The Bible doesn’t explicitly mention smoking, so it can be challenging to determine if it’s acceptable for Christians. While some point to passages about the body being a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) or verses warning against addiction (1 Corinthians 6:12), others note that smoking was not a known practice during biblical times.
There are arguments that smoking may not directly violate any biblical commands, but it’s essential to consider the impact on one’s health and the potential for addiction. How should Christians navigate this gray area? Is it enough to say that because something isn’t prohibited, it is permissible, or should we hold ourselves to a higher standard when it comes to our health and testimony?
What are your thoughts? How do you interpret the biblical principles related to this topic?
That’s nowhere near the same thing. That smoke came from God’s glory and power, not from cigarettes. Where did you even get that answer from? Let me rephrase that. How did you arrive at the conclusion that that was an adequate answer? I’m so confused.
Hardy har har. I walked straight into your trap. I’ll have to get you back for that one. Unfortunately, I’m not very good at setting up joke-traps. I guess I need to hit the gym more.
As a Christian, I often reflect on the question of smoking and its implications for our faith. While the Bible doesn’t directly mention it, indeed. I agree with the others about (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. This leads me to question whether smoking truly honors that sacred space.
Hence, I did further digging and found this scripture (1 Corinthians 6:12), warns against being mastered by anything, which makes me wary of the addiction and health risks associated with smoking. Ultimately, I believe we should hold ourselves to a higher standard, prioritizing both our well-being and our witness to others. It’s essential to consider whether our choices genuinely glorify God.
I’m not a smoker and I hate the very smell of it… so I don’t smoke. But neither do I worry about folks that do.
If you have died with Christ to the elemental spirits of the world, why do you submit to them as though you lived in the world? “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!” These are all destined to perish with use, founded as they are on human commands and teachings. Col 2
That’s nowhere near the same thing. That smoke came from God’s glory and power, not from cigarettes. Where did you even get that answer from? 
Let me rephrase that. How did you arrive at the conclusion that that was an adequate answer? I’m so confused.
Do you appreciate humor, or no? I already told you that Dad jokes are my specialty.