What does the Bible say about cigarettes?
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The Bible does not name cigarettes directly, but it calls Christians to honor God with their bodies, avoid enslaving habits, and live for his glory. First Corinthians 6:12 warns that lawful things must not master us, while 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 teaches that believers’ bodies belong to God and are temples of the Holy Spirit. Since smoking is addictive and harms the body, Christians should prayerfully seek freedom from it rather than justify it. First Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17 direct every action toward God’s glory and Christ’s name. Those struggling with dependence may take courage: God provides help in temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13) and strength through Christ (Philippians 4:13).
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- 1 Corinthians 6:12
"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
[19] Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, [20] for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 3:17
If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19
Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own,
- 1 Corinthians 3:16
Don't you know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you?
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
- Colossians 3:17
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
- 1 Corinthians 6:20
for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
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