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	Word of Wisdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The word of wisdom was a "principle with [a] promise".
		Application of the Word of Wisdom by Joseph Smith, Jr Originally, the Word of Wisdom was given in 1833 as a "principle with promise", and was not mandatory.
		Today, adherence to the Word of Wisdom is required for baptism or to receive a Temple Recommend, which allows entry into temples of the LDS Church.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Word_of_Wisdom (2470 words)

	Gospel Link
		Word of Wisdom is the common title for a revelation that counsels Latter-day Saints on maintaining good health and is published as Doctrine and Covenants: section 89.
		Called "a word of wisdom" in the introduction, the revelation was given to Joseph Smith at Kirtland, Ohio, on February 27, 1833, when the School of the Prophets was meeting at his home in the Whitney Store.
		While none of these substances are mentioned specifically in the Word of Wisdom, the concept of the sanctity of the body and the deleterious effects of chemical substances on it have been emphasized as an extension of the Word of Wisdom.
	ldsfaq.byu.edu /emmain.asp?number=201 (1145 words)

	Word of Wisdom - Gift of the Holy Spirit
		This type of wisdom is a gift which cannot be gained through study or experience and should by no means try to replace them.
		This is the "beginning of wisdom" according to Proverbs 1:7.
		The gift of the word of wisdom is also the revealing of prophetic future; it is speaking hidden truths of what is not known.
	www.christcenteredmall.com /teachings/gifts/word-of-wisdom.htm (270 words)

	Word of Wisdom! Sure Word Ministries!
		The Word of Wisdom is supernatural revelation, by the Spirit of God, concerning the divine purpose in the mind and will of God.
		The word of wisdom is a word of wisdom, a fragment of God's wisdom.
		After the word of knowledge was given, God then gave Him a word of wisdom which not only revealed God’s purpose and plan, but it also warned Noah of the coming judgment and peril.
	sureword.faithweb.com /wordofwisdom.html (1254 words)

	Word of Wisdom - Commentary on D&C 89 - FARMS Papers
		The Word of Wisdom is nothing to flaunt before the world—it's merely a means of assisting us in salvation and work for the human race.
		The Word of Wisdom is necessary for unity and cooperation.
		The Word of Wisdom is simply a warning to beware of the world, and although it is a temporal revelation, the keeping of it will help us to keep the more eternal covenants we have made with our Heavenly Father.
	farms.byu.edu /display.php?table=transcripts&id=118 (2552 words)

	Word of Wisdom
		The word of wisdom is the spiritual utterance (speaking) at a given moment through the Spirit, supernaturally revealing the mind, purpose and plan of God as applied to a specific situation.
		Words of wisdom (as well as all words of the Lord) in the Old Testament were spoken directly to men from God either through an audible voice, angels or visions.
		This word of wisdom worked in tandem with a vision that Peter had received from the Lord, to convince Peter to discard a centuries old Jewish religious tradition of avoiding contact with Gentiles, so that the Gentiles could receive the Holy Spirit.
	www.cherryhillchristiancenter.com /docs/wisdom.htm (1243 words)

	Ol' Buffalo Word of Wisdom Page
		Failure to obey the Word of Wisdom is probably the most common attribute among those who do not have a meaningful testimony.
		Because of the failure of many early church members to follow the Word of Wisdom, the spirituality of the church was deeply affected.
		With obedience to the Word of Wisdom much of the bitterness in the lives people everywhere will disappear, their testimonies will grow, they will feel better about themselves and the church, and good things will happen for them.
	www.three-peaks.net /word_wisdom.htm (825 words)

	The Word of Wisdom: the forgotten verses
		Despite the fact that the Word of Wisdom was recorded in 1833, the economic evolution of the American West brought many early Latter-day Saints, like their neighbors, into the livestock and dairy trades.
		He wrote in a book on the Word of Wisdom, "It was shown in the history of plant science that plants contain all the necessary food substances: proteins, fats, starches and the carbohydrates, minerals...water [and] vitamins.
		Remember the words of George Q. Cannon who explained that, "other articles of food could be raised more cheaply and in greater variety than the flesh of animals." It takes from 5 to 12 pounds of grain when fed to livestock to produce one pound of meat.
	www.vegsource.com /articles/catano.htm (5832 words)

	Mormonism 201: Chapter 14
		According to D&C 89:3, the Word of Wisdom is "a principle with [a] promise, adapted to the capacity of the weak." This did not become a "command" for eighteen years, until President Brigham Young proposed it in 1851.
		Since the Word of Wisdom tells us that it was revealed for the "temporal" salvation of the Saints, it is significant to recall that the gathering of Saints formed the foundation of their temporal salvation.
		Despite this fact, it is still true that the majority of faithful Mormons comply with the Word of Wisdom as it is currently understood and interpreted and they have reaped the benefits, both temporal and spiritual of their obedience to this principle.
	www.fairlds.org /Mormonism_201/m20114.html (7127 words)

	Jesus: God's Wisdom
		Wisdom says of herself: "I came forth from the mouth of the Most High" (the "Word" of God) and "my throne was in the pillar of the cloud" -- an allusion to the Old Testament sign of the divine presence.
		God's Wisdom and Word are equated in verse 9:2 -- "O God of my fathers, the Lord of mercy, who hast made all things with thy word, and ordained men through thy wisdom." Wisdom is also credited with performing miracles, like the parting of the Red Sea (Wisdom of Solomon 10:18-19).
		Wisdom of Solomon 16:18 And love of Wisdom is the keeping of her laws, and giving heed to her laws is assurance of immortality.
	www.tektonics.org /jesusclaims/trinitydefense.html (3487 words)

	Word of Wisdom
		The Word of Wisdom also states that some "herbs" are present on the earth for the healing of human ailments (DandC 89:8-11).
		While abstinence from these substances is now required for temple attendance and for holding priesthood offices or other Church callings, no other ecclesiastical sanctions are imposed on those who do not comply with the Word of Wisdom.
		Arrington, Leonard J. "An Economic Interpretation of the "Word of Wisdom."' BYU Studies 1 (Winter 1959):37-49.
	www.lightplanet.com /mormons/daily/health/Wisdom_EOM.htm (1157 words)

	Word of Wisdom
		The Word of Wisdom, which was initially printed as a separate tract, (Matthews [1982], 411) was included in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants.
		It general it appears that, to the early Saints, Word of Wisdom observance was recommended with the perception that observance meant moderation (Peterson, 27) guided by prevailing medical beliefs.
		Peterson notes that this stress on the Word of Wisdom “was strictly moralistic as Church members were urged to heed the revelation because God desired it and not because of economic pressure or health considerations.” (Ibid.
	www.mormonfortress.com /wow2.html (9780 words)

	Word of Wisdom
		wisdom because of a lack of spiritual maturity.
		word of wisdom is the supernatural ability to apply knowledge already possessed,
		him a word of wisdom one night and told him WHY he was to go (Acts 23:11).
	www.joywell.org /Gifts/wordwsdm.html (747 words)

	THE WORD OF WISDOM
		The Word of Wisdom is considered to be one of the most important revelations in the Mormon Church.
		A Mormon who continues to break the Word of Wisdom is considered to be weak in the faith.
		It is certainly strange that Joseph Smith could break the Word of Wisdom and yet retain his position as President of the Church.
	www.helpingmormons.org /word.htm (8525 words)

	Joey Day : Foundation » Word of Wisdom Promises
		In fact, following the Word of Wisdom is simply another way that Saints should demonstrate their faith in Christ, just as the Children of Israel demonstrated their faith by placing lamb’s blood on the door.
		The Word of Wisdom does not claim to be the one law ensuring these marvellous blessings.
		The blessings described in the Word of Wisdom are found throughout the holy scriptures and in holy temples.
	www.joeyday.org /2005/10/30/word-of-wisdom-promises (3172 words)

	Word of Wisdom Commentary
		Be that as it may, this is still a personal project, not affiliated with the Church in any way, and therefore at times, may contain some information on the Word of Wisdom which is opinionated.
		This Word of Wisdom Commentary website is not an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
		While all efforts are made to include objective and official information, the Word of Wisdom Commentary website is a personal project and some information may be opinionative.
	www.hotpepper.ca /lds/wordofwisdom (127 words)

	Word of Wisdom
		Coltrin: When the Word of Wisdom was first presented by the Prophet Joseph (as he came out of the translating room) and was read to the School, there were twenty out of the twenty-one who used tobacco and they all immediately threw their tobacco and pipes into the fire.
		April 4, 1835 at a conference in Freedom, New York, Elder Chester L. Heath, a member of the Avon-Geneseo church, is excommunicated for breach of covenant and not observing the Word of Wisdom.
		[Kirtland elders quorum votes:] that all the Elders that traveled to preach Should observe and teach the Word of wisdom to others or be reported to {this} the Elders quorum and their Licence be Demanded.
	www.saintswithouthalos.com /n/wow.phtml (1019 words)

	The LDS Health Code
		Anti-Mormon writers nitpick at a variety of issues regarding the Word of Wisdom.
		An excellent review of some typical attacks, with responses, can be found in Lance Starr's article, "The Word of Wisdom," which responds to an anti-Mormon publication on the topic and also provides helpful information about the history of the Word of Wisdom and the development of its application in modern LDS life.
		He explores charges that the Word of Wisdom was derived from medical knowledge or prohibition movements in Joseph's day, and also examines charges of hypocrisy among early LDS leaders regarding the Word of Wisdom.
	www.jefflindsay.com /WWisdom.shtml (2073 words)

	Word of Wisdom
		Those foods which are good for man are described in these words: "All wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man-- "Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; "Flesh...
		This is the wisdom of the Lord on the matter of sound nutrition and diet.President Ezra Taft Benson, Apr Conf 1983
		Moreover, we hope that you are conscious of proper diet and health habits, that you may be fit physically and able to respond to the many challenges of life.
	www.latter-day.com /counsel/wow.htm (620 words)

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		Amen." (D&C 89:4-9,18-21) The Word of Wisdom also gives valuable instructions for healthy living, including the regular consumption of grain as the “staff of life,” herbs, and fruits, and a caution to use meat sparingly.
		The Word of Wisdom gave warning about the danger of tobacco, alcohol, and “hot drinks” (interpreted as meaning coffee and tea) long before the danger of these addictive substances had been fully recognized by medical science.
		Eating healthy foods as counseled in the Word of Wisdom is a much better choice than drinking alcoholic beverages for alleged health claims.
	www.limhi.com /wordofwisdom.doc (1952 words)

	Nauvoo Forum: Word of Wisdom
		Interpretation of the Word of Wisdom is partly institutional, dictated by the Church, and partly personal, and directed through personal revelation.
		The Word of Wisdom is meant as a principle that was adapted for the "weakest of saints." I would surmise that this is why the prohibition against alcohol, tobacco, tea and coffee became a standard for judging temple worthiness.
		I always enjoy word of wisdom threads that degenerate into caffiene bashing in light of the current medical data of it's beneficial uses as a enhancement of the delivery of certain medications among other things.
	www.nauvoo.com /ubb/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=4;t=000606 (13864 words)

	Doctrine and Covenants 89
		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.
		This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result.
		Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion—
	scriptures.lds.org /dc/89 (630 words)

	Changing World Chapter 18
		the Word of Wisdom was a remarkable distillation of the prevailing thought of frontier America in the early 1830's.
		The strong and increased emphasis on the Word of Wisdom which characterized the official Mormon attitude throughout the remainder of the century appears to have begun in 1867....
		It is certainly perplexing that Joseph Smith could break the Word of Wisdom and yet retain his position as president of the church.
	www.utlm.org /onlinebooks/changech18.htm (5801 words)

	KABBALAH or Kabala Words of Wisdom
		Few times a week a new wisdom message will be published.
		Each book engulfs within 100 wisdom messages - corresponding to the email messages - for reading, learning and mental practicing at your own free time.
		Many are the ways the word is spelled: kabala, kabbalah, kabbala, kabalah, qabala, qabalah, qabbalah, cabala, cabbalah, cabalah and many more.
	www.kabala.org (188 words)

	Word of Wisdom
		Adopted by an LDS family, he grew up strong in the faith, became a singer in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in his teens, and was later ordained a Seventy under the hands of J. Golden Kimball.
		By following its teachings he was healed, which prompted an in-depth study of the Word of Wisdom.
		In his thesis, entitled Just What Is The Word of Wisdom, was written in 1939 and was made favorably acknowledged by doctor and Apostle John A. Widstoe.
	www.herbsfirst.com /discriptions/WofW.html (255 words)

	Word of Wisdom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Put the words "right choice" on one side of the fence, and "wrong choice" on the other side.
		The fence can also be the iron rod with mists of darkness on one side and the tree of life on the other (if you're going with the scripture theme).
		It might be more memorable and easier for the children to associate actual photos of things they see every day with the Word of Wisdom.
	www.christysclipart.com /wow.html (250 words)

	Guide to the Scriptures: Word of Wisdom
		The Lord revealed to Joseph Smith which types of foods to eat and which to avoid, along with a promise of temporal and spiritual blessings for obeying the Word of Wisdom.
		Herbs, fruits, flesh, and grain are ordained for the use of man and of animals, D&C 89: 10-17.
		Obedience to the Word of Wisdom brings temporal and spiritual blessings, D&C 89: 18-21.
	scriptures.lds.org /gsw/wrdfwsdm (241 words)

	Word of Wisdom D&C Section 89
		A Word of Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion—
		Given for a principle with promise, adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saints, who are or can be called saints.
		That inasmuch as any man drinketh wine 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.
	www.utlm.org /onlineresources/wordofwisdom.htm (672 words)

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