Here you go, if you want to mark your scriptures:
Exodus 19:3-17 or summarized here:
1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. (This is referring to idolatrous images and not art which reflects God's goodness).
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
6. Thou shalt not kill.
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
8. Thou shalt not steal.
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his *** (donkey), nor any thing that is thy neighbor's.
Word of Wisdom - Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants, a revelation given to Joseph Smith, the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, the Prophet was led to ponder upon the matter; consequently he inquired of the Lord concerning it. This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result. The first three verses were originally written as an inspired introduction and description by the Prophet.
1. A Word of Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion-
2. To be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the word of wisdom, showing forth the order and will of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days-
3. Given for a principle with a promise, adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saints, who are or can be called saints.
4. Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation-
5. That inasmuch as any man drinketh wine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father, only in assembling yourselves together to offer up your sacraments before him.
6. And, behold, this should be wine, yea, pure wine of the grape of the vine, of your own make.
7. And again, strong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies.
8. And again, tobacco is not for the body, neither for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill.
9. And again, hot drinks are not for the belly.
10. And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man-
11. Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.
12. Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; neverthess they are to be used sparingly.
13. And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.
14. And grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth.
15. And these hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger.
16. All grain is good for the food of man; as also the fruit fo the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground-
17. Neverthess, wheat for man, and corn for the ox, and oats for the horse, and rye for the fowls and for swine, and for all beasts of the field, and barley for all useful animals, and for mild drinks, as also other grain.
18. 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;
19. And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;
20. And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint.
21. 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.
I saw another answerer noted that caffeinated drinks may or may not be included in the "do not drink" list, but I will drink one once in a while. However, water and mild drinks or herbal tea in the case of sickness is best. It's interesting that Joseph Smith received such a strong warning about tobacco and alcohol so many years before scientists proved the long-term dangers of both.
Have a happy day!
2006-08-16 19:34:01
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answered by Cookie777 6
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The Ten Commandments have remained unchanged since Moses' second attempt at publishing the plates to the people. They're still listed in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants is the revelation given Joseph Smith on 27 February 1833. It outlines the Word of Wisdom for all the saints. We are to shun all alcoholic beverages, coffee and tea, and all forms of tobacco.
Just as important, we are to eat healthful foods of the earth--nothing is forbidden, but meat ought to be used sparingly in the summer months.
There is nothing in the revelation, as it was given in 1833, about cola drinks. LDS members use their own judgment. For me, I shun anything having caffeine and tannic acid in it as well as the aforementioned coffee and tea. I call it the principle part of the Word of Wisdom and not something merely for convenience's sake.
I hope this gives you some enlightenment.
2006-08-16 21:34:34
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answered by Guitarpicker 7
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