I would like to know why tobacco is a sin? Is it b/c its unhealthy? If thats the case a lot of things could be added to the list. Sugar, sodium, and phenylalanine. The last one is found in diet drinks and is known to cause multiple health issues. Is it b/c of the addiction? I have read that nicotine has the same addictive qualities as herion. If thats the case we should still adhere to the preachers I heard years ago preaching against caffiene.
I see no difference in smoking than over eatting and being overweight. There are some things that if done in moderation are not bad for you, but over indulging in them is.... so wisdom has to be used... tobacco like herion is bad for you even in moderation...
The heresy hunters are still with us. Only now, instead of stakes, they use their books and radio programs to destroy those they consider heretics.... I'm concerned that heresy hunting may be turning into leukemia because some cultwatchers seem more intent on destroying parts of the body than healing the body....
OK, I only made it to about page 10 of this lovely thread before jumping to the end, and it looks like everyone is leaving happy, but I just need to say a couple of things...
First off, "hey, new guy, STEP BACK OFF OF GRANNY CINDY"!!!!!!
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
I like the smell of bourbon soaked cigars and pipe tobacco. My wife does not. Guess whose conscience wins out?
Kristen's!
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
I think we can all agree that smoking isn't the best for one's health. The question is still, is it a "sin". If it's a "sin" then smoking becomes a Heaven or Hell issue.
My personal opinion, is that smoking isn't a sin.
So the admonishment to quit smoking should be based on a sincere concern with one's health and general welfare, not Hellfire dogma.
I'll confess, when I'm old and grey, I'm going to sit on my back porch on rainy Saturday mornings, study my Bible, sip on a glass of expensive brandy, and enjoy a nice pipe. lol
I want to weigh in on this one. I started smoking when I was 19 and backslidden. I came back to the Lord two or three years later. It took me over ten years to kick this habit! Whether smoking is a sin or not I don't know, but I can honestly say cigarettes are the devil!
I have done my research and the modern cigarette is a finely tuned instrument of nicotine addiction. It hads been specifically developed to deliver a high of nicotine that will last about an hour or two before the user needs another hit.
I see this as an issue of living life more abundantly, not sin or heaven/hell. I have met very few people who are over 25 and are happy that they smoke. Go talk to some smokers and they will tell you how many times they have tried to quit.
If there is someone out there who is struggling with this addiction, don't look for excuses to stay smoking. So what if you can stay saved and smoke? Thats not going to give you life more abundantly. If you partner with God he can and will deliver you of nicotine addiction! I am living proof.
I want to weigh in on this one. I started smoking when I was 19 and backslidden. I came back to the Lord two or three years later. It took me over ten years to kick this habit! Whether smoking is a sin or not I don't know, but I can honestly say cigarettes are the devil!
I have done my research and the modern cigarette is a finely tuned instrument of nicotine addiction. It hads been specifically developed to deliver a high of nicotine that will last about an hour or two before the user needs another hit.
I see this as an issue of living life more abundantly, not sin or heaven/hell. I have met very few people who are over 25 and are happy that they smoke. Go talk to some smokers and they will tell you how many times they have tried to quit.
If there is someone out there who is struggling with this addiction, don't look for excuses to stay smoking. So what if you can stay saved and smoke? Thats not going to give you life more abundantly. If you partner with God he can and will deliver you of nicotine addiction! I am living proof.
Post of the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent!
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I want to weigh in on this one. I started smoking when I was 19 and backslidden. I came back to the Lord two or three years later. It took me over ten years to kick this habit! Whether smoking is a sin or not I don't know, but I can honestly say cigarettes are the devil!
I have done my research and the modern cigarette is a finely tuned instrument of nicotine addiction. It hads been specifically developed to deliver a high of nicotine that will last about an hour or two before the user needs another hit.
I see this as an issue of living life more abundantly, not sin or heaven/hell. I have met very few people who are over 25 and are happy that they smoke. Go talk to some smokers and they will tell you how many times they have tried to quit.
If there is someone out there who is struggling with this addiction, don't look for excuses to stay smoking. So what if you can stay saved and smoke? Thats not going to give you life more abundantly. If you partner with God he can and will deliver you of nicotine addiction! I am living proof.
Good words Randy! very good words.
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