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Contents
- 1 Joseph Smith and the Word of Wisdom
- 1.1 History and implementation of the Word of Wisdom
- 1.2 Joseph Smith and the early implementation of the Word of Wisdom
- 1.3 Joseph Smith drank wine in Carthage jail?
- 1.4 Joseph Smith used tea
- 1.5 Joseph Smith procured tobacco prior to the martyrdom
- 1.6 Did Joseph disregard the Word of Wisdom when he prophesied that Orson Hyde would drink wine with him in Palestine?
Joseph Smith and the Word of Wisdom
- History and implementation of the Word of Wisdom
- Joseph Smith and the early implementation of the Word of Wisdom
- Joseph Smith drank wine in Carthage jail?
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?