We are not from the world

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We are not from the world!!
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Colossians 31-3
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those
things which are above, where Christ is, sitting
at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things
above, not on things on the earth. For you died,
and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
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A Practical Study for Cristians
We are not from the world!!
John.1716 - They are not of the world, just as
I am not of the world.
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The Christian and Smoking
Is it BAD, or is it a SIN?
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So many explanations have been given...
1 out of every 3 adults smoke.


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SMOKING IS KILLING YOUNG PEOPLE
out of 10,000 Teens 40 said they smoked.
92 said they would quit.
only 1.5 managed to.
A Disgusting and Dangerous habit
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June 30, 2004. Joanie, from Mission, Kansas went
to go check her mail. As she did, she found a box
from a tobacco company addressed to her father,
who was a smoker. Placing the box on her kitchen
table, she took the liberty of opening the
package. Inside was a brand new Black and Decker
Cordless drill. At the bottom of the package was
a card that read CONGRATULATIONS, YOURE A
WINNER! From the Philip Morris/Marlboro Tobacco
Company. Joanie broke down
in tears
Her Father died 3 years earlier, from lung cancer
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But... What does the Bible say?
Is it bad, or a sin?
Or do you not know that your body is the temple
of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have
from God, and you are not your own? For you were
bought at a price therefore glorify God in your
body and in your spirit, which are Gods.
- 1 Corinthians 619-20
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Smoking and the human Body
No one can deny anymore that smoking is
dangerous to health
Displayed are the most affected body parts when
exposed to smoking. Lungs are not listed because
they are the 1 affected body part.
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Smoking and Slavery
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal
body, that you should obey it in its lusts.
Romans 612.
Do you not know that to whom you present
yourselves slaves to obey, you are that ones
slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to
death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?
Romans 616.
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If eating Avocados were to cause cancer, the
whole world would stop eating them.
Why not cigarrettes?
It Enslaves! You get addicted!
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Smoking and preaching.
The Bible says that we are
You are the light of the world. A city that is
set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Nor do they
light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a
lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in
the house. Matthew. 514-16
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As an example, we have much left to be desired...
You LOSE or You GAIN respect
No mentally right man will believe your
preaching once they see the box of smokes in your
pocket!
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A costly habit
Smoking costs a FORTUNE
Smoking 1 pack a day for 50 years, would give you
enough money for a house approx. 173,000.
There are many deeds the church can do with that
money that is converted into smoke!
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With Love, it is our duty to help others to stop
sinning.
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass,
you who are spiritual restore such a one in a
spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest
you also be tempted. 2Bear one anothers burdens,
and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 61-2
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Smoking is disrespectful against
God.
I say then Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not
fulfill the lust of the flesh Galatians 516
Children
The smoker him/her self
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Let's NOT FORGET WHAT WE ARE
we are not from the world!
We can help many with this problem.
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True and False about smoking
False
Truth
Smoking makes you look cool
Cigarette smoke contains a deadly mixture of
carbon monoxide, nicotine, and more than 4,000
other chemicals
Its not true what they say on T.V. Smoking isnt
THAT dangerous.
2nd hand smoke is even more toxic than inhaled
smoke because the tobacco is smouldering at a
lower temperature at the tip and is therefore
burning less efficiently from the end of the
cigarette.
I'm not Hurting anyone by smoking.
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The smoking Rate in Canada.
Smoking Rates in Canada 1965-2003
                                                  
 
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Reasons why you should not smoke
It is a SIN!
Expensive, would cost approx. 3467.50 per year
to smoke a pack a day.
Gives you bad breath.
Stains your teeth and your hands.
Constant Coughing and aching throat results from
smoking.
Develop breathing problems.
Constant tiredness and shortness of breath.
Puts you in bad moods.
Causes wrinkling of skin more rapidly than
natural.
Many risks of CANCER
Greatly increases chance of Heart attack
Provokes Gum disease and tooth decay.
Clothes, Hair and Skin catch smell.
Can cause fires.
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Who's the smoker?
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Ephesians 527 27that He might present her to
Himself a glorious church, not having spot or
wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be
holy and without blemish.
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How can I become a Christian?

• Hear the gospel.
• Believe the gospel.
• Repent of your sins.
• Confess your faith.
• Be immersed in water.
• Walk by faith in newness of life.