In answer to the question: "Is smoking cigarettes, or pot, a sin?" Are there other things that, because of their similar nature, would classify as sin? Many people consider smoking to be slow suicide. First Published 24 Jun 2013. Cigarette Smoking: A sin? Smoking kills. Alcohol on the other hand does, not to be a drunkard. Is smoking a sin according to the Bible and in God's eyes? by Dean VanDruff. 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." 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. Not a mortal sin, but a fairly serious venial sin. Most generally, the case is made that we should be good stewards of our bodies. Well, I'd say smoking is a sin, certainly if you know that by doing so you are injuring your health (practically everyone these days) and I'd also say that continuing in an addiction is, at best, a distraction from your spiritual life. 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. Since marijuana is indeed a seed-bearing plant we can legitimately consider whether God gave it to us for “food.” Before we do that, though, we should note how this claim undercuts the most popular form of recreational marijuana use: smoking. So smoking in moderation is not a sin… The bible does not forbid smoking cigarettes or smoking pot directly. Not tobacco but other substances such as opium, and yet it doesn’t even get a mention. It may come as a surprise to many of my former acquaintances that I occasionally smoke a cigar or pipe. It is the main cause of lung cancer. What justifications could there be for smoking? By G reg Neyman. There are no other foods—even smoked salmon—that we consume by smoking them. Our health is so important to the Lord that in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, He calls our bodies temples of God. by Matt Slick The Bible does not address the issue of smoking cigarettes. Having said all this, I am a smoker who is struggling to quit and I am finding it extremely difficult. Revised 2020 . Is Smoking a Sin? Smoking was around the whole time when the bible was being written. You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living. Does this conflict with the commonly held belief among Christians that smoking is a sin? Yes it does. Everything in moderation. Slowly you are murdering yourself. 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 … If you truly desire to overcome this bad habit, remember that struggling to overcome is what God expects. Smoking therefore is a sin, and something Christians should work diligently to remove from their lives. Although many Christians refrain from drinking or smoking, discouraging a behavior does not mean it is sinful. I think so. You might not be putting a gun to your head, but it will result in the same thing.