Lesson 22

The Word of Wisdom: “A Principle with Promise”

Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants 89; Our Heritage, pages 25–26.

• Read D&C 89:4. What does this verse teach about the Lord’s reasons for giving the Word of Wisdom?

• What is the Lord’s counsel about what is not good for the body? (See D&C 89:5–9.) What are some of the consequences of using harmful substances?

• What is the Lord’s counsel about what is good for the body? (See D&C 88:124; 89:10–17.)

• What are the promised blessings for those who obey the Word of Wisdom and walk “in obedience to the commandments”? (See D&C 89:18–21.) How have you been blessed as you have obeyed the Word of Wisdom?

Scripture Chain: The Body Is a Temple

• Daniel 1:8

• 1 Corinthians 3:16–17

• 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

• D&C 59:17–20

• D&C 89