May I smoke here??!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Amos

I don't disagree that we ought to keep our bodies healthy.

Where did that come from?

I have read on here that smoking ought not be preached against.

You are creating an argument where there is none.

Well, I must apologize - - I didn't realize it had been posted that preaching against smoking ought not be preached against.

My answer to the thread title is NO!!!

I thought the discussion was since we preach against smoking why don't we preach against other things that harm the body (i.e. gluttony since that is mentioned in the Bible)

[2020Vision]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Well, I must apologize - - I didn't realize it had been posted that preaching against smoking ought not be preached against.

My answer to the thread title is NO!!!

I thought the discussion was since we preach against smoking why don't we preach against other things that harm the body (i.e. gluttony since that is mentioned in the Bible)

I think some were bringing up this point to justify another end. Maybe they can clarify. Attention all antagonists, are you arguing for gluttony to prove why cigarettes and liquor should not be preached against, or are you desiring your own pastor to preach more sermons on diet and living healthy? Please clarify.

[jtork]

Originally Posted by 2020Vision

I think some were bringing up this point to justify another end. Maybe they can clarify. Attention all antagonists, are you arguing for gluttony to prove why cigarettes and liquor should not be preached against, or are you desiring your own pastor to preach more sermons on diet and living healthy? Please clarify.

I WOULD LOVE IT if preachers taught more on diet and living healthy - can you imagine what a testimony it would be to non-believers if we were all wonderfully healthy!!!!!!

[2020Vision]

Originally Posted by jtork

I WOULD LOVE IT if preachers taught more on diet and living healthy - can you imagine what a testimony it would be to non-believers if we were all wonderfully healthy!!!!!!

Agree. It would be awesome. Fact is, there are millions of reasons that we are unhealthy. Cigarettes is isolated. We can rule it out that it has no value and no good.

People get mad because I won't answer "Will this send you to hell?" These are sophomoric questions, no offense. I don't send to hell. If you don't believe cigarette smoking is sin, then there is a greater gulf that separates some of us in this forum than I thought. Thanks for being honest, Phelps.

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by 2020Vision

Agree. It would be awesome. Fact is, there are millions of reasons that we are unhealthy. Cigarettes is isolated. We can rule it out that it has no value and no good.

People get mad because I won't answer "Will this send you to hell?" These are sophomoric questions, no offense. I don't send to hell. If you don't believe cigarette smoking is sin, then there is a greater gulf that separates some of us in this forum than I thought. Thanks for being honest, Phelps.

I always am, Double Vision. And, you're alright, I enjoy your posts, as well - I like to spar with you!

[2020Vision]

Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

I always am, Double Vision. And, you're alright, I enjoy your posts, as well - I like to spar with you!

Right back to you. Although, I'm astounded of the position you are taking on this particular thread. I'll forgive you.