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The "Word of Wisdom" is the common name of an 1833 section of the Doctrine and Covenants, [1] a book considered by many churches within the Latter Day Saint movement to be a sacred text. The section defines beliefs regarding certain drugs , nutritious ingredients in general, and the counsel to eat meat sparingly; it also offers promises to ...
Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants, commonly known as the "Word of Wisdom" gives members dietary guidelines. It says to consume fruit seasonally, eat meat sparingly, and to eat grain, especially wheat, which is referred to as "the staff of life".
The Restoration Branches generally use the older RLDS Church Doctrine and Covenants, typically sections 1–144. The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints uses the older RLDS Church version of the Doctrine and Covenants up to section 144, and also 19 new revelations from their previous president, Frederick Niels Larsen.
The Doctrine and Covenants is a compilation of texts canonized as scripture by various denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. Organized into sections in most editions, adherents regard many of the compiled texts as revelations given by the Christian God through a prophet .
The priesthood of Community of Christ has always been open to persons of all races [39] in accordance with section 116 of the Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants, received in 1865 and canonised in 1878; [40] it was opened to women in 1984. [41]
The D&C teaches that "all things must be done in order, and by common consent in the church". [11] This applies to adding new scripture. LDS Church president Harold B. Lee taught "The only one authorized to bring forth any new doctrine is the President of the Church, who, when he does, will declare it as revelation from God, and it will be so accepted by the Council of the Twelve and sustained ...
Latter-day Saints believe the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is a God of covenants. [161] In return for Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob's faith and obedience, God promised them (1) a numberless posterity, (2) a chosen land, and (3) the blessing of all nations through their posterity and the priesthood of their posterity, the "blessings of heaven ...
Section (of 102) LDS D&C 1981 Section (of 138) Notes 1: 1: 1 2: 30: 3 3: 31: 4 4: 32: 5 D&C changes to "and I have commanded that you should pretend to no other gift until my purpose is fulfilled in this" as discussed above. Also, specific mention of three witnesses removed, perhaps because 8 more witnesses were allowed to view the Golden ...