Harmful/Good Substances
The substance that is warned against in D&C 89:5-7?
What is alcohol?
The first meaning of the "Word of Wisdom" in the church.
What is FOLLOWING the word of wisdom?
The Word of Wisdom is more than just a set of guidelines, but rather a lifestyle and sign of obedience.
What is slowly thinking about the Word of Wisdom?
The meaning of this word has changed over time and should be taken into account when studying the Saints during Joseph's time.
What is obedience?
Abstaining from any of the substances on the list makes you perfect, and valid to judge those who do not.
What is thinking fast and incorrectly (with pride) and committing a sin?
The harmful substance mentioned in D&C 89:8.
What is tobacco?
The second meaning of the Word of Wisdom for church members.
What is counsel from the Lord in D&C 89?
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young never broke the Word of Wisdom ever after the revelation.
What is a misconception?
Joseph learned this about the Word of Wisdom, rather than complete abstinence like some Saints' advocated for.
What is "use not abuse"?
There are more reasons that support the Word of Wisdom, this is something President Young was concerned about with the sale of "forbidden products."
What are the economic reasons?
What is tea and coffee?
A social reform group that was battling the issue of alcohol overconsumption in America.
What is the American Temperance Society?
Because Joseph Smith drank and smoked, current members should be able to do so too.
What is an excuse?
Joseph refers to this as a "monster," and urged Saints with this quality to change their ways in reaction to the Word of Wisdom.
What is intemperance?
It is better to act in faith and fully understand the Word of Wisdom and why we have it, than to just go through the motions of following the guidelines.
What is my interpretation of FOLLOWING and obeying the Word of Wisdom?
The substances that the Lord says should be used “with prudence and thanksgiving” in D&C 89:10-11.
What are fruits and wholesome herbs, including vegetables?
When Joseph Smith announced his revelation of the Word of Wisdom.
When is Feb. 27, 1833.
Being able to say that one follows the Word of Wisdom only requires one to follow the list and judging those who do not.
What is not understanding the meaning of the Word of Wisdom?
They voted to withhold fellowship to members who drank alcohol and amused themselves with games. Treating the WoW as rules of out a rule book, rather than God loving us and trying to protect us from hardships.
What is the Quorum of the Seventy, and specifically Daniel Miles?
The Word of Wisdom was given as a revelation, and many Saint struggled because it was not among another important list within the church.
What are the commandments?
The substances that the Lord calls "the staff of life," in D&C 89:14-17.
What are grains such as wheat, rice, and oats?
The member's compliance with the Word of Wisdom can have an effect on them.
What are protection and a blessed lives?
A common mistake when fast thinking about Joseph's revelation.
What is confusing the difference between Joseph's time period vs. ours?
This person struggled with abstaining from tobacco for awhile after the Word of Wisdom revelation and shows to us that God is trying to protect us from these harmful substances and that God loves us so long as we make an effort (it's not about perfection).
Who is Brigham Young?
Slowly thinking about the Word of Wisdom, will help members with one thinking above all.
What is making it easier to obey with full faith?