Good to Eat
What is an example of a good food to eat from D&C 89:16?
16 All grain is good for the food of man; as also the fruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground—
Grains and Fruit
In D&C 90:5, we're told to follow the oracles of God. What is an oracle?
5: And all they who receive the oracles of God, let them beware how they hold them lest they are accounted as a light thing, and are brought under condemnation thereby, and stumble and fall when the storms descend, and the winds blow, and the rains descend, and beat upon their house.
An Oracle is a prophet of God
Why do you think the Lord gave us the word of wisdom?
He loves us and wants us to be healthy
What are we warned to avoid in D&C 89:7-8
7 And, again, strong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies.
8 And again, tobacco is not for the body, neither for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill.
Strong drinks (Alcohol) and Tobacco
What is the last verse of Follow the Prophet?
9.Now we have a world where people are confused.
If you don’t believe it, go and watch the news.
We can get direction all along our way,
If we heed the prophets—follow what they say.
How can we choose to follow the prophet?
By listening to his words and keeping the commandments
How did we get the Word of Wisdom?
Emma asked Joseph about the tobacco habits of the men from the school of the prophets and Joseph prayed and got the Word of Wisdom revelation
Who is our current prophet?
Pres. Russell M. Nelson
What can you do now to help you live the Word of Wisdom?
Choose to follow the Lord now, and make healthy choices
According to Elder Stevenson, how can you prepare to follow the Word of Wisdom in the future?
Elder Gary E. Stevenson counseled young people to plan in advance what they will do when tempted with alcohol or drugs. He taught: “You will find that temptation has less control over you. You will have already made the decision of how you will react and what you will do. You won’t need to decide every time”
Decide now what choices you will make
When do we hear the prophet speak?
General conference
How can you know that the Word of Wisdom is good for you?
D&C 91:5 5 And whoso is enlightened by the Spirit shall obtain benefit therefrom;
By living it, and seeing the benefits in our lives