“Word of Wisdom Hidden Message,” Friend, June 2005, 23

Word of Wisdom Hidden Message

By Monica Weeks

Look up the missing words in the following verses from D&C 89. Then fill in the word(s) in the numbered blanks below. Once you fill in all the blanks, a hidden message will reveal two of the blessings we receive from keeping the Word of Wisdom (see D&C 89:18–19). (See answers below.)

“And, again, strong 8 are not for the belly. …” (D&C 89:7)

“And again, 5 is not for the 10 , neither for the belly, and is not good for man. …” (D&C 89:8)

“And again, 1 are not for the body or belly.” (D&C 89:9)

“And again, verily I say unto you, all 7 herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—” (D&C 89:10)

“Every 6 in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and 9 .” (D&C 89:11)

“Yea, flesh also of 2 and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have 11 for the use of 12 with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly.” (D&C 89:12)

“All 3 is good for the food of man; as also the fruit of the vine; that which 4 fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground—” (D&C 89:16)

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