Dec 7, 2015 - The Word of Wisdom diet is the Church of Latter-Day Saints’ official position on what its members should eat. The Lord has said that he has not given a temporal commandment at any time. Clearness of mind is the gift of those whose bodies are in a healthy condition. In Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants. Tobacco, like alcohol, possesses medicinal properties for use on sick animals. 17–18.). The text of the Word of Wisdom is rich and includes many dimensions, but the dietary counsel could be summarized as follows: 1. The line of demarcation between the temporal, or physical, and the spiritual, cannot be definitely seen. 7 And, again, astrong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies. ), 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. ), “The Word of Wisdom is not a system of vegetarianism. It points the way and gives us ample instruction in regard to both food and drink, good for the body and also detrimental. “In another revelation (Sec. 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. The purpose of the Word of Wisdom is more spiritual than physical. 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. The key word with respect to the use of meat is sparingly (D&C 89:12). In preparation for a religious service at which the sacrament of bread and wine was to be administered, Joseph set out to procure wine. Includes a scripture, song, lesson, and two different activities for younger and older children. 464.). 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. 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. During his address, President Brigham Young arose and proposed that all Saints formally covenant to abstain from tea, coffee, tobacco, whiskey, and “all things mentioned in the Word of Wisdom” (“Minutes of the General Conference,” Millennial Star, 1 Feb. 1852, p. 35). “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). Youth who are tempted to smoke, drink, or take drugs should be aware, not only of the spiritual danger of disobedience to God’s commandments, but of how difficult it can be to stop taking harmful substances after one has become addicted to them. 21–22. … The brethren came to that place for hundreds of miles to attend school in a little room probably no larger than eleven by fourteen. The first school of the prophets was held in a small room situated over the Prophet Joseph’s kitchen, in a house which belonged to Bishop Whitney. The motion was accepted unanimously and became binding as a commandment for all Church members thereafter. Youth who are tempted to smoke, drink, or take drugs should be aware, not only of the spiritual danger of disobedience to God’s commandments, but of how difficult it can be to stop taking harmful substances after one has become … In order to receive a fulness of joy, we must strive to be clean and pure, both in mind and in body. 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. 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). When used to bathe an injured part of the body, alcohol performs a service for which it was intended. But there is a far more important kind of knowledge with which Latter-day Saints are also concerned. …, “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. [See Young, Discourses of Brigham Young, pp. 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. If we sincerely follow what is written with the aid of the Spirit of the Lord, we need no further counsel. Strong drinks (alcohol), tobacco, and “hot drinks” (defined as “coffee and tea”) are not good for human consumption. The Mormon dietary or health code is called the "Word of Wisdom." LDS members, commonly known as Mormons, refer to a scriptural canon called Doctrine and Covenants, or D&C. Following this a woman’s hand would be shown on billboards lighting or taking a cigarette. [1 Corinthians 15:22; 2 Nephi 9:6.] Lesson Insights for Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 22, The Word of Wisdom: "A Principle of Promise" from LDS Living. The Lord said to the Prophet Joseph Smith, “This generation shall have my word through you” (Doctrine and Covenants 5:10). 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. “You Shall Have My Word: The Personal Ministry of Jesus Christ in the Restoration.” In You Shall Have My Word: Exploring the Text of the Doctrine and Covenants. Self-control is developed. ), Elder John A. Widtsoe explained: “The phrase ‘in the season thereof,’ referring to fruits and vegetables, has raised much speculation. Includes questions to ponder and key points from the lesson. Doctrine and Covenants 89:18–21 The Lord said grains are good for the body. There are no carnal commandments. A year or two passed and soon they were brazen enough to show the lady on the screen or on the billboard smoking the cigarette. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004, ix–xx. Alcohol and tobacco have place when used as the Lord intended. 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. 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. Although the Word of Wisdom was received on 27 February 1833, its acceptance by individual members of the Church was gradual. The revelation reads: “‘For, behold, I say unto you, that it mattereth not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink when ye partake of the sacrament, if it so be that ye do it with an eye single to my glory—remembering unto the Father my body which was laid down for you, and my blood which was shed for the remission of your sins.’ [D&C 27:2].” (Widtsoe, Word of Wisdom, pp. Dan. 10:9 (9–11); Isa. 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. First, by saying that it would reduce weight. The word of wisdom is section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants according to the Dictionary of Mormonism and the LDS church. President Joseph Fielding Smith said: “Such revelation is unnecessary. 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. ... contains a section called the Word of Wisdom, which instructs church members on food and beverages they should and should not consume. 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. “This interpretation is reinforced by the fact that … water was early in the history of the Church substituted for wine, for sacramental purposes. Come Follow Me Insights (Doctrine and Covenants 3–5, Jan 18-24) - powered by Happy Scribe I'm Taylor and I'm Taylor. I say it does refer to tea, and coffee.” (“The Word of Wisdom,” Times and Seasons, 1 June 1842, p. Missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints frequently recite this revelation, which Joseph Smith received on behalf of his father. We will learn by this faithful observance that the promises of the Lord are fulfilled.” (Improvement Era, Feb. 1956, pp. 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—. “And so the evidence piles up. 1:13 (6–20). TG Drunkenness; Temperance; Word of Wisdom. 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. 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. 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. Read Doctrine and Covenants 5:10 “But this generation shall have my word through you,” and invite the children to look for the picture to find out who the word “you” is referring to. If we live the Word of Wisdom, we keep ourselves pure before the Lord, who can then bestow all His blessings both in this world and in the world to come. When applied with skill, a tobacco poultice can be useful in healing the cuts and bruises of cattle. 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. 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. 1833: Joseph Smith receives Doctrine and Covenants 89, which comes to be known as the Word of Wisdom. ), The Prophet Joseph Smith said: “I understand that some of the people are excusing themselves in using tea and coffee, because the Lord only said ‘hot drinks’ in the revelation of the 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. TG Commandments of God; God, Will of. Some of the early Brethren explained what was meant by this phrase. …, “Tea and coffee … are what the Lord meant when He said ‘hot drinks.’” (In Joel H. Johnson, Voice from the Mountains [Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office, 1881], p. Some grains are wheat, rice, corn, and oats. “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. This is The Book of Mormon Steinfels, Come, Follow Me Insight's The Day Doctrine of Covenants, Sections three, four and five. 1:17 (6–20). “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. 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. 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. Doctrine and Covenants 89:5–9 contains warnings against things not good for man, while verses 10–17 list the things that should be used to maintain good health. 78–79.). TG Health. Their minds will also be healthier, and they will receive wisdom and treasures of knowledge. Jul 7, 2015 - Explore Lance Griffith's board "Mormon Doctrine", followed by 149 people on Pinterest. The loss of spiritual health is far more serious than the loss of physical health. Spoiled meat can be fatal if eaten, and in former times meat spoiled more readily in summer than winter. Elder John A. Widtsoe wrote: “The reward for keeping the Word of Wisdom is four-fold. 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. Word of Wisdom. Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. 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. It is true that it enjoins the use of deleterious substances and makes provision for the health of the body. 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. See more ideas about doctrine and covenants, the church of jesus christ, lds church history. These “God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man” (v. 10). Christ invites all to come unto Him and denies none (see 2 Nephi 26:32). This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result. 3 Given for a principle with apromise, adapted to the capacity of the bweak and the weakest of all csaints, who are or can be called saints. 185–86.). 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. All “wholesome” plants are ordai… It is not necessary to be commanded in all things. 5 That inasmuch as any man adrinketh bwine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father, only in assembling yourselves together to offer up your sacraments before him. TG Knowledge; Testimony. 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. (by Suzanne Armitage) Section 89 of the Doctrine & Covenants (D&C), also known as the Word of Wisdom, is a revelation appertaining to the health and strength of our physical bodies. Edited by Craig K. Manscill. Modern methods of refrigeration now make it possible to preserve meat in any season. President Heber J. 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. 14.). Likewise, the most regrettable and damaging effects of its infractions are spiritual, also. ), The Doctrine and Covenants does not specifically mention heroin, cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, other illegal drugs, or the abuse of prescription drugs. 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. 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). In short terms, it is a health code for the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which we must abide by in order to go to the sacred temple and to have a healthy living. "The Word of Wisdom is not a system of vegetarianism. Often when the Prophet entered the room to give the school instructions he would find himself in a cloud of tobacco smoke. These products cannot be excluded simply because they are not mentioned specifically. 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. 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. Many faiths have dietary laws, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of them. 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. 10 And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome aherbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—. This section forbids alcohol and hot drinks, and breaking it results in a sin for a Mormon. 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. Clearly, meat is permitted [see D&C 42:18]. 4. With the guidelines the Lord has given in this revelation, we should have little difficulty in determining both what and how much we can wisely eat. 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. 50–52); and greater resistance to many of the diseases that attack the body. 1 A aWord of Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion—, 2 To be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the aword of wisdom, showing forth the order and bwill of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days—. D&C 29:34. 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. The Unfolding Restoration Lesson 2: Understanding Doctrine - powered by Happy Scribe Welcome to the unfolding restoration. ), Elder Ezra T. Benson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve under President Brigham Young, broadened the usual interpretation of the Word of Wisdom when he said: “When we first heard the revelation upon the Word of Wisdom many of us thought it consisted merely in our drinking tea and coffee, but it is not only using tea and coffee and our tobacco and whisky, but it is every other evil which is calculated to contaminate this people. Nov 12, 2012 - Institute Manuals for institute teachers and students as well as learning experience materials, student readings, and basic doctrines. Show the children copies of the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants. 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. The Word of Wisdom implies to cease from adultery, to cease from all manner of excesses, and from all kinds of wickedness and abomination that are common amongst this generation—it is, strictly speaking, keeping the commandments of God, and living by every word that proceedeth from His mouth.” (In Journal of Discourses, 2:358.). This is such a great resource for teaching kids about the Word of Wisdom! Doctrine and Covenants 89. “Drink has brought more woe and misery, broken more hearts, wrecked more homes, committed more crimes, filled more coffins than all the wars the world has suffered.” (J. Reuben Clark Jr., in Conference Report, Oct. 1942, p. 8; see also Kimball, Miracle of Forgiveness, pp. President Stephen L Richards noted: “Every commandment of God is spiritual in nature. 1. “Yea, flesh also of beasts 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 sparingly; And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.” Doctrine and Covenants 89: 12 and 13 A plain reading of the text makes any interpretation other than “Don’t eat meat unless it is winter or famine, and even then, do so sparingly” difficult to justify. 55–56.) As individuals overcome their addictions and keep the commandments, the Lord’s blessings of self control and spiritual strength make it that much easier for them to continue to obey the Word of Wisdom. The revelation is best known today for establishing the widely recognized Latter-day Saint practices of abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and … While the commandments have effect upon the body and temporal things they are all in essence spiritual. “Some have stumbled over the meaning of this expression and have argued that grains and fruits should only be used in the season of their growth and when they have ripened. Naturally, that includes animal products, less subject than meat to putrefactive and other disturbances, such as eggs, milk, and cheese. 1972: J. Spencer … Some of the temporal benefits resulting from obedience to the Word of Wisdom are better health and vitality, strength, and endurance (see Brigham Young’s promise in Journal of Discourses, 12:156); greater strength to avoid such physical sins as unchastity (see Grant, Gospel Standards, p. 55); a savings in money not spent on harmful substances (see Grant, Gospel Standards, pp. The Word of Wisdom is a basic law. “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. Keeping the Word of Wisdom is a part of that worthiness. “The reason undoubtedly why the Word of Wisdom was given—as not by ‘commandment or restraint’ was that at that time, at least, if it had been given as a commandment it would have brought every man, addicted to the use of these noxious things, under condemnation; so the Lord was merciful and gave them a chance to overcome, before He brought them under the law. Clearly, meat is permitted" D&C 89:12. Explain that God gave us these scriptures through Joseph Smith. E. A. Murphy and J. F. Mustard discovered that chronic smokers were less able to withstand the effects of radiation than were nonsmokers, and that smoking interfered with action of the bone marrow, the part of the body that manufactures blood. 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.). Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants(D&C) contains a revelation from God commonly referred to as the “Word of Wisdom.” In this revelation, God explains what is and is not ordained for human consumption. 60–61.). This verse has caused some to ask if meat should be eaten in the summer. Gen. 1:29; D&C 59:17 (17–20). 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. (verses 5–9) 2. Flesh Is to Be Used Sparingly “The Word of Wisdom is not a system of vegetarianism. 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. 14:21 (20–23); D&C 27:3. …, “‘Parents meekly submit to this and later deplore the fact when their children are hopeless cigarette addicts.’” (In Conference Report, Oct. 1949, pp. The Word of Wisdom recorded in section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants is a law of health revealed by the Lord for the physical and spiritual benefit of His children. Lev. 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. 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