Object lesson:
Mouse trap. Place a piece of chocolate on a mouse trap and
set it. Discuss the dangers of something so nice but potentially dangerous. Now
place a picture of something other people may deem nice but not good for us (eg cigarette, alcohol, drugs) – wouldn’t we immediately reject this? Of course.
What is the Word of
Wisdom?
The Word of Wisdom is a law of health revealed by the Lord
for the physical and spiritual benefit of His children.
Where can we find
information about the word of wisdom?
Doctrine and Covenants 89
What does the Word of
Wisdom say about what we should eat?
The Lord revealed which foods are good for us to eat and
which substances are not good for the human body.
What are the promises
of the word of wisdom?
Health, protection, knowledge, and wisdom to those who obey
the Word of Wisdom.
What principle of the
gospel is the word of wisdom teaching us?
Obedience and caring for our bodies.
Youth say about the
word of wisdom
Video [7.5mins]
Activity.
Holding Fruit and candy
Have child hold an arm out straight palm facing up.
Place a piece of chocolate on the hand. Is this food health or unhealthy?
Tell them to try keeping it up. Then the adult uses 2 fingers to push the arms down on their wrist. The arm will go down. The body rejects the bad.
Place a piece of chocolate on the hand. Is this food health or unhealthy?
Tell them to try keeping it up. Then the adult uses 2 fingers to push the arms down on their wrist. The arm will go down. The body rejects the bad.
Do it again with fruit and the body will resist the pushing.
The arm will stay up. The body accepts the good food.
This activity worked so well for our family. I hope it does for everyone {because I'm not sure of the science behind it?} The kids were impressed that the arm with the chocolate or candy on it was weak and would go down but the arm holding the apple resisted and stayed strong!
Closing Song:
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat: Fruit
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat: Fruit
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“One keeps the Word of Wisdom knowing
that obedience will not only bring freedom from addiction, but it will also
add blessings of wisdom and treasures of knowledge.”
—Russell M. Nelson
“Face
the Future with Faith,” Ensign, May 2011, 35
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