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- Although received not as a commandment, as early as 1834 the prophet
Joseph Smith had established obedience to the Word of Wisdom as a
requirement to hold leadership positions
(See Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p.117 footnote)
- President Brigham Young presented a motion to accept the Word of Wisdom
as a commandment on September 9, 1851
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- The Word of Wisdom was reaffirmed as a commandment by Pres. Joseph F.
Smith in October 1908 (See Messages
of First Presidency, 4:179)
- Under President Heber J. Grant, it became a requirement for temple
attendance--circa 1919 (See Messages of First Presidency, 5:163)
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- [D&C 89:4] states that the time should come when wicked and
designing men would resort to practices of adulteration of foods and
drinks in order to get gain, to the injury of the health of their
victims.
- Answers to Gospel Questions, p.200
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- A safe guide to each and all is this: If in doubt as to any food or
drink, whether it is good or harmful, let it alone until you have
learned the truth in regard to it.
If anything offered is habit-forming, we will be safe in
concluding that it contains some ingredients that are harmful to the
body and should be avoided.
- Answers to Gospel Questions, p.201
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- http://www.byuh.edu/academics/religion/martins.htm
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