Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | 1 Corinthians 3:16 ¶ Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 3:16 ¶ Do you not know and understand that you [the church] are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells [permanently] in you [collectively and individually]? |
Bible Question: I smoke but desperately want to stop. Is this a sin? |
Bible Answer: I believe that if you are serious about your walk with God you should stop smoking. God's temple, your body, must be honoured. For many years I was a very heavy smoker (70 sigs a day) but when I repented and asked God for forgiveness and then accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour, the urge to smoke left me. I felt is was dirty and ruining my health so this got my mind into the right frame. Both my parents were smokers that's how I caught the habit. It is a habit and as such can be broken if you have the will to do so and you ask Jesus to help you. I must admit the urge came back later but I was now strong enough with the Lord's help to resist. Be strong my friend and set your mind to stopping. Just say " NO " each time and don't be temped with smokes in easy reach. Friends will try and talk you into starting again but, like the devil, resist the temptation and eventually you will gain the victory. Believe me as I talk from experience. May God bless you and give you strength. To encourage you read Psalm 51. Yours in Christ, KJ. |