Is Smoking A Sin?

[mbaran1992]

Sorry to revive back this thread but I have a question. Is smoking a cigar considered a sin? I know that smoking cigarettes is sinful because you are inhaling and
using cigarettes to fight off stress. But, the reason I ask about cigars is because it is the complete opposite at least in my opinion. Here's why,

Cigars are smoked mainly for the taste of it and are not inhaled but rather kept for a short period of time in the mouth and then released. I would say its like having a beer with friends. I'm talking about strictly smoking one cigar on occasion with friends. No addiction, no inhaling, and no fighting stress.

Is it considered a sin if it it done in these ways? I am interested to know. I believe its not but I want to hear some opinions from people to make sure.

[ewq1938]

I didn't see or read this thread but I cannot see how smoking could be a sin. I am not sure all cigar smokers don't inhale...that's kind of the reason to smoke. Even those that just want to "taste it" inhale some, *personal experience*

Sorry to revive back this thread but I have a question. Is smoking a cigar considered a sin? I know that smoking cigarettes is sinful because you are inhaling and
using cigarettes to fight off stress. But, the reason I ask about cigars is because it is the complete opposite at least in my opinion. Here's why,

Cigars are smoked mainly for the taste of it and are not inhaled but rather kept for a short period of time in the mouth and then released. I would say its like having a beer with friends. I'm talking about strictly smoking one cigar on occasion with friends. No addiction, no inhaling, and no fighting stress.

Is it considered a sin if it it done in these ways? I am interested to know. I believe its not but I want to hear some opinions from people to make sure.

[thedee]

Sorry to revive back this thread but I have a question. Is smoking a cigar considered a sin? I know that smoking cigarettes is sinful because you are inhaling and
using cigarettes to fight off stress. But, the reason I ask about cigars is because it is the complete opposite at least in my opinion. Here's why,

Cigars are smoked mainly for the taste of it and are not inhaled but rather kept for a short period of time in the mouth and then released. I would say its like having a beer with friends. I'm talking about strictly smoking one cigar on occasion with friends. No addiction, no inhaling, and no fighting stress.

Is it considered a sin if it it done in these ways? I am interested to know. I believe its not but I want to hear some opinions from people to make sure.

If I see someone smoking I don't point my finger at them and tell them to stop. Why would I when I have a can of pepsi or coke in my hand. The can of pop is probably doing me more harm than a cigar or a cigarette.

[NHL Fever]

If I see someone smoking I don't point my finger at them and tell them to stop. Why would I when I have a can of pepsi or coke in my hand. The can of pop is probably doing me more harm than a cigar or a cigarette.

A cigarette is certainly much worse than a can of coke, but no question the coke is unhealthy and lots of it will degrade your body. Cigarettes are unquestionably the number one worst behavior in terms of health effects and medical costs in the world, by a long shot. Every one of the top killers in the developed world (except obesity), both cancerous and chronic disease, has a direct causal link to smoking.

[keck553]

I think we all have greater sins to attend to than worrying about smoking or downing 8 tsp of sugar...just sayin'

[nimblewillsgrace]

Where there is no law, there is no sin. I don't see any laws against smoking. Its not a sin.

[nimblewillsgrace]

A cigarette is certainly much worse than a can of coke, but no question the coke is unhealthy and lots of it will degrade your body. Cigarettes are unquestionably the number one worst behavior in terms of health effects and medical costs in the world, by a long shot. Every one of the top killers in the developed world (except obesity), both cancerous and chronic disease, has a direct causal link to smoking.

Lets say that a person smokes two packs a day, that's 40 cigarettes. What if a person drank 40 cokes a day. I bet it would kill him quicker than the smokes.

[david]

Sorry to revive back this thread but I have a question. Is smoking a cigar considered a sin? I know that smoking cigarettes is sinful because you are inhaling and
using cigarettes to fight off stress. But, the reason I ask about cigars is because it is the complete opposite at least in my opinion. Here's why,

Cigars are smoked mainly for the taste of it and are not inhaled but rather kept for a short period of time in the mouth and then released. I would say its like having a beer with friends. I'm talking about strictly smoking one cigar on occasion with friends. No addiction, no inhaling, and no fighting stress.

Is it considered a sin if it it done in these ways? I am interested to know. I believe its not but I want to hear some opinions from people to make sure.

In my opinion, you have to consider for yourself if it's a sin. Since it's not discussed directly in the Bible you have to use your own spirit to discern (for the spiritual discerns all things, 1co 2.15). The holy spirit will tell you. If it comes in the way of fellowship with God, I would say it is a sin.

If something makes you dependent on it spiritually then it is definitely wrong. Jesus said not to seek food that does not satisfy your "spiritual hunger" and seek the eternal food instead (John 6:27). This I hope gives you an indicator of whether you should be smoking or not.

[John 8:32]

Where there is no law, there is no sin. I don't see any laws against smoking. Its not a sin.

This is usually applied...

1Co 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
1Co 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

Problem with this passage is that almost anything can be overindulged in to the point one defiles his body. This passage could have a physical application, but I suspect Paul meant it in a spiritual sense.

[nzyr]

If I see someone smoking I don't point my finger at them and tell them to stop. Why would I when I have a can of pepsi or coke in my hand. The can of pop is probably doing me more harm than a cigar or a cigarette.

That's laughable.

[ewq1938]

This is usually applied...

1Co 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
1Co 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

Probably but there was fire and thus SMOKE in the temple. People back then also cooked and got heat from fire. Ever been around a fire? You breath in A LOT OF SMOKE. I can't tell you how many times I've (been made sick) from accidentally inhaling smoke from a fire.