09/02/2026
The Word of Wisdom is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! But it's actually pretty simple, and AWESOME!
Since the beginning of humanity, God has given us guidelines for what we should and shouldn't put into our bodies (Genesis 2:7.) And we know that everything God does is for our good, as He has said, "For behold, this is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." (Moses 1:39.)
That's why the Word of Wisdom is awesome! It's additional knowledge on how the Lord would like us to care for, and nurture our bodies.
And so, while we may sometimes be frustrated by the limitations God has asked us to exercise, it's important to remember that He loves us SO much (John 3:16) and He just wants us to live the healthiest, happiest lives we can.
To learn more about the Word of Wisdom, why we live it, and how you can gain a personal testimony of it, click the link below.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist