The Lord's Law of Health

Our Bodies are Temples of God
One of the great blessings we received when we came to earth was a physical body. We need a physical body to become like our Heavenly Father. Our bodies are so important that the Lord calls them temples of God (see 1 Corinthians 3:16–17; 6:19–20). Our bodies are holy.  If we do not obey the Word of Wisdom, the Lord’s Spirit withdraws from us. If we defile the “temple of God,” which is our body, we hurt ourselves physically and spiritually.


Yes and No
YES we should:

• eat fruits, vegetables, and wholesome herbs
• eat meat sparingly
• eat grains
• work
• rest, and
• exercise

President Monson said: “Nutritious meals, regular exercise, and appropriate sleep are necessary for a strong body, just as consistent scripture study and prayer strengthen the mind and spirit.”


NO we should NOT:

• drink wine or strong drinks (alcohol)
• use tobacco (in any form)
• drink "hot drinks" (coffee, tea, and anything hot enough to burn your mouth - OUCH!)
• take drugs, except when and as prescribed
• drink or eat anything harmful or habit forming, or
• overeat

The Blessings!

• the physical blessing of good health (Specifically, the ability to "run and not be weary, walk and not faint.")
• the spiritual blessing of being taught important truths by the Holy Ghost through revelation ("find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge), and
• the spiritual blessing of having the destroying angel pass us by.