It is a part of the religious system of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which declares that the care of the body is a sacred duty. Why does the lord say not by commandment or constraint. A good book, worth a read, though jane birchs discovering the word of wisdom is much better if you really are serious about living the word of wisdom, read more one person found this helpful. The word of wisdom is one sign of their membership in the covenant. In 1833, joseph smith received a revelation called the word of wisdom, now. Mormonism judaism and mormonism priesthood restoration revelation temples tithing women and mormonism word of wisdom.
Jul 30, 2012 the second book of commandments originally the book of onias contains the purported revelations of robert crossfield sometimes referred to as the prophet onias, from 1961 to present. Even outside the book of wisdom, this device is employed proverbs 19 not only uses the word wisdom but also speaks of wisdom as if its a she. Book of commandments wikisource, the free online library. Guidance is primarily discerned by means of wisdom, and wisdom is obtained through the commandments of the word of god, the counsel of the wise, and the commitment of the one seeking to know the will of god. The book of wisdom or the wisdom of solomon love righteousness, ye that be judges of the earth. Hugh nibley the word of wisdom commentary eve out of the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Wisdom is the only exception the wisdom of solomon 3. The second book of commandments contains 275 sections of the word of the lord received at various intervals from early 1961 to october 2018. Generally dated to the mid first century bc, the central theme of the work is wisdom itself, appearing under two principal aspects. Which tells me that though its a good idea to follow the word of wisdom, the lord does not require it. The worlds wisdom sacred texts of the worlds religions, by philip novak, is a historical account of the seven great religions of the world and a summary of primal religions that preceded them and no longer exist.
The word of wisdom as early mormon commandment and identity. Seasoned by personal wit, shaped by years of pastoral ministry, and highly skilled in interpreting gods word, kevin deyoung is the right person to write this book. Johnson in 1881, joseph smith shared hyrums interpretation. The author describes the most revered and sacred writings and tomes for each of the religions. These were edited, added to other revelations, and renamed the doctrine and covenants in 1835. Douma professor of ethics, university in kampen provides a fine exposition of the ten commandments as well as many potent applications of gods law. Words of wisdom from the bible hardcover march 24, 2000. The book of wisdom is one of the books of the apocrypha. Book of commandments, 1833, page 5 the joseph smith papers. The fear of the lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Surprising insights from a whole food, plantbased perspective by jane birch.
Members of the church keep the word of wisdom because they are obedient to the commandments of god. If the god of creation says it, and i will head it. Douma was professor of christian ethics at the theological university in kampen from 1970 to his retirement in 1997. A collection of joseph smiths early revelations, printed in 1833.
The book of proverbs is not a book which one can give an expository teaching. This insightful exposition of the ten commandments demonstrates the wisdom of gods word for the pressing issues of our day. He provides evidence that affirms what we already believe about gods promises to us when we follow his commandments for us. The word of wisdom as early mormon commandment and. A preface or instruction unto the book of commandments, which were given of the lord unto his church, through him whom he appointed to this work, by the voice of his saints through the prayer of faith. Following the ways of wisdom helps bring us in harmony with god because these ways are in accordance with his will, as revealed in the bible, and are pleasing to him. It has become commonly referred to as the word of wisdom. It is a 1st century bce greek work originating in alexandrian egypt. Discussions now center over interpreting the provisions of the revelation to specific questions like the use of cola drinks, filtered cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, decaffeinated coffee, white bread. The word of wisdom is a law of health revealed by the lord for the physical and spiritual benefit of his children. These were edited, added to other revelations, and renamed the doctrine and covenants in.
The doctrine and covenants was originally called the book of commandments. A book of commandments, for the government of the church of christ, organized according to law, on the 6th of april, 1830. Douma reminds the reader that the decalogue was given to. The book of wisdom, or the wisdom of solomon, is a jewish work written in greek and most likely composed in alexandria, egypt. Smith, leader of the latter day saint movement, gathered several of his revelations for a high priests council in november 1831. What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge. If the word of wisdom were intended as a commandment from. Historical circumstances at the time of joseph smith may have given a wider application to cautions against hot drinks than the current policy. Why i consider the word of wisdom a commandment, even though officially its not. Douma reminds the reader that the decalogue was given to israel after god freed them from bondage. A book of commandments chapter 10 a revelation given to hyrum, in harmony, pennsylvania, may, 1829. When we study proverbs within the framework of the ten commandments, we hear both parts of gods word speaking in ways that are refreshingly practical and eminently memorable. The message from the lord to the lds church is to repent and gather to places of. The word of wisdom implies to cease from adultery, to cease from all manner of excesses, and from all kinds of wickedness and abomination that are common amongst this generationit is, strictly speaking, keeping the commandments of god, and living by every word that proceedeth from his mouth.
This article is part of a series on discovering the word of wisdom. The word of wisdom is the common name of an 1833 section of the doctrine and covenants. Doctrine and covenants, 1835, page 207 the joseph smith papers. The continuation of the thus saith the lord revelations is called the second book of commandments. Ecclesiasticus 1, king james version with apocrypha, american. Much of what i have said about divine guidance is not new, but nevertheless needs to be said by way of reminder cf. Brother crossfield appears to be wellversed in a number of teachings in the journal of discourses as well as the temple liturgy.
According to a book written by lds missionary and hymnographer joel h. Really interesting facts about the science behind word of wisdom counsel. The doctrine and covenants was originally called the book of commandments the continuation of the thus saith the lord revelations is called the second book of commandments. Book of commandments, 1833, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Section 89, the word of wisdom church of jesus christ. Word of wisdom sermon by hyrum smith book of mormon. Lds health code the restrictions were not always a commandment, and.
The lord revealed to joseph smith which types of foods to eat and which to avoid, along with a promise of temporal and spiritual blessings for obeying the word of wisdom. Smith, given not as commandment or constraint, but as a word of wisdom. The book of commandments was planned as a compilation of joseph smith jr. To view all the articles in this series, see discovering the word of wisdom in meridian magazine in a church chock full of commandments, the occasional freebiesomething totally easy to obeyis especially welcome. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The ways of wisdom also bring us in harmony with other persons because respect for others is the very essence of the commandments. Since 1945, during the subsequent church presidencies, the word of wisdom has been accepted as a commandment of god along with other commandments. The book of proverbs is a springboard into gods wisdom to understand the first seven verses of the book of proverbs is to have a grasp of the purpose of the whole book. Willes center for book of mormon studies in the neal a. Living by the ancient words of the commandments and. The book of commandments is the earliest published volume said to contain the revelations of. The word of wisdom is different, it is what i would call a dynamic commandment.
The word of wisdom contained in section 89 of the current lds. The hebrew word chakmah, like its greek sophia and latin sapientia equivalents, is a noun with feminine gender. It is given through the identical gift and pattern of bringing forth the written oracles of god, to which joseph smith. On february 27, 1833, as recorded in section 89 of the doctrine and covenants, the lord revealed which foods are good for us to eat and which substances are not good for the human body. Wisdom of the bible christian bible reference site. Section 89, the word of wisdomdoctrine and covenants student manual. A commandment to the church of christ, given in harmony, pennsylvania, september 4, 1830, revelation given to joseph smith the prophet, at harmony, pennsylvania, august 1830. For a list of revelations published in the book of commandments identifying the types of editing marks made in revelation book 1 to. First, its a greeting, not by commandment or constraint, but a word of wisdom, the. In the text of the word of wisdom it says that it is specifically not by way of commandment.
Deyoung fleshes out the ten commandments in a way that helps us see the wisdom of our creator and redeemer in directing us on our pilgrim way. This church being organized according to the will of him, who rules all things, on the sixth day of april, in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty. After all, hes never shown any resistance to giving commandments in the past. 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 to be sent greeting. The santies perun vedas the book of wisdom of perun. If i love jesus, i will hang onto and value every word he speaks. The book of proverbs is perhaps the best place in the bible to learn of biblical wisdom. Historical circumstances at the time of joseph smith may have given a wider application. The book of ben sira remains nonetheless a wisdom book, in the tradition of proverbs. The work relates early nazorite and essene understandings of the feminine principle of god at work in the hebrew tradition through the ages. Start studying faith bible institute semester 3 hebrew wisdom literature.
Many christians are familiar with the pointed directives of the ten commandments, and many will regularly read proverbs for bitesized pieces of gods wisdom. Dec 19, 2012 in the text of the word of wisdom it says that it is specifically not by way of commandment. The lord has always taught his followers principles of health. The content of book of wisdom of perun has a form of a dialog, and was written nearly 40,000 years ago. The tenman council voted to print 10,000 copies, but the actual number of prints was reduced to between three and five thousand. The word of wisdom, a code of health dealing primarily with human nutrition, was promulgated as a divine revelation in 1833 by joseph smith, the mormon prophet. Apr, 2020 the book of proverbs is perhaps the best place in the bible to learn of biblical wisdom. I agree with others that wisdom is not necessarily a commandment. The second book of commandments originally the book of onias contains the purported revelations of robert crossfield sometimes referred to as the prophet onias, from 1961 to present. When one thinks of the law and mount sinai, the first thing one thinks of is the ten commandments.