Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

The Word of Wisdom suggests some foods that we should make part of our diet. Such action is not justified by the Word of Wisdom (see D&C 49:18).

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Preparing for Exaltation: Teacher’s Manual

But the Word of Wisdom is much more than a health plan. Explain that the message of the Word of Wisdom is to avoid all substances that are harmful to our bodies.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class Member Study Guide

What does this verse teach about the Lord’s reasons for giving the Word of Wisdom? See D&C 89:18–21.) How have you been blessed as you have obeyed the Word of Wisdom?

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

Explain that the Word of Wisdom is a simple, straightforward law. Invite class members to tell of experiences when they have resisted temptations to violate the Word of Wisdom.) How can youth help each other obey the Word of Wisdom?

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Primary 3: Choose the Right B

These instructions are called the Word of Wisdom, found in section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Word of Wisdom.) • Why do you think it is called the Word of Wisdom?

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Primary 6: Old Testament

Daniel 1:17–21—God gives them knowledge and wisdom.• Doctrine and Covenants 89:1–21—Obedience to the Word of Wisdom brings temporal and spiritual blessings.2. In our day we have a law of health that has been revealed to us called the Word of Wisdom.) (See enrichment activity 1.)• If someone offered you something that was against the Word of Wisdom, how could you be like Daniel?

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Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants: Church History

Why did the Lord reveal the Word of Wisdom? What harm can come from not obeying the Word of Wisdom?

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

More than 60 years after the Word of Wisdom was revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith, scientists began to realize the wisdom in eating a variety of foods. Many people have found better health through living the Word of Wisdom.

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Young Women Manual 1

The Word of Wisdom.)• Why is it important for us to follow this law? This will help class members realize that tea and coffee are the hot drinks referred to in the Word of Wisdom.“ ‘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.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay

The Word of Wisdom is a vital part of the gospel, which is “the power of God unto salvation”—physical salvation as well as spiritual salvation. 1IntroductionPresident McKay taught and testified that the Word of Wisdom was a commandment given by the Lord to bless us both physically and spiritually. That phase of the Word of Wisdom, therefore, which refers to intoxicants, drugs, and stimulants, goes deeper than the ill effects upon the body, and strikes at the very root of character building itself.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith

I preached the Word of Wisdom right along; but they said, ‘What does it matter? But inasmuch as we do not observe the Word of Wisdom, how shall we have wisdom, knowledge and understanding by which we may be governed in our own conduct?

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant

No man who breaks the Word of Wisdom can gain the same amount of knowledge and intelligence in this world as the man who obeys that law. The violation of the Word of Wisdom has meant the difference between failure and success.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young

The Word of Wisdom is an inspired health code.This Word of Wisdom prohibits the use of hot drinks and tobacco. Suggestions for StudyWe believe the Word of Wisdom is a commandment from God.• How does living the Word of Wisdom better prepare us to do the Lord’s work?

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

How has disobedience to the Word of Wisdom hurt people you know? What will happen to us if we obey the Word of Wisdom?

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

The Word of Wisdom.)Explain that to find out how much the young men really know about the Word of Wisdom, you are going to give them a short quiz. Help the young men to understand that the Lord’s blessings of knowledge, health, and protection in the last days depend upon obedience to all his commandments, not just the Word of Wisdom.• How have you been blessed by keeping the Word of Wisdom?

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

Where do we find the Word of Wisdom? Quotation and discussionWe generally think of obedience to the Word of Wisdom as having physical benefits only.• How might the Word of Wisdom bless you spiritually?

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Children’s Songbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Lord has revealed the Word of Wisdom to Joseph Smith the Prophet.If we obey, and follow in faith, beautiful blessings are promised:2. A clean body, a clear mind, a spirit in tune with the Lord;These are promised to all who follow the word and will of God.Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938© 1987 by Janice Kapp Perry.

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Gospel Principles

This revelation is called the Word of Wisdom. By living the Word of Wisdom, we become stronger spiritually.

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Children’s Songbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

AccountabilityChurch of Jesus Christ, The 77Dare to Do Right 158I Believe in Being Honest 149I’ll Walk with You 140I Want to Be Reverent 28Kindness Begins with Me 145My Country 224Second Article of Faith, The 122Stand for the Right 159The Church of

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Endowed from on High: Temple Preparation Seminar Teacher’s Manual

They must be morally clean, pay a full tithing, obey the Word of Wisdom, keep the Sabbath day holy, and strive to live righteously in all other ways. In what ways do you think obedience to the Word of Wisdom can bless us spiritually as well as physically?

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