What would happen if we treated the book of mormon like we treat our cell phone. There is no prohibition in section 89, for instance. Mormon cries repentance unto the nephitesthey gain a great victory and glory in their own strengthmormon refuses to lead them, and his prayers for them are without faiththe book of mormon invites the twelve tribes of israel to believe the gospel. Spiritual patterns for pressing forward with a steadfastness in christ, by david a.
It is a part of the religious system of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which declares that the care of the body is a sacred duty. And are there any nuggets from the words of wisdom that is complete bullshit and an easy shelf item for me to add. One of the best ways to serve god is to take care of others. The standard works refers to the holy bible, the book of mormon, the. Jun 02, 2017 on february 27, 1833, joseph smith received the revelation that would become doctrine and covenants 89, the word of wisdom. Okay, now as we come to the book the words of mormon we are going to flashforward in time to about 385 a. The word yea in the bible and in the book of mormon mormons. I found the quotes wellorganized and enjoyable to read.
Isaiah chapters in the book of mormon how often do we read the book of mormon and just skip over the super ancient writings of isaiah that seem to fly right over our heads. Good reminder of the importance of it the truths of the book of mormon have the power to heal, c. Safires witty introduction certainly carried a lot of weight. The fact is that the book of mormon is still only just beginning to come forth, since we are still in the early stages of reading it seriously. How does the book of mormon help explain the origins of the. Many faiths have dietary laws, and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is one of them. I sometimes struggle with assigned topics, but this one felt like pure inspiration. According to section 89 of the doctrine and covenants, god revealed these guidelines to joseph smith on february 27, 1833. In this revelation, which is recorded in section 89 of the. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americ. The lost mormon treasure the word mormon stands independent of the learning and wisdom of this generationjoseph smith 1843. Add to this the body is a temple scripture 3 found in the bible and we begin to have a clearer understanding of the churchs emphasis on being vigilant of what we ingest and on the wellbeing of our bodies. According to the text, it is a comment inserted by the prophet mormon while compiling the records which became the book of mormon. How does the book of mormon help explain the origins of the word.
In the lds church, compliance with the word of wisdom is currently a prerequisite for baptism, service in. God revealed to joseph smith, the first prophet of the mormon church, the word of wisdom in 1833 even though ian said 1831. Word of wisdom the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. What spiritual and temporal blessings can come from obeying god s commandments for my health. The word of wisdom is a basic law of health, in other words, it is a good starting point.
Anyone who tries to witness to a mormon will soon find that the words they use do not always mean the same thing to christians. The revelation warned against tobacco and alcohol consumption, as had many other religious groups of the day. Today, i studied those passages to find out what i can learn which will help me to be wiser. Interesting doctrinal, historical, and other scholarly related insights about the book of mormon. Favorite quote about the book of mormon, but really what if. K learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Dec, 2019 near the end of the book, the prophet moroni advises us, be wise in the days of your probation mormon 9. As with enos in the book of mormon, 3 john is an obvious statistical anomaly. It is important that you know what the mormons mean by the same words used by christians. The word of wisdom is referred to by lds members as the lords law of health in which specific food and drink are either encouraged or prohibited. Word of wisdom mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The lds church didnt adopt a strict adherence to the word of wisdom until well into the 20th century. The word of wisdom is a law of health revealed by the lord for the physical and spiritual benefit of his children.
Jun 22, 2017 the word of wisdom is referred to by lds members as the lords law of health in which specific food and drink are either encouraged or prohibited. Mormon, himself, will explain that after he had abridged or condensed the large plates of nephi, leading down through history until the reign of king benjamin in the first part of mosiah he found the small plates of nephi. Sword of laban come follow me enos words of wisdom. A couple studies the book of mormon together at their kitchen table to learn about jesus. The word of wisdom is a health code that lds members are commanded to follow today. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. Brigham young second president of the church related some of the circumstances leading up to the reception of the revelation. Below is a list of terms that are important for christians to know when discussing the truth with mormons.
However, the book of mormon shows that the word of wisdom was not only a response to josephs own time and place but also drew on more ancient doctrine. The word of wisdom is a revelation given to the prophet joseph smith as a response to an inquiry. The book of mormon, in other words, has perhaps been far more correct about itself than we have collectively been about it. As i recently read these words of wisdom from thiele, i couldnt help but think of the many silly and immature criticism of book of mormon historicity that proliferate online. Jul 03, 2008 mormons believe the proper treatment of the body, as outlined by the lord in the word of wisdom and from knowledge which comes from studying the commandments, will lead to peace and happiness in this life and in the life to come. In the mormon church, the word of wisdom is seen as the modern day. Mar 07, 2017 the word of wisdom is a revelation given to joseph smith in 1833, which provides guidelines on food, drink and tobacco use for members of the mormon church. This is one of those grammatically awkward passages in the book of mormon. The bishop had asked me to speak on the word of wisdom. And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.
The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. In the mormon church, the word of wisdom is seen as the modern day equivalent of the ancient laws concerning what is appropriate to consume. The word of wisdom, a code of health dealing primarily with human nutrition, was promulgated as a divine revelation in 1833 by joseph smith, the mormon prophet. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Posts will follow the 2020 come, follow me schedule. While we proclaim that the book of mormon is the most correct book, detractors have often made criticisms because of punctuation errors or grammatical problems. The flavour of this book is definitely to the sardonic side but is very witty, thoughtful and useful. It is the only one of them which is not titled as a book and consists of a single chapter of eighteen verses.
Words of comfort and encouragement from isaiah book of. Do you think in a temple recommend interview, when asked if you keep the word of wisdom, would your response be thoughtfully considered if you said well im trying to cut down on my meat consumption. Every dispensation has had its own word of wisdom or health code, revealed by the lord, according to the church. Words of comfort and encouragement from isaiah this morning, as i studied 2 nephi 1620 isaiah 610, a number of phrases caught my attention. It means that mormon members are to abstain from tea. Words of wisdom from a biblical scholar, with personal.
Todays word of wisdom is seen as a law of obedience for members. Sayings and quotes of encouragement to help you through your day. The word of wisdom is a health code included in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture used by latterday saints. Jim whitefield has written several interesting and informative books on mormonism. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book.
The words of mormon is one of the books that make up the book of mormon. 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 doctrine and covenants 89. The mormon word of wisdom mormonism basic mormon beliefs. Also that some mormons took that a step further to include caffeine. The word of wisdom is a law of health revealed by the lord for our physical and spiritual benefit. Word of wisdom the mormon health code religionfacts. The preface of words of wisdom more good advice sent even this wellread quote afficionado running for my dictionary. The word of wisdom is the common name of an 1833 section of the doctrine and covenants, a book considered by many churches within the latter day saint movement to consist of revelations from god.
Word of wisdom, true to the faiththe missionaries or a member of the church can help you obtain a copy of this book. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. A neighbor of mine recently mentioned that it says in there no coffee or tea.
But we are to read them when we get a book of mormon challenge. Jan 01, 2011 if the book of mormon truly is an ancient history of america, we can search the book of mormon, then search archaeology to discover if the book of mormon is accurate. The word of wisdom is the common name of an 1833 section of the doctrine and covenants, a book considered by many churches. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. That is still higher than the average frequency for the whole book of mormon one in 215 words. The word of wisdom as originally given was sent not by commandment or constraint, but for the temporal salvation of all saints in these days. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, also known as the mormon or lds church, visit. And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures. Feeling passionate about the subject, i easily put together a talk made up of scripture, quotations from the brethren, anecdotes, research, and statistics.
Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. The word of wisdom states that flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air. Jan 14, 2012 messages from all the prophets of the church since joseph. The word of wisdom 2 is a basic law of health, in other words, it is a good starting point. The mormon dietary or health code is called the word of wisdom. As paul said, the kingdom of god is not meat and drink. Mormon abridges the large plates of nephihe puts the small plates with the other platesking benjamin establishes peace in the land. The cultural hall words of wisdom, quote endquote what others are saying thought from the book power to become. The words wisdom and wise appear exactly 100 times in the book of mormon wise appears 41 times, and wisdom appears 59 times. On february 27, 1833, joseph smith received the revelation that would become doctrine and covenants 89, the word of wisdom. In the book of mormon, the allegory of the olive treewritten by a prophet named zenos and later quoted by the prophet jacob to his peoplestands out as a unique literary creation worthy of close analysis and greater appreciation.
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