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|subject=Joseph Smith and the early implementation of the Word of Wisdom | |subject=Joseph Smith and the early implementation of the Word of Wisdom | ||
|summary=Joseph Smith implemented a moderate implementation of the Word of Wisdom, and not the more strict standard known to members today. | |summary=Joseph Smith implemented a moderate implementation of the Word of Wisdom, and not the more strict standard known to members today. | ||
|sublink1=Question: In what way did Joseph Smith implement the Word of Wisdom during his lifetime?|Question: In what way did Joseph Smith implement the Word of Wisdom during his lifetime?]] | |||
|sublink2=Revelations in Context: "it required time to wind down practices that were so deeply ingrained in family tradition and culture"|Revelations in Context: "it required time to wind down practices that were so deeply ingrained in family tradition and culture"]] | |||
|sublink3=Question: Was failure to keep the Word of Wisdom grounds for a disciplinary council in the 19th century Church?|Question: Was failure to keep the Word of Wisdom grounds for a disciplinary council in the 19th century Church?]] | |||
|sublink4=Question: Did Joseph Smith give some of the brethren money to purchase whiskey in violation of the Word of Wisdom?|Question: Did Joseph Smith give some of the brethren money to purchase whiskey in violation of the Word of Wisdom?]] | |||
|sublink5=Question: Did Joseph Smith appear in public smoking a cigar right after teaching a sermon on the Word of Wisdom?|Question: Did Joseph Smith appear in public smoking a cigar right after teaching a sermon on the Word of Wisdom?]] | |||
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|summary=Joseph Smith and those who were with him drank wine in Carthage Jail prior to his martyrdom. Did Joseph violate the Word of Wisdom? | |summary=Joseph Smith and those who were with him drank wine in Carthage Jail prior to his martyrdom. Did Joseph violate the Word of Wisdom? | ||
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Revision as of 21:21, 14 April 2017
History and implementation of the Word of Wisdom
Summary: Observance of the Word of Wisdom has changed over time, due to on-going revelation from modern-day prophets, who put greater emphasis on certain elements of the revelation originally given to Joseph Smith. Early Latter-day Saints were not under the same requirements as today's Saints are.
Joseph Smith and the early implementation of the Word of Wisdom
Summary: Joseph Smith implemented a moderate implementation of the Word of Wisdom, and not the more strict standard known to members today.
Joseph Smith drank wine in Carthage jail?
Summary: Joseph Smith and those who were with him drank wine in Carthage Jail prior to his martyrdom. Did Joseph violate the Word of Wisdom?
Joseph Smith used tea
Summary: Joseph Smith drank tea, and it is claimed that he encouraged others to do so. Did Joseph violate the Word of Wisdom?
Joseph Smith procured tobacco prior to the martyrdom
Summary: It is claimed Joseph arranged for some tobacco to be brought to Willard Richards in Carthage Jail just prior to his murder. Did Joseph violate the Word of Wisdom?