I smoke, don't want to. Hate that I do. Started when I was 16 and now 48.
When on holiday or away for a weekend with my wife a few times when I went for a smoke I found myself with people who opened up via conversation. I have never manipulated the conversations but these opportunities have allowed me to talk about Jesus.
As as a result I have prayed for many many people with them, on their request and most times in the public view. Troubled people.
I am not ashamed of Christ yet am ashamed I smoke. On a side note I only I don't generally smoke around fellow believers, only those that know me and who I am. Those that I trust and those that have come to trust me.
BUT
I have been told I am going to hell. I smell like the place I'm going to, by some believers.
Told I didn't trust God, if I did I wouldn't smoke. So to hell I go.
ALSO
I would like to ask.
What about believers who struggle with addiction but can't overcome it, even though they cry out to God for healing?
Where are they going?
When on holiday or away for a weekend with my wife a few times when I went for a smoke I found myself with people who opened up via conversation. I have never manipulated the conversations but these opportunities have allowed me to talk about Jesus.
As as a result I have prayed for many many people with them, on their request and most times in the public view. Troubled people.
I am not ashamed of Christ yet am ashamed I smoke. On a side note I only I don't generally smoke around fellow believers, only those that know me and who I am. Those that I trust and those that have come to trust me.
BUT
I have been told I am going to hell. I smell like the place I'm going to, by some believers.
Told I didn't trust God, if I did I wouldn't smoke. So to hell I go.
ALSO
I would like to ask.
What about believers who struggle with addiction but can't overcome it, even though they cry out to God for healing?
Where are they going?