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NASB | Mark 7:18 And He *said to them, "Are you so lacking in understanding also? Do you not understand that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile him, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 7:18 And He said to them, "Are you, too, so foolish and lacking in understanding? Do you not understand that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile and dishonor him, |
Bible Question (short): A believer who smokes? |
Question (full): I smoke. I take this scripture as not an encouragement to smoke, but a grace that smoking will not defile me in the eyes of God. What are you opinions on a beleiver smoking? The arguement of love thy neighbor doesnt seem to fit either, considering the amount of pollution in the air in some places in the world is worse than smoke from a cigarette. The body is a temple yes, but isnt that the soul where God dwells? His laws are not written on our bodies, but on our hearts, and souls. I'm looking for opinions here on this subject if at all possible. |