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1 | Can I go to Heaven if I smoke? | Eph 2:8 | Jeanne Malt | 190326 | ||
I am a fairly new Christian although I have believed in Jesus my whole life. As with everyone else in this world I am very imperfect!! I lived in the world for 40 years before I actually became born again. I am unfortunately a smoker(cigarettes only)I have been trying to quit. I'm even trying medication from the doctor. I have cut back a great deal but not completely quit yet. I have gone forward for prayer many times and spoken to Jesus about taking this habit from me but, I still not there yet. Someone close to me told me if Jesus came to Rapture the Church, I would not get to go!!! That devastated me!!! Is that true??? I talked to a couple other people that said no Jesus loves us unconditionally and in him we are made perfect. What do you say? | ||||||
2 | Can I go to Heaven if I smoke? | Eph 2:8 | BradK | 190327 | ||
Hello Jeanne, To answer your question, let's consider 2 things: 1. James 4:17 appears to address part of your question-If smoking is a sin to you- and you know it's wrong, what should you do? While it is not abundantly clear that scripture would categorize smoking as a sin, keep in mind "your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit..." (1 Cor. 6:19) 2. Col. 2:13-14 states- "When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross." What is the basis of your salvation? Was it by grace or not? (Rom. 11:6) Rom. 5:8 quite clearly tells us that, "while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." It was not our good actions or intentions that motivated Him to die for us. It was His love and grace! Stand in the truth of 1 Cor. 1:30- "But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption" Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3 | Can I go to Heaven if I smoke? | Eph 2:8 | Jeanne Malt | 190342 | ||
Thank you BradK You answered my question very nicely and very truthfully I know smoking is bad for my health and my body. A Sin I don't know will it keep me from going with Jesus when he comes? I don't think so. Will I keep pursuing quitting absolutely!!! Your Sister in Christ Jeanne Malt | ||||||
4 | Can I go to Heaven if I smoke? | Eph 2:8 | Searcher56 | 190344 | ||
God's day to you, Jeanne Malt, I commend your desire wanting to break a habit. There are tools to help breaking the smoking habit. While we can encourage you here, I hope you find some Christian lady who broke the habit to assist and encourage you. The most important thing is your prayer and commitment daily not to smoke. Figure out when/ where you smoke and aviod those times/ areas ... or do another activity, if it is something like after you eat. Stay around and interact with you, Searcher |
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5 | Can I go to Heaven if I smoke? | Eph 2:8 | Jeanne Malt | 190359 | ||
Thank you Searcher, I am always open to new suggestions to help me in my quest to break this bad habit!! And I know with the Lord's help I will be an overcomer. God Bless You, Jeanne | ||||||