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Lesson 22
The Word of Wisdom: “A Principle with Promise”

Lesson 22

Reading assignment: Doctrine and Covenants D&C 89 ; Our Heritage, pages 25-26. ___

•     Read D&C 89:4. What does this verse teach about the Lord’s reasons for giving the Word of Wisdom?___

•     What is the Lord’s counsel about what is not good for the body? (See D&C 89:5-9.) What are some of the consequences of using harmful substances?___

•     What is the Lord’s counsel about what is good for the body? (See D&C 88:124; D&C 89:10-17.)___

•     What are the promised blessings for those who obey the Word of Wisdom and walk “in obedience to the commandments”? (See D&C 89:18-21.) How have you been blessed as you have obeyed the Word of Wisdom?___

Lesson 22

Scripture Chain: The Body Is a Temple

Daniel 1:8 ___
D&C 59:17-20 ___
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 ___
D&C 89 ___
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ___