The Lords Law of Health Early meetings of the brethren were filled with smoke and spittle from the use of tobacco. This prompted the prophet Joseph to seek guidance, to which he was given the Word of Wisdom. The Word of Wisdom is found in Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, 27 February 1833. The School of the Prophets was conducted in the upper room of the Newell K Whitney Store in Kirtland, Ohio. Our bodies are temples of God. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are Gods. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What has the Lord commanded us not to take into our bodies? Wine and strong drinks What has the Lord commanded us not to take into our bodies? Wine and strong drinks Tobacco What has the Lord commanded us not to take into our bodies? Wine and strong drinks Tobacco Coffee and tea What has the Lord commanded us not to take into our bodies? Wine and strong drinks Tobacco Coffee and tea Drugs What has the Lord commanded us not to take into our bodies? Wine and strong drinks Tobacco Coffee and tea Drugs Harmful or habit forming substances What has the Lord commanded us not to take into our bodies? Wine and strong drinks Tobacco Coffee and tea Drugs Harmful or habit forming substances Excess What are some things that are not specifically mentioned in the Word of Wisdom that we should avoid? According to the Word of Wisdom, what are some things the Lord says are good for us? Fruits According to the Word of Wisdom, what are some things the Lord says are good for us? Fruits Vegetables According to the Word of Wisdom, what are some things the Lord says are good for us? Fruits Vegetables Wholesome herbs According to the Word of Wisdom, what are some things the Lord says are good for us? Fruits Vegetables Wholesome herbs Meat, poultry, fish sparingly According to the Word of Wisdom, what are some things the Lord says are good for us? Fruits Vegetables Wholesome herbs Meat, poultry, fish sparingly Grains How has the use of these things blessed you? What do work, rest, and exercise have to do with the Lords law of health? What blessings are promised us as we obey the Word of Wisdom? good health We shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint (D&C 89:20). good health Personal revelation good health Personal revelation we shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures (D&C 89:19). good health Personal revelation Life good health Personal revelation Life the destroying angel shall pass us by If you and I desire the blessings of life, of health, of vigor of body and mind; if we desire the destroying angel to pass us by, as he did in the days of the children of Israel, we must obey the Word of Wisdom; then God is bound,and the Blessing shall come to us How can we help children and youth understand the eternal significance of the Word of Wisdom?