Historical Insights
The Word of Wisdom was revealed in this year.
What is 1833?
The Word of Wisdom is described as being “adapted to the capacity of” this group.
What are the weakest of Saints?
Section 90 expands the role of this Church governing body.
What is the First Presidency?
The Apocrypha is a collection of writings found in this version of the Bible.
What is the Catholic Bible?
Frederick G. Williams was commanded to join this Church organization.
What is the United Firm?
The revelation in D&C 89 was received in this location.
What is Kirtland, Ohio?
The manual teaches that this principle is central to understanding the Word of Wisdom.
What is agency?
The Lord refers to Joseph Smith as this in D&C 90.
What is the “President of the High Priesthood”?
The manual teaches that the Apocrypha contains both truth and this.
What is error?
The phrase “lively member” in D&C 92 implies this kind of participation.
What is active and faithful involvement?
The Word of Wisdom was partly a response to this School of the Prophets practice.
What is tobacco use?
The Word of Wisdom includes counsel on this daily habit beyond food and drink.
What is sleep and rest?
The manual explains that the First Presidency is responsible for this sacred duty.
What is receiving and declaring the oracles of God?
Section 91 teaches that those who read the Apocrypha with this will benefit.
What is the Spirit of God?
The United Firm was responsible for managing these Church operations.
What are financial and publishing efforts?
This early Church leader was present when the Word of Wisdom was first received.
Who is Brigham Young?
The manual emphasizes that this spiritual gift increases with obedience to the Word of Wisdom.
What is discernment?
D&C 90 instructs the Saints to “study and learn” from this source.
What is the best books or scriptures?
The Lord did not command Joseph Smith to do this with the Apocrypha.
What is translate it?
The manual teaches that consecration involves giving this to the Lord.
What is time, talents, and resources?
The manual notes that the Word of Wisdom became a commandment during this Church president’s administration.
Who is Heber J. Grant?
The Word of Wisdom is linked to this broader gospel principle of sanctification.
What is personal holiness?
The Lord promises that the First Presidency will be guided by this divine influence.
What is the Comforter or Holy Ghost?
The manual explains that the Apocrypha was excluded from this ancient canon.
What is the Hebrew canon?
The United Firm later evolved into this principle-based organization.
What is the United Order?