from the 2005-2009
Nazarene Manual. http://www.nazarene.org/ministries/gensec/2005-09Manual/display.aspx
THE COVENANT OF CHRISTIAN CONDUCT
34.5. The use of intoxicating liquors
as a beverage, or trafficking
therein; giving influence to, or
voting for, the licensing
of places for the sale of the same;
using illicit drugs or
trafficking therein; using of
tobacco in any of its forms, or trafficking therein.
In light of the Holy Scriptures and
human experience concerning the ruinous consequences of the use of alcohol as a
beverage, and in light of the findings of medical science regarding the
detrimental effect of both alcohol and tobacco to the body and mind, as a
community of faith committed to the pursuit of a holy life, our position and
practice is abstinence rather than moderation. Holy Scripture teaches
that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.With
loving regard for ourselves and others, we call our
people to total abstinence from all intoxicants.
Furthermore, our Christian social responsibility calls us to
use any legitimate and legal means to minimize the availability of both
beverage alcohol and tobacco to others. The widespread incidence of alcohol
abuse in our world demands that we embody a position that stands as a witness
to others. (903.12-3.14)
(Proverbs 20:1;
13:8;
Galatians 5:13-14, 21; Ephesians 5:18)
(Only unfermented wine should be used
in the sacrament
of the Lord’s Supper.) (413.11,
427.7, 428.2, 429.1, 802)
34.6. The unprescribed
use of hallucinogenics, stimulants, and depressants,
and the misuse and abuse of regularly prescribed medicines. Only on
competent medical advice and under medical supervision should
such drugs be used.