The Word of Wisdom, 27 February 1833
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; and it is pleasing unto me that they should …
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Very Little Meat – Spencer W. Kimball, 1978
I still don’t eat very much meat. [“Strengthening the Family—the Basic Unit of the Church,” Ensign, vol. 8, no. 5 (Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, May 1978), p. 47.] Spencer W. Kimball, President …
Vegetarian Heber J. Grant, 1937
I think that another reason why I have very splendid strength for an old man is that during the years we have had a cafeteria in the Utah Hotel, I have not, with the exception of not more than a …
Moderation – Joseph Fielding Smith, 1950s
There are many ways in which we may break the Word of Wisdom. We break it when we eat more than is needful, even of wholesome foods. We have been commanded to do all things in moderation, “with judgment, not …
Excessive – Brigham Young, – 1867
Excessive eating, drinking, and exercise all tend to the grave. [“Knowledge—Object of Man’s Existence on the Earth, etc.,” reported by G. D. Watt, Journal of Discourses, vol. 11 (Liverpool: Brigham Young, Jun., 1867), p. 329.] Brigham Young, President of the …
Over Exertion – Joseph F. Smith, 1912
The Word of Wisdom dictates that when we become weary we should stop and rest. When we are threatened with exhaustion, through over-exertion, wisdom would caution us to wait, to stop; not to take a stimulant to urge us on …
Caffeine – New Era, Jan 97
While caffeine has usefulness in relieving pain and treating some illnesses like asthma, continued use, even in small doses, can be detrimental to good health. [“FYI: For Your Info,” New Era, vol. 27, no. 1 (Salt Lake City, Utah: The …
Cola Drinks – Vaughn J. Featherstone
I was over in England a while back and a bishop asked me, “What is the Church’s stand on cola drinks?” I said, “Well, I can’t remember the exact wording of the bulletin, but I remember seeing the bulletin when …
Cola Drinks Official Statement of the Church,
With reference to cola drinks, the Church has never officially taken a position on this matter, but the leaders of the Church have advised, and we do now specifically advise, against the use of any drink containing harmful habit-forming drugs under circumstances that would result in acquiring the habit. Any beverage that contains ingredients harmful to the body should be avoided. [The Priesthood Bulletin, Feb. 1972, p. 4; also in “The Word of Wisdom,” The Doctrine and Covenants: Student Manual (Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1981), p. 209.]
Out Door Life – Young
Many persons are so constituted, that if you put them in a parlour, keep a good fire for them, furnish them tea, cake, sweetmeats, etc., and nurse them tenderly, soaking their feet, and putting them to bed, they will die …