Smoking a sin? (from doctrine forum)

[beckrl]

In todays world smoking is out. It is hard to find a place to smoke.

At my job if you smoke you have to go outside of the plant then out of the gate then across the highway Even on a very cold day some still go. You ask them why? You can see it in thier eyes when they don't ......ADDICTION.

How has the world's view on smoking changed? or better Why?
If the world is trying to stop why would anyone start?

[JohnDB]

I think that we should aspire to godliness and perfection, as it is the goal. The Bride must make herself ready, and we should encourage other believers to be MORE separate, MORE of a peculiar people, LESS aligned with the ways of the world.

When we do so, some will inevitably justify themselves and get offended that anyone would encourage them to examine their activities, accusing you of being judgmental and condemnatory. Just because smoking may not be clearly classified as sin does not mean that it is good for believers to engage in it.

There is a high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Jesus died in our place, therefore our life is no more, we owe a life-debt to our Lord. Yes, He freed us and saved us, but He did not do that so that we could just do whatever we think or want, no He did that so that we could serve Him -- so that in would be no more us who men see, but Christ in us the hope of glory.

Every aspect of our life should reflect that desire!

Considering the behavior of the majority of those that call themselves "Christians"...I think it is time for me to pick the habit up...wouldn't want to be mistaken for one like described here.

[Full Quiver]

I am just glad the God has not put me in charge of judging who is saved or not.

Exactly right Paully.

The fact remains thought that God said go and sin no more and expects us to preach holiness and righteousness which means condemning sin (not sinners).