“A Word to Always Live By,” For the Strength of Youth, Aug. 2021, 22–23. Come, Follow Me A Word to Always Live By Doctrine and Covenants 89 By Eric B. Murdock; illustrated by Spencer Hale Imagelog home 1833 ImageJoseph Smith with men who are smoking During a meeting with the Prophet Joseph Smith, many men smoked pipes and chewed tobacco. ImageEmma Smith ImageEmma and Joseph Smith Joseph’s wife, Emma, talked to him about the mess the smoke and tobacco left. These things seemed to take away from the Spirit. Joseph wondered what God thought about it. ImageJoseph Smith praying Joseph prayed about what Emma said, and he received a revelation about how we can live a healthy life. It also described great blessings for doing so. ImageJoseph Smith and foods The Lord revealed that we should: Eat fruits and herbs, including vegetables (see Doctrine and Covenants 89:10–11). Eat meat sparingly (see Doctrine and Covenants 89:12–13). Eat grains (see Doctrine and Covenants 89:14–17). Imageitems forbidden by Word of Wisdom The Lord also revealed that we should stay away from: Alcohol, tobacco, tea, and coffee (see Doctrine and Covenants 89:5–9). Imageman throwing pipe into fire When Joseph shared this revelation, called a “Word of Wisdom,” some men threw their pipes and tobacco into the fire. ImageJoseph Smith teaching other men