This Word of Wisdom came to us from the Father of us all, the God of heaven, for our blessing and the blessing of all who would observe it. I regret that we as a people do not observe it …

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There are many hot drinks. It is admitted that continuous taking of excessively hot substances into the mouth and stomach is harmful to health. It is well, therefore, to avoid such practices. . . . But is there some reason why we should …

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The harmful effects of the cola drinks have been mentioned many times. But other drinks are often marketed that contain caffeine. Buyers should know well the products they are purchasing. [“I Have a Question,” Ensign, vol. 4, no. 3 (Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, March 1974), p. 23.]

The condition of the physical body can affect the spirit. That’s why the Lord gave us the Word of Wisdom. He also said that we should retire to our beds early and arise early (see D&C 88:124), that we should …

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I thank the Lord for a testimony of the Word of Wisdom. I wish we lived it more fully. But even though we do not, the Lord pours out His blessings upon those who try. [“My Testimony,” Ensign, vol. 23, …

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Anything harmful that people purposefully take into their bodies is not in harmony with the Word of Wisdom. [True to the Faith: A Gospel Reference (Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2004), p. 186; …

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John A. Widstoe of the Quorum of the Twelve, 1937 It was shown early in the history of plant science, but after the Word of Wisdom was received, that plants contained all of the necessary food substances: Proteins (flesh-formers), fats, …

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Wo be unto man that shedeth blood or that wasteth flesh and hath no need. [Doctrine and Covenants (Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1989), section 49, verse 21, 90.] Revelation through Joseph …

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And surely, blood shall not be shed, only for meat, to save your lives; and the blood of every beast will I require at your hands. [Genesis 9:11, Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible; see Doctrine and Covenants (Salt Lake …

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