I'm finding it hard to quit...

[c64tm]

Hello,

I'm a smoker, and I want to give up smoking, because I think its a sin... (I'm new to christianity). I have already given up drinking, its just the smoking that is hard.

Could someone give me some feedback on this topic, whether it is a sin or not? I have been told that the holy spirit will not dwell in an unclean body... what does this mean, etc...

Please, I need help.

Also, to repent, what exactly do you have to do?

 

[kdet]

Hello,

I'm a smoker, and I want to give up smoking, because I think its a sin... (I'm new to christianity). I have already given up drinking, its just the smoking that is hard.

Could someone give me some feedback on this topic, whether it is a sin or not? I have been told that the holy spirit will not dwell in an unclean body... what does this mean, etc...

Please, I need help.

Also, to repent, what exactly do you have to do?

I quit smoking a year and a half ago. I smoked for 25 years...they don't call it an addiction for nothing
I went on Zyban and the patch and the combination of both and God's help,I finally was able to quit..Praise God.
I'll let someone else answer your spirtual questions, I don't feel qualified to touch on those...but just remember that with God anything is possible!

 

[c64tm]

I had quit previously, but we ended up having a guest stay here, and offered me a few smokes... now I am hooked again, and am buying packets...

I was ok before then.

 

[oneiric]

With God, it is possible to quit. Pray about it. Whenever you want to smoke, think of Christ and His sacrifice for you and everyone. With the power of Christ, all things are possible. I have been clean of marijuana for more than a week now, and I know I will never turn back because of the gracious Lord.

God bless,
Rachel

 

[angelmuzic]

I smoked for 14 years (started early .as a kid!).....and quit several times. I quit for good when I was convicted that the addiction was taking more place in my life than God..... (but that was my conviction....). So I had been on Wellbutrin (insurance will usually pay for that, not zyban though) for a year and already had cut down alot. So quit altogether on September 22nd 2002! Anyways...... Don't stress yourself out to quit, that won't do any good. When you do...try some of the quit smoking options (patch, wellbutrin/zyban and etc), take one day at a time!, chew gum (big help for me), drink alot of liquids, research on the topic of quit smoking...you will get some good ideas probably. But most of all....Lean on to God!!!!!! Pray , Pray, Pray! Every time I had a craving , well most of the time...I would pray for God to help me through it. Just don't beat yourself up if you cant do it automatically. Just be patient and take one day a time, when you do it! Take Care
Kim

 

[heygeno]

I quit 30 yrs ago when I got saved. THE HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE---. There is no easy way.(unless you happen to have THAT physical make up).

You need to get the stuff out of your system before you will be able to have "better" days.

I smoked ---one--- cig a day for 6 months--- thinking weaning would be the answer. I was just as hooked six months later !!! as if I had never weaned at all !!!

I lived for the times I could lite up that cig-- every day--

GOD wants you to do this for more than one reason. I will help you through it if you want to email......
Geno

 

[heygeno]

You can do all things through Christ --who gives you strength !
(philipians)

 

[Doreen]

well I'm a Christian and I smoked for yrs and yrs. I recently quit and have been 7 weeks without a smoke now Praise God!!!!! Anyway a couple of my friends prayed with me when I wanted to quit smoking and though it was really hard I managed to make it this far. It won't be easy but I know that you can do it!!!!! Lean on God and pray to Him - that's what I do when tempted, craving, etc. I've found reading bible verses out loud helps too.

 

[Perry Wade-Carter]

i dont know anything about it being a sin but to help u quit, chew a piece of gum while u smoke ur cig. the gum catches some of the nicatine and u dont need to smoke as often.

 

[heygeno]

There are more than one reasons to quit smoking.

http://www.spurgeon.org/misc/cigars.htm

 

[Sean524]

hey bugzy 1977, do you have an email address or AIM or MSN address?

 

[Stanfi]

There is a lady who goes to my church that gave a testimony one night. She had smoked for years and wanted to quit. She told God that if he wanted her to quit smoking then he was going to have to make her sick of the cigarretes. And you know what? God did, she said that the smell or taste of cigarettes would absloultely make her sick to her stomach. So, you just have to believe in the power of God, and ask him to help you. Be honest with him, he knows the very intent of your heart anyway.

Also to repent, just pray to God, confess your sins to him, and ask that he forgive you. He will, and your sins will be covered by the blood of Christ.

 

[chosen1975]

I'm stuggling in this area as well. God has given me grace toi stop several times. Once for 6 years. But from time to time it seems that I keep reverting back. this time it seems to have a strong hold on me so I solicit your prayers as well, cause I too beat myself up about it thanks much