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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: I was having a conversation with a new friend and I was sharing my beliefs and they asked me, why don't Christians smike, and I gave them the "I can't see Jesus doing it" response to which I was asked, do I have any backing i.e biblical reason, for my answer |
Bible Answer: No there is nothing in the Bible that actually says "Don't smoke" but God doesn't want us to have a durty temple (body) and if your friend wants to get picky, let him know it's left up to his own conscience Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. 16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate 1Cor 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man DEFILE the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.Hope this helps Carol |