The Word of Wisdom.

It has things to do and things not to do. 

It’s got advice.

It was given “for the benefit” of the saints. 

But my absolute favorite part of it right now comes at the very end. 

The very end of section 89 has some of the most beautiful and real blessings I’ve seen in all of the Doctrine and Covenants. 

Read through these four verses and let me know which phrase stands out to you the most:

“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.” 

D&C 89:18-21

Aren’t those beautiful blessings and promises?! 

Powerful, specific protections are promised us as we “keep and do these sayings” in section 89.

One thing I’ve discovered is that when I am choosing foods that are really nourishing for my body, I feel more alert in my mind.

That wisdom, that knowledge, it comes much more easily.

I also recognize that following the direction in section 89 doesn’t mean you’ll be immune from health problems your entire life.

But that doesn’t negate the real, tangible blessings that come from obeying the Word of Wisdom. 

I want to keep the Word of Wisdom even better than I am now.

Not because I love keeping lots of rules.

But because I have a testimony that there are promised blessings waiting in store for me when I obey the laws on which those blessings are predicated.

What blessings have you seen in your life from obeying the counsel found in section 89? What promise stood out to you from reading section 89?

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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  1. It took faith in the Word to kill the lamb and paint to lintel with it’s blood. It takes faith to give up the unhealthy popular food and replace it with the simple, healthy things listed in section 89

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