The Word of Wisdom, vaping, and substances
A commandment about the body is still a commandment about agency: whatever controls the substance ends up controlling you.
In the scriptures
- Old TestamentDaniel 1:8–15
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.”
- New Testament1 Corinthians 3:16–17
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”
- Book of MormonMosiah 2:41
“Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God.”
- Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 89:18–21
“All saints who remember to keep and do these sayings … shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones.”
Where the Church has written about it
- For the Strength of YouthYour Body Is Sacred
- Gospel TopicsWord of Wisdom
- Life HelpLife Help: Addiction
- General ConferenceTalks on the Word of Wisdom
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