"Don't drink, don't smoke, don't cuss, and don't tolerate those who do."
What about the most important part: "don't go with girls who do." ;-)
Heh...yeah, I forgot that part.
The thing that really chaps me about that mentality is the idea that I am somehow important enough to tell God how, and in what order, He must fix other people's lives. There were serious debates in several AG churches I attended as to whether one could be a Christian if they used alcohol or tobacco.
In my own case, God first chose to deal with the murderous rage I held in my heart. He hasn't gotten around to the cussing part yet - but which is more important? Removing the anger that frequently drove me to violence, or having me stop cussing? Clearly, God chose the former, while I believe many in that particular denomination would choose the latter.
"Don't drink, don't smoke, don't cuss, and don't tolerate those who do."
They also do not recognize each other at the liquer store.
Someone on FR posted this joke not long back..
Why should you always take TWO baptists fishing?
If you take ONE he will drink up all your beer.
I always heard it as,
"We don't drink, smoke, cuss, or chew, or run around with them that do"