A Word of Wisdom

This revelation, received by the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1833, is direction from our Heavenly Father to His children today. Following are excerpts from this revelation, which can be found in the Doctrine and Covenants, section 89:

“A Word of Wisdom, for the benefit of the … church, and also the saints in Zion …

“Given for a principle with promise, adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saints. …

“Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I … forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—

“That inasmuch as any man drinketh wine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good. …

“And again, tobacco is not for the body, neither for the belly, and is not good for man. …

“And again, hot drinks [tea and coffee] are not for the body or belly.

“… All wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man. …

“Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly. …

“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. …

“And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings … shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones;

“And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;

“And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.

“And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen” (Doctrine and Covenants 89:1, 3–5, 8–10, 12, 16, 18–21).