What is the Word of Wisdom that Mormons talk about?
Our body is a precious gift from God. To help keep our bodies and our minds healthy and strong, God gave a law of health to Joseph Smith in 1833. This law is known as the Word of Wisdom (see Doctrine and Covenants 89:1-21).
In addition to emphasizing the benefits of proper eating and physical and spiritual health, God has spoken against the use of:
Tobacco.
Alcohol.
Coffee and tea.
Illegal drugs.
God promises great physical and spiritual blessings to those who follow the Word of Wisdom. Today, the scientific community promotes some of the same principles that a loving God gave to Joseph Smith nearly two centuries ago.
The word of wisdom is the Lord's law of health. We abstain from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea, and are encouraged to eat wholesome food and grains, and not eat excessive meat. I am asked all of the time by my fellow residents at the hospital why I don't drink coffee, and how I can stay awake all night on call without it. I don't consider it a sacrifice, though, and am as awake and perform as well as any. It is true that the body will be more healthy when following the word of wisdom, the but the main benefit is spiritual. The knowledge that you are in line with the the Lord's teaching is the most important thing.
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Many people are confused about the Word of Wisdom. It is really very simple. If you truly adhere to the Word of Wisdom you will never need to be addicted to a substance or have to deal with the heartache and suffering that come with the use of illegal drugs, headaches from lack of caffeine, various cancers or emphysema caused by tobacco or chew. Along with a sensible diet the Word of Wisdom is just a commonsense guide to a healthy body and mind. I know of what I speak when I say ignore it at your own peril.
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The Word of Wisdom is a guideline for healthy living given to us from God. It outlines healthy practices as well as things which should be avoided. For example, eating whole grains and fruits and vegetables in season, and abstaining from the consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs. The Word of Wisdom was given to us as a commandment, with promised blessings - both physical and spiritual - for those who adhere to it.
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The Word of Wisdom is guidance from God through a modern prophet to all of God's children. It is also the way that Mormons keep their bodies healthy. The Word of Wisdom instructs us to avoid harmful foods and chemicals, and also instructs us to eat healthy food, like Whole Grains, and Vegetables, and exercise regularly.
Members of the Church are promised that if they live the Word of Wisdom their bodies will be healthy. I have personally kept the Word of Wisdom and I have found great blessings from so doing.
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A guide to keep our bodies healthy. If our bodies and minds are healthy then we can better perform and fulfill our duties to heavenly father and grow in the gospel
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It talks about our healthy and what God expect from us, our action about our body that is a gift from Him. Our body is a temple and we must take care of it. So the Lord has advised us about things that we should do to be happier and have a better life.
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The Word of Wisdom is a health code the Lord has set for us. The main things it states is that we should not partake in alcohol, drugs, smoking, coffee, and tea. It is not only just for health reasons but also for spiritual reasons. If we have an addiction to something, it puts that addiction as a higher priority then God. The Lord knows what He is doing and if we obey his commandments we feel the spirit and live the life our Heavenly Father has planned for us.
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The Word of Wisdom was revelation brought to us through Joseph Smith From Chirst. Joseph was concerned ahout the use of tobacco in meetings with the brethren. He went to Heavenly Father in prayer and inquired on it. The revelation he received can be found in Doctrine and Covenants 89. We should avoid coffee, tea, tobacco, alcohol, and that we should eat grains, fruits, and vegatables and also eat meat sparingly.
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The Word of Wisdom is a health code. We know that in the Bible God told Moses that there were some things He wanted His people to keep out of their bodies, and in our day, God has given us similar advice. And science is slowly proving what God has already warned us about: alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, coffee, tea, and anything else addictive should be kept out of our bodies. He also told us that eating right (fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, etc.) will help us be healthy.
Just as He always does, God promises blessings to those who follow His commandments. I've seen how living the Word of Wisdom has helped me have "a clean body, a clear mind, and a spirit in tune with the Lord" (to quote a song from the Primary Children's Songbook). While it may seem like a long list of "don't"s, the Word of Wisdom is actually a "why-bother-with-these-nasty-things-when-I-have-so-much-more-to-offer-you" list from God.
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The Word of Wisdom is a code of health for our bodies and minds. It teaches us to avoid things that are harmful to our bodies and helps us understand how we can best take care of the bodies that God has given us. That way, our bodies and minds can be healthy and clean to be able to hear God answering our prayers and do what He would have us do.
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