History of the Word of Wisdom

History of the Word of Wisdom: the 1833 Kirtland revelation received by Joseph Smith and early Church leaders.

History of the Word of Wisdom: How Latter-day Saint Health Standards Developed The “Word of Wisdom,” now canonized as Doctrine and Covenants 89, is one of the most recognizable features of Latter-day Saint religious life. Today it functions as a clear standard: members seeking full participation in the Church, including temple worship, abstain from alcohol, … Read more