I am very allergic to second hand tobacco smoke and have never smoked. I wish it was illegal and no one smoked, because the world would be a safer place for me. I have spent many a night in the ER getting treatment because someone walked by me on a street smoking. I have to wear a carbon filter mask if anyone is smoking, provided I can get it on fast enough to keep me out of the ER. Asthma is a horrid disease, but esp, when it could easily be prevented if everyone stopped smoking.
Tobacco smoke has 5000 chemicals including 56 known carcinogens. Causes cancer in literally every part of the body. Why would anyone waste money on such poison? Beyond me!
I did drink before I was saved. Heavily. God delivered me from it the hour I was saved. Never wanted or needed another drink. 33 years and counting.
I think that not drinking means allowing the Holy Spirit to control you, rather than false "spirits". There is a reason they call it that! Besides, I have more fun and enjoyment with my Christian friends, talking about the Bible than I ever did drinking.
I'm not going to criticize social drinkers, but it seems to me we should depend upon God to give us peace and joy, not artificial highs like alcohol and drugs. Ok, I was critical. Sorry!