Today Sarah shared thoughts on the Word of Wisdom.
We have many stories in gospel history of people adhering to dietary restrictions in obedience to God. In the Old Testament Daniel refuses meat that he was commanded not to eat, and was blessed for his actions.
In 2010, Sara was able to go on a church history tour, including the Newell K. Whitney store. It was above this store the revelation of the Word of Wisdom was received. In that store was held the School of the Prophets, where the men frequently used tobacco. In reaction to that environment, Joseph inquired about the care of the body. The revelation is found in Doctrine and Covenants 89.
The scriptures offer insights into how this law is related to spiritual laws. The Lord see no difference between a spiritual law and a temporal law. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, D&C 29:34)
"I look upon the Word of Wisdom as kind advice of our Father in heaven, who desires to see His children become more like Him. … I take it as the fatherly counsel of one who, knowing what I needed, said to me: 'My son, these things are not good for you, and if you will avoid them I will give you the companionship of my Holy Spirit and joy while you live in the world and in the end eternal life.' " - George Albert Smith
Under this law we don't drink wine or strong drinks, tobacco or hot drinks (tea or coffee). We do eat herbs and plants and use meat sparingly. D&C 59:16-17.
"The purpose of the gospel of Jesus Christ is to prepare us to understand the beauty of life as the Lord has indicated it should be lived, by telling us how we may avoid the things that are destroying the world." - George Albert Smith
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