• What examples have you seen of “evils and designs … in the hearts of conspiring men” related to the Word of Wisdom? (verse 4). In addition to this revelation, what has the Lord given to help you avoid or overcome these evils?

• What does this revelation teach you about the Lord? How does the Word of Wisdom relate to Doctrine and Covenants 29:34–35?

• What are you prompted to do to better care for your body?

You may have had opportunities to explain to others why you live the Word of Wisdom—and you may have more opportunities in the future. Consider how you might use these opportunities to testify of the Savior, the sacredness of our bodies, and other spiritual truths. For ideas, see “Your body is sacred,” For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices, 22–29.

See also 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; Thomas S. Monson, “Principles and Promises,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 78–79; Topics and Questions, “Word of Wisdom,” Gospel Library; “The Word of Wisdom,” in Revelations in Context, 183–91; “Addiction,” “Physical Health,” Life Help, Gospel Library.

IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN

• To introduce section 89, perhaps you and your children could look at a picture of a temple or sing a song about physical health, such as “The Lord Gave Me a Temple” (Children’s Songbook, 153), to teach that our bodies are like temples for our spirits. Help your children act out ways they can care for their bodies.

• To learn about the Lord’s commandments in Doctrine and Covenants 89:10–17, you and your children could draw or look at pictures of good things we can eat or do to keep our bodies healthy (see the picture and activity page at the end of this outline). What has the Lord warned us not to use? Why does He want us to care for our bodies?

• Elder Gary E. Stevenson counseled young people to plan in advance what they will do when tempted with alcohol or drugs. He taught: “You will find that temptation has less control over you. You will have already made the decision of how you will react and what you will do. You won’t need to decide every time” (“Your Priesthood Playbook,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2019, 48). After reading together Doctrine and Covenants 89:4 and Elder Stevenson’s statement, counsel with your children about how they can decide now—for the rest of their lives—to live the Word of Wisdom. You could even role-play how they might respond if someone, even a friend, offers them something that is against the Word of Wisdom. How does the Lord bless us as we obey the Word of Wisdom? (see verses 18–21).

Consider reviewing recent messages from members of the First Presidency. What do they do to “set in order all the affairs of this church and kingdom”? (verse 16). How can you show that they are not “a light thing” to you? (verse 5).

Consider singing or reading the words to “Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice” (Hymns, no. 21) or another song about prophets that relates to teachings in these verses. How has the service of the First Presidency helped you know Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
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• You could look at pictures of ancient prophets or sing a song like “Follow the Prophet” (Children’s Songbook, 110–11). How has God blessed His children through His prophets? Why should we listen to God’s prophets? (see Doctrine and Covenants 90:5). Then you and your children could look at a picture of the living prophet and share some things the Lord has taught or warned us about through him. How can we follow the prophet?

IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN

• You could summarize the section heading for Doctrine and Covenants 91 to help your children understand why this revelation was given. They could then think of places, such as in the media, where we find “many things … that are true” and “many things … that are not true” (verses 1–2). What do verses 4–6 teach us about the Holy Ghost? How does the Holy Ghost help us know what is right?