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The Word of Wisdom- More than a Code of Health
Posted On 07/22/2008 15:48:58 by InTheDoghouse

Food pyramid

I had a friend one time answer a questionaire in which he was asked what his three wishes would be... one of them made me crack up... it was to flip the food pyramid.

Eating Healthy is a concern for most people in the world today. Fast food restaurants are under attack, and "miracle diets" are surfacing everywhere you look.

It is interesting that in Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord gave us instructions on this very issue when He stated:

In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—

The Word of Wisdom is wonderful instruction on how to keep our bodies running smoothly as He designed, and how to avoid the pitfalls of the "conspiring men" who wish to riddle our health with obstacles. But more than just a simple code of health, it is a principle with a promise.

The principle is simply the outline of the food restrictions placed on His people, and His request for obedience. I think the bottom line is exactly this...obedience. He instructs, we obey... simple?

The promise for our obedience is that of Eternal Life.

As much as we would like to limit the Word of Wisdom to our temporal bodies I think it is an eternal law with an eternal promise.

The Promise:

Doctrine and Covenants Section 89

And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, 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.

Health
This health that is promised is so much more than physical health. When a reference is given to the navel, one thinks the center point. It is also a reference to a life line. Jesus Christ should be our center point, he is also our life line that we as children of God have to the Father. "Christ is also the marrow or 'rich and nutritious food' on which we rely; He is the 'innermost or essential part' that we need to live."

Wisdom and Knowledge

Obedience to the word of wisdom, allows us to enter the temple. Have you ever wondered why that was a requirement for entering the temple? IMHO it is because of the promises themselves. The temple is the place where we can receive wisdom and knowledge, and entrance there is predicated on obedience.

Stamina and Energy

Have you noticed an increase in energy drinks and stimulants on the market today? They are all a counterfeit of this promise. True energy only comes from one source... God the Father, through Jesus Christ.


Eternal Life

This is the greatest promise of all. It is the promise that the destroying angel will passover you just as it did in the days of Moses. Remember how all that were in the house were spared because of the blood of the lamb which was spread over the door posts?

Covenants allow us to be in the "house of Israel". We receive those covenants through the priesthood in the "House of the Lord". These covenants allow for us to receive Eternal life which is the greatest of all the blessings of the Lord... and just think, it is all because of obedience!


Please share some of your own insights about the Word of Wisdom and the blessings received from obedience to it.....

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From: MormonSoprano
07/23/2008 00:26:03

There was a really good article on the WoW in last months Ensign written by a Doctor. The lds website is currently down or I would include the link, however the article points out how science is proving all the guidelines of the WoW to be perfectly correct. Which is really cool, and bears testimony to me that it is indeed divine council. It is "easy" for most members to take care of the DON'Ts (no coffee, tea, tobacco, alcohol, drugs...), but the DOs (healthy eating, little meat, lots of grains and veggies) are the hard part! And quite honestly, (at least in North America) our ward dinners are atrocious when it comes to WoW standards. So, this is certainly an area we can ALL improve in! One little step at a time.


Here are a couple of easy changes that we made a year ago:


1. We do not bring soda, snack foods or anything with sugar into our home. If we want one of these treats, that is fine, we plan it, and we have it as a special treat outside of our house. But we never bring them inside the house. That is the new rule. This has made a HUGE change in all of us. It didn't take long before we stopped wanting that stuff. I stocked the kitchen with fruits and veggies, and snack times are planned. "No grazing". Once in awhile we go out for icecream as a family, and that is a special treat and now it is something that we really appreciate, instead of just mindlessly eating bowls of it. We no longer crave soda (which has nothing beneficial for the body, and a lot of harmful chemicals) We drink water. The benefits are innumberable. My husband's blood pressure dropped and he no longer has to take meds. We all dropped pounds, we feel more alert, and we saved a BIG amount on our grocery bill.


2. The second change is that we eat a green salad with every dinner. At first we did it a little begrudginly, but now we all look forward to the salads. I try new lettuces and new veggies and ingredients all the time. We stick to olive oil based dressings. The kids actually take seconds! These are just two little changes that have made a big difference in our lives. I am sure that others could add a lot of good suggestions, too.

From: InTheDoghouse
07/22/2008 18:38:22

Pinkiwikisses,

I am so glad that you responded to my question of simple...you are so right once you become addicted to something it is very difficult to give it up.  I think that is one of the reasons the Lord sought to "warn and forewarn" us of these very things.  I too have a hard time with some of the council given in the word of wisdom... but each day, I try and do a little better. 

I think that is the process that we are all involved in, becoming better every day!

Thanks for your willingness to share!


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