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Is Smoking A Sin? by tinziemaine(m): 2:55pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Nearly one third of all adults smoke tobacco, even
though, thanks to education programs, it is now
common knowledge that smoking is harmful.
According to the World Health Organization,
smoking is the leading preventable cause of
death. Nearly one tenth of deaths worldwide are
attributable to tobacco; one fifth in the United
States. Knowingly damaging our body flies in the
face of 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which states that
our body is the temple of God and has been
bought with the blood of Christ. We are to glorify
God with our bodies, and to do otherwise is sin.
But is this the only go-to verse that relates to
smoking?
"'All things are lawful for me,' but I will not be
dominated by anything." 1 Corinthians 6:12b
This is a hard verse because it means not only is it
a sin to voluntarily start a habit that is addictive,
it is a sin to continue under the influence of an
addictive substance. Addiction is measured by
several characteristics, including the severity of
withdrawal symptoms, inducement to continue
use, the need for more drug to reach the same
effect, difficulty in quitting, and the degree of
intoxication. Although studies vary—heroin,
cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol, and caffeine
often fighting for the #2 position—the most
addictive drug is nicotine—the active ingredient
in tobacco.
"Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry." 1
Corinthians 10:14
People do not start smoking because they want to
get sick and waste a lot of money and smell bad.
Most smokers started smoking in their teens. And
most started because of peer pressure—they
valued the opinion of their friends more than they
valued biblical principles. They also may have
sought the image of being rebellious and cool
more than they sought finding their identity in
Christ ( 2 Corinthians 5:17). The opinion of the
world is a powerful idol, but we are exhorted to
flee from it.
"'All things are lawful,' but not all things are
helpful. 'All things are lawful,' but not all things
build up." 1 Corinthians 10:23
To edify is to encourage intellectual, moral, or
spiritual improvement. In no way does smoking
accomplish this. It insults the intellect by insisting
that "looking cool" is more important than good
health. It rejects morality by encouraging others
to become enslaved. And it definitely harms the
smoker's spirituality. An ungodly influence creates
a stronghold that can weaken a believer's
relationship with God.
"Let no one seek his own good, but the good of
his neighbor." 1 Corinthians 10:24
The American Cancer Society estimates that, in
the United States, 50,000 people die from
secondhand smoke-induced ailments each year.
Up to 300,000 children get lung infections (like
pneumonia or bronchitis), and up to 1 million
develop asthma because of secondhand smoke.
These are victims that are close to the smoker,
whom the smoker presumably cares for the most.
We are called to love each other. But smoking,
like many other sins, hurts those around us.
The Bible is not meant to be a list of dos and
don'ts. It is the living, active Word of God that
equips us to determine the best way to love God
and love others. Although the Bible does not
address smoking directly, it's clear from several
verses that smoking does not accomplish the will
of God. In that, smoking is a sin. |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by Nobody: 2:56pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
I can't find it in the Decalogue |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by francoray(m): 2:56pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Search google |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by kilode100(f): 3:02pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Smokers are liable to die young. It's a sin against yourself, afterall, na only you waka come 6 Likes |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by yomi007k(m): 3:10pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
kilode100: People who eat unhealthy foods e.g starchy foods, saturated fatty acids,artificial preservatives also are liable to die young becos dey r killing demselves, hence are sinners. Everybody is a sinner if we go by ur statement- we r all going to hell. ![]() |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by HCpaul(m): 3:34pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Is smoke a food? Did you get an exhaust hole for your head? What motive? Paul said that because of your ignorance, God had left you to do the inconvinient thing. Good luck. |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by raayah(f): 5:32pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Smoking is not a sin. 1 Like |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by Goodplace: 8:41pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
Well this is a strong question. but lets consider: does smoking offend God like fornication and its likes does? most of the acts that has been termed as a sin are in clear terms stated in the bible. Smoking is an invention of man like wearing of clothes. i am aware that it can be harmful for long term user. but can it be said that it is a sin in itself? |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by An2elect2(f): 8:54pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
If Christ is not your righteousness, you are without hope 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Is Smoking A Sin? by kinglekan: 11:57pm On Oct 25, 2015 |
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