(6/24/02)
"I have lived long enough now to witness the demise of classmates and colleagues who unwisely chose to disobey the Word of Wisdom (see D&C 89) and other divine counsel regarding the care of their bodies. I promise that as you keep the commandments of your Heavenly Creator and follow instructions that He has decreed for your benefit, you will be blessed now, in this life, and forevermore." — Russell M. Nelson, "Standards of the Lord's Standard-Bearers," "Ensign," Aug. 1991, p. 10
 

(6/25/02)
"Of course our bodies are wearing down. That is part of life. But I believe we have a duty to maintain our health the best we can through proper exercise, a healthy diet, daily care of our bodies. I hope to emulate Elder Joseph Anderson, who was still swimming at one hundred and walking daily until his death; or my uncle, Milt Backman, who is still playing racquetball at ninety-four." — Robert L. Backman, "The Golden Years," "Ensign," Nov. 1992, p. 13
 

(6/26/02)
"The physical blessings of health and strength that are promised through obedience to the Word of Wisdom are now well-known and well documented. In addition, the spiritual blessings of 'wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures,' come to those who keep their bodies free from addictive substances. When we obey the Word of Wisdom, windows of personal revelation are opened to us and our souls are filled with divine light and truth. If we keep our bodies undefiled, the Holy Ghost 'shall come upon [us] and... dwell in [our] heart[s]' and teach us 'the peaceable things of immortal glory.'" — Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Windows of Light and Truth," "Ensign," Nov. 1995, p. 76
 

(6/27/02)
"Our great physical powers require us to take good care of our bodies. At the very least we should obey the Word of Wisdom, eat properly, sleep and exercise regularly, and abstain from taking anything into our bodies which will destroy their powers, for we will be held accountable for them as we strive to be what we are really meant to become." — Barbara B. Smith, "The Powers within Us," "Ensign," Feb. 1983, p. 59
 

(6/28/02)
"There is a close relationship between physical health and spiritual development.... When one's physical health is impaired by disobedience to God's eternal laws, spiritual development will also suffer." — Delbert L. Stapley, "Conference Report," Oct. 1967, p. 74