God promises health, knowledge, vigor, and protection to those who follow the principles taught in the Word of Wisdom (Doctrine and Covenants 89). Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf explained that these promises come in God's way and according to His timing.
Word of Wisdom: Principles
Word of Wisdom principles: 1. God respects our agency. 2. We should avoid habits which limit our freedom. 3. Keep things simple, and avoid extremes. 4. Be realistic, and acknowledge your constraints. 5. Allocate resources wisely.
God Gave Them Knowledge
It's tempting to think of physical health, mental/emotional health, and spiritual health as separate categories of well-being, with separate practices required to maintain each. But we know it's not that simple. All of those categories of health are interconnected. For example, it may be impossible to hear the voice of the Spirit, which speaks to... Continue Reading →