All Christians must live godly lives in order to be Christ-like. This would include no drinking, smoking, dancing, premarital or extramarital sex, gambling, lying, stealing and a host of others. The effects of alcohol allow one to do things he would not normally do. By not drinking, one does not have to wonder what he did at the party the night before. If you never take the first drink, you will not have to be concerned if you made the right decision while under the influence of alcohol.
Medical research has and continues to show the ill effects of cigarette smoke on the smoker.
The discomfort and possible health effects to others who breathe that smoke should not be overlooked. There has been a warning of the dangers of smoking on packs of cigarettes for some time. God condemns the purposeful harming of our bodies. By not smoking, one does not have to be concerned about future health problems attributed to smoking. As discussed earlier, God s plan for the home must be followed.