Health/Word of Wisdom

"The Word of Wisdom does not promise you perfect health, but it teaches how to keep the body you were born with in the best condition and your mind alert to delicate spiritual promptings." 
--President Boyd K. Packer Ensign, May 1996, Page 18
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Blessings that come from Obeying the Word of Wisdom

Physical health: your body will be more resistant to disease and weakness.
Emotional health: you will have less stress and guilt and more peace of mind.
Health for your descendants: Your children will be free from inherited deformities and weaknesses caused by drug abuse, smoking, and drinking.
Faith: Your faith will be strengthened as you see that the Lord blesses those who obey.
Spiritual Sensitivity: You will be better able to receive and follow inspiration from the Holy Ghost.
Freedom: you will not e a slave to drug abuse or other addictive habits.

Wisdom and knowledge: you will have a clear mind, the desire to learn, and the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood; you will preform better in school and employment.

Self-discipline: you will be in control of yourself and will strengthen your ability to say no to people or things that would harm you.

financial advantage: you will not spend money on cigarettes, liquor, or other harmful substances; you will not need to pay medical expenses caused by use of these substances.

Ability to serve: you will not cause harm to others (by driving drunk, smoking around them, and so on); you will have the health and strength necessary to serve others.

Lesson 26: "The Wisdom of the Word of Wisdom" Preparing for Exaltation: Teacher's Manual, (1998)