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NASB | 1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 3:17 If anyone destroys the temple of God [corrupting it with false doctrine], God will destroy the destroyer; for the temple of God is holy (sacred), and that is what you are. |
Bible Question:
Is drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes considered a sin ? Well if i have to ask, it probably is. Neither of these exsisted when the bible was written, correct ? I cant stop! |
Bible Answer: Smoking tobacco is a sin, every doctor tells us to give it up because it is a killer. Tobacco contains 4,000 dangerous chemicals and is a leading cause of heart disease, lung cancer, leg amputations and more. The tobacco companies have waged a war of misinformation against the American public and covered up the truth about how harmful smoking really is. Coffee drinking is not a sin; I have never heard drinking coffee is a problem except from Adventists who would have you believe: "The Christian is surrounded with seductive invitations to use drugs. Even many innocent-appearing, popular beverages contain drugs: Coffee, tea, and colas contain caffeine...Research has shown that these milder gateway drugs tend to lead progressively to stronger mind-altering drugs." How pathetic, I've been drinking coffee for 30 years and I've never progressed onto heroin, crack cocaine or LSD, amazing isn't it, I must be one of the lucky ones. Recent medical extracts have increasingly claimed coffee is full of antioxidants and is neuroprotective. Coffee drinking taken to excess is probably harmful but what isn't. Moderation is the key never gluttony. The best way to consume coffee is to invite a non-Christian to go for a cup with you and tell him about the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. Tell him about the true freedom that can only be found in Christ, and how our faith isn't about silly religious strictures. |