Word of Wisdom

For the Pentacostal usage of this term, please see Word of wisdom.

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The Word of Wisdom is the common name of Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants of the Latter Day Saint movement (Mormonism). It is also the name of a mandatory health code based on that scripture practiced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Doctrine and Covenants - Latter Day Saint movement - Mormonism - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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According to author Joseph Smith, Jr., the scripture was received in 1833 as a revelation from God. The introduction and explanation as presented by Smith is "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? To be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the word of wisdom, showing forth the order and will of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days? Given for a principle with a promise, adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saints, who are or can be called saints."

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Joseph Smith, Jr. - 1833 - God

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The health guidelines are particularly important to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which relies on the guidelines as the basis for a mandatory health code. The Word of Wisdom health code is a prerequisite for baptism or entry into Mormon temples.

Related Topics:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Baptism - Mormon temples

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