True Christians Do Not Smoke

God’s Warning: Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health..... and to your SOUL.

Campaigns regarding the negative effects of cigarette smoking to the human body are found in all forms of advertisement; whether it be in broadsheet, magazines, televisions, radios, and posters. Ironically, even the cigarette pack itself reminds people that it is so hazardous to health. Cigarettes devastate your looks, your health, and your funds. Do not be blinded by the deceit of the pleasures you are experiencing from smoking and stop defending it. It is interesting to note that even the Bible categorically commands us to do so: 1John 2:16,” For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” Anything that harms men is from the devil, so do not give way to devil to harm you.

But i just wonder why there are still those that do not quit smoking. So what is it really that keeps people stuck? I researched on the main reasons while people smoke and i have found only 3 reasons when you sum it all up: First, they find repose on smoking. They feel relieved from stress and other negative feelings. Second, they are simple addicted to cigarette; they always desire this “poison stick” and always got the feeling that they should satisfy their craving. Lastly, they do not have the spirit of willpower to actually give up smoking.

Have you ever read articles that discusses advantages of smoking? On this regard, some may answer yes and these adavantages are: first it serves as stress-reliever. Second, gives something to do in awkward moments. Third, good social booster in some instances. Anything more? Well, never mind telling. All are shallow reasons, and all are unacceptable and justifiable. If a person feels stressed, pressured, down, troubled and sad, the best way is PRAY rather than sit somewhere and smoke. As it is being said in Philippians 4:6, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
 

Smoking is one way of softly killing the body that God has given to men. Cigarette smoke is a poison composed of more or less 4000 chemicals that, when brought inside the body will swiftly attack the internal organs and will weaken the immune system. The most lethal among these toxins are nicotine, formaldehyde (used for preserving dead bodies), benzene (pesticide ingredient), heavy metals like arsenic (used to poison rat), cadmium (used in batteries). Well, no need to complete the list. These chemicals alone are already enough to kill a man. According to Leviticus 19:28 , “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.” If God do not allow men to cut His skin, what more to destroy your internal system? Smoking is a doing of man who has no understanding of wisdom from God.

 

The human body is not intended for anything else. It is meant to be used for the likings of God. It is even written that a Christian’s body is a home of God, From 1 Corrinthians 3;16 we can read, “ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” How can you expect God to dwell in you if you are not taking care of yourself? If you know that it’s God’s house, then you should take care of it. You keep your own home clean because you and your loved ones inhabit it, right? Similarly, you must clean yourself for God to occupy “YOU”. Don’t expect God to take care of you if you don’t take care of yourself.

Also, being a smoker makes a human not a loving, father/mother, brother, sister, friend. Why? Because he endangers his so-called loved ones with second hand smoke. Compared to first hand smoke, exposure to secondhand smoke is as harmful as actual smoking. Exposure to secondhand smoke has also been shown to increase the risk of developing lung cancer and nasal cancer and even heart disease. In addition, asthma, ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome have been linked to secondhand smoke, too. And one more, it contain compounds as class A carcinogens. Carcinogen is the term used for cancer-causing chemicals. If a smoker is not concern about the well-being of his family, this is what the bible say about him, in 1Timothy 5:8 “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”
                      

                                     Happy, healthy family

Following God’s words is not hard for those that Love God. And besides, all God’s commandments are for the merit of those that will obey Him. As Romans 7:12 says, "Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good." if a person will not smoke, it is advantageous on his part. He will be spared on all the bad effects that smoking can give.

 

And, let us always remember that God did not make things hard for men, He made everything for the benefit of men because He loves us so much. 1 John 5:3 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.” Accepting God's commandments will only be grievous if a person is not really a follower. Saying is one thing but doing is another thing. So, be a Christian in deed.
 

Let us practice Christian living, do not exercise doing non-sense things like smoking!