Historical Highlights
on the Word of Wisdom
Doctrine & Covenants section 89
on the Word of Wisdom
Doctrine & Covenants section 89
•The Word of Wisdom was reaffirmed as a commandment by Pres. Joseph F. Smith in October 1908 (See
Messages of First
Presidency,
4:179)
•Under President Heber J. Grant, it became a requirement for temple attendance--circa 1919 (See Messages
of First
Presidency, 5:163)