph and followed up state by state, you would come to the state of Massachusetts next to the highest on the graph, yet you would not have reached the state of Utah. The last item to be examined is to show that the LDC version of the Word of Wisdom is a change from the original. President Joseph Fielding Smith said: “Such revelation is unnecessary. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, the Prophet was led to ponder upon the matter; consequently, he inquired of the Lord concerning it. 55–57.). All who humble themselves and come to the Lord may become Saints, and in Doctrine and Covenants 89:3 the Lord assures us that all Saints can obey the Word of Wisdom. IE plants. It indicates simply the superior value of fresh foods as demonstrated by modern science, but does not necessarily prohibit the use of fruits or vegetables out of season if preserved by proper methods.” (Evidences and Reconciliations, 3:157.). President Stephen L Richards noted: “Every commandment of God is spiritual in nature. President David O. McKay observed the gradual growth of these evils in his lifetime: “The purport of that [revelation] impressed me in the twenties and the thirties of this century. Clearness of mind is the gift of those whose bodies are in a healthy condition. As serious as the physical dangers are for using tobacco, the spiritual dangers, especially for members of the Church who know the law, are even more serious. Individuals who struggle with addictions may not succeed in quitting all at once but can be helped by family, health professionals, medication, fasting, prayer, and priesthood blessings. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004, ix–xx. “Drink brings cruelty into the home; it walks arm in arm with poverty; its companions are disease and plague; it puts chastity to flight; and it knows neither honesty nor fair dealing; it is a total stranger to truth; it drowns conscience; it is the bodyguard of evil; it curses all who touch it. These “God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man” (v. 10). Injury to the body may be comparatively trivial to the damage to the soul in the destruction of faith and the retardation of spiritual growth. You have to go twenty percent points higher up the graph to find Utah, the state that has produced more scientists born within its borders per capita than any other state in the American Union. Doctrine and Covenants + Pearl of Great Price, Journal Edition The Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price, Journal Edition... After an unanswered prayer for God to save her mother, how this Latter-day Saint regained her faith in prayer LDS Living - In this week's episode of This Is the Gospel , Anna's mother is diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. 5:22 (11, 22); Rom. Many through the years have likewise conspired or contributed to making the use of alcohol, coffee, tea, other forms of tobacco, and drugs more socially acceptable. 183–84].” (Joseph F. Smith, in Conference Report, Oct. 1913, p. The apple under the tree bruised and decaying is out of season while the good fruit is waiting to be plucked from the tree.” (Smith, Church History and Modern Revelation, 1:385. 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