POST-AND-PRESENT ACTIVITY. PROPHETS TAUGHT THE WORD OF WISDOM smile and frown bags. Youth can vote by placing items in the smiling bag (for good choices) and frown bag (for bad choices). The Prophet Joseph Smith revealed to us God’s law of health (D&C 89) warning us of harmful things not to take into our body and healthy foods to eat to stay healthy. As our body is a temple, and we treat it right by obeying the Word of Wisdom the Holy Ghost can guide us which brings us joy.
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POST-AND-PRESENT Activity
Prophets Taught the Word of Wisdom smile and frown grab bag
YOUTH can teach this lesson to children.
Objective: Help youth take a vote – by placing items we should take into our body in the smiling bag and things we should not partake of in the frowning bag.
Learn what the prophets have told us about a special commandment God wants us to follow—the WORD OF WISDOM (found in Doctrine and Covenants 89).
This revelation was given to the Prophet Joseph Smith to help us live God’s law of health. We are warned of harmful things not to take into our body as well as what to eat and do to stay healthy.
See pdf download for more details including the WOW! Snacks.
YOUTH CAN PONDER Why does the Lord want me to be healthy?
“The way we treat our bodies affects our spiritual health and our ability to receive guidance from the Holy Ghost. In order to preserve our health, we should obey the Word of Wisdom, eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get adequate sleep.”
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Word of Wisdom Quotes for Children
From Doctrine and Covenants 89
– “All wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man.” — D&C 89:10
– “Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof.” — D&C 89:11
– “All grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts.” — D&C 89:14
– “Flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man.” — D&C 89:12
– “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.” — D&C 89:18
– “And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures.” — D&C 89:19
– “And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them.” — D&C 89:21
Simple Word of Wisdom Reminders for Kids
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Eat healthy foods and enjoy fruits and vegetables.
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Be thankful for the food Heavenly Father has provided.
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Take care of your body.
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Choose things that help keep your body and mind healthy.
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Follow Heavenly Father’s counsel to receive His blessings.
