Latter-day Saints, Go Ahead and Have That Coffee (or Even Wine!). Your Scripture Even Says You Can.

Long-prohibited in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been coffee, tea, wine, tobacco and “strong drinks” in the faith’s Word of Wisdom. The problem is, Latter-day Saint scripture — in the very section about the health code — allows for their consumption.

Doctrine & Covenants 89: 1–2 says “A word of wisdom … to be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint.”