by Matt Slick The Bible does not address the issue of smoking cigarettes. What justifications could there be for smoking? It may come as a surprise to many of my former acquaintances that I occasionally smoke a cigar or pipe. Most generally, the case is made that we should be good stewards of our bodies. Many people consider smoking to be slow suicide. And the fact that it is highly addictive should also encourage Christians to keep their distance. Habitually smoking cigarettes seems to say, "Life doesn't matter as much as my pleasures do." There are no other foods—even smoked salmon—that we consume by smoking them. It is the main cause of lung cancer. Smoking therefore is a sin, and something Christians should work diligently to remove from their lives. Yes it does. Is Smoking a Sin? by Dean VanDruff. Are there other things that, because of their similar nature, would classify as sin? Is smoking a sin according to the Bible and in God's eyes? In answer to the question: "Is smoking cigarettes, or pot, a sin?" I Googled the phrase "Why I love smoking cigarettes"and came up with an amazing number of justifications, ranging from being a stimulant, to a sedative, to a great aide … Alcohol on the other hand does, not to be a drunkard. Smoking was around the whole time when the bible was being written. Not a mortal sin, but a fairly serious venial sin. Having said all this, I am a smoker who is struggling to quit and I am finding it extremely difficult. First Published 24 Jun 2013. Not tobacco but other substances such as opium, and yet it doesn’t even get a mention. I think so. You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living. You might not be putting a gun to your head, but it will result in the same thing. Our health is so important to the Lord that in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, He calls our bodies temples of God. Does this conflict with the commonly held belief among Christians that smoking is a sin? So smoking in moderation is not a sin… Smoking kills. Sin is defined as breaking God's law, and for Bible believing Christians, God's word should be a sufficient guide for every area of life, including alcohol and tobacco use. Revised 2020 . Slowly you are murdering yourself. Therefore, we need to look at other scriptures and see if we can derive an answer. Though we cannot definitively say that smoking is a sin, it appears that it would be given the above examination of Scripture. If you truly desire to overcome this bad habit, remember that struggling to overcome is what God expects. The bible does not forbid smoking cigarettes or smoking pot directly. Although many Christians refrain from drinking or smoking, discouraging a behavior does not mean it is sinful. 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