WEEK # 35

THE WORD OF WISDOM

"Every commandment of God is spiritual in nature. . . .   The Word of Wisdom is spiritual.  It is true that it enjoins the use of deleterious substances and makes provision for the health of the body.  But the largest measure of good derived from its observance  is in increased faith and the development of more spiritual power and wisdom."  (Stephen L. Richards, in Conference Report, Apr. 1949, p. 141).

Questions and Activities

• What is the Word of Wisdom?
• What dietary counsel (in addition to D&C 89) is given in the scriptures?
• In what ways is the Word of Wisdom a spiritual commandment?
• What does it mean to live the Word of Wisdom?
• What are the specific blessings promised to those who keep the Word of Wisdom?
• In what ways can obeying the Word of Wisdom help you be a better person?
• What experiences in your life or in the lives of those around you have strengthened your testimony of the Word of Wisdom:
• What are you doing to live the Word of Wisdom?
• What can you do to follow the spirit of the Word of Wisdom more closely?

Topical Guide

Body, Sanctity of

Drunkenness

Food

Health

Temperance, Temperate

Wisdom

Wine

Word of Wisdom

Scriptures

Mosiah 22:7-8

D&C 49:18-21;  89

Deuteronomy 14:3-20

Proverbs 23:20-21

Isaiah 5:11

Daniel 1:3-15

Bible Dictionary

Health

Kosher

Meat

Other Sources

Gospel Principles, chapter 29

A Marvelous Work and a Wonder, chapter 25