The Principles of the Word of Wisdom

Through Joseph Smith the Prophet, the Word of Wisdom was revealed in Kirtland, Ohio, on February 27, 1833. The text stipulates that wine or strong drink is not good, and furthermore, tobacco is not for the body. It also mentions that all wholesome herbs God ordained for man should be used.

What the evidence supports

The Prophet inquired of the Lord concerning tobacco, resulting in this revelation known as the Word of Wisdom, given on February 27, 1833, at Kirtland, Ohio.
Inasmuch as any man drinketh wine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father.
Verily I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man.

Sources

Doctrine and Covenants 89

Evidence

The Word of Wisdom was given as a revelation through Joseph Smith the Prophet in Kirtland, Ohio, on February 27, 1833.
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, and how that concerned his wife, Emma Smith, the Prophet inquired of the Lord concerning it. This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result.
Doctrine and Covenants 89 · Section 89
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The use of wine or strong drink is not good and is not meet in the sight of God.
That inasmuch as any man drinketh wine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father, only in assembling yourselves together to offer up your sacraments before him.
Doctrine and Covenants 89 · D&C 89:5
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Tobacco is not good for the body or the belly.
And again, tobacco is not for the body , neither for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill.
Doctrine and Covenants 89 · D&C 89:8
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All wholesome herbs God has ordained for humans.
And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—
Doctrine and Covenants 89 · D&C 89:10
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Saints who keep and do the sayings of the Word of Wisdom shall receive health and wisdom.
And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones;
Doctrine and Covenants 89 · D&C 89:18
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Doctrine and Covenants 89
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Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, and how that concerned his wife, Emma Smith, the Prophet inquired of the Lord concerning it. This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result.
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