Those believers who have a bad habit of smoking often wonder if it is possible to smoke during fasting. Can smoking be considered a sin because there are no clear instructions in the Bible? Is it worth keeping fasting at all if it is very difficult to give up addiction? Let's try to understand this.
Smoking is a sin
Can you smoke during Lent? Some believe that since there is no word in the Bible about this bad habit, it is permissible not to attribute it to sins. But it is worth noting that addiction to alcohol, cigarettes and even sweets in the eyes of the church is a way to please the physical body. Therefore, during Lent or before Communion, the smoker should think, "Fasting, you cannot indulge in bad habits. " Ultimately, giving up food symbolizes control over physical desires in the name of spiritual strength.
In addition, smoking can be due not only to physical passion. This causes other vices, such as selfishness. After all, pregnant women who smoke do not think about the harm they cause to their fetus. The same can be said for parents who smoke in front of their children. They also make them future smokers without even realizing it. This situation speaks not only of anti-Christian behavior, but also of violating all moral laws.
The conclusion of whether it is possible to smoke during fasting before Easter is up to you. Yes, and smoking in itself is a sin, so you should not do this not only before communion, but even at all. If you are still not completely convinced, then we also note that this bad habit is also sinful because it causes great harm to health. The Bible teaches us that health, like life, is a gift from God. It is forbidden for a person to reduce his health by indulging in addiction.
Why you should avoid this habit
Every smoker who justifies his behavior should know that any number of cigarettes smoked is a danger to his health. Here are some facts about this bad habit:
- tobacco smoke contains more than 4, 000 harmful substances, some of which are poisons, but nicotine is considered the most dangerous because it is addictive and disrupts the functioning of all organs and systems in the body;
- heavy smokers suffer from various diseases and often suffer from viral infections, all because nicotine weakens the immune system and causes organ damage;
- scientists have shown that nicotine and other carcinogens contained in cigarettes lead to the formation of cancerous tumors;
- Cigarette smoke contains a radioactive substance - polonium, which causes great damage to health.
This list is far from complete and there are many reasons why you should throw away cigarettes and never touch them again.
Smoking cessation during Lent
Do not ask if smoking is allowed during fasting. It is better to use this period to get rid of the bad habit. Before you begin, it is better to go through the ordinance of the sacrament to begin a new life and leave all sins in the past. Every believer must find the strength to fight against all sinful tendencies, especially if they are harmful to his health.
May this sacred period become for you the time when spiritual power will overcome bodily passion. If you plan to continue smoking during fasting, then consider whether it will be valid when the greatest addiction controls your life?
Prayer will help you during this time. You need to read it clearly and believe that it will give you the strength to overcome addiction. Seek help from a priest, go to church and you can say goodbye to this sin.
There are other ways to get rid of bad habits. You can use a nicotine patch or chewing gum, buy maintenance medication, or go to a session with a psychologist. You can also find a lot of traditional medicine.
The best time to get rid of a bad habit is the last day before fasting. To start the whole process, it is recommended to smoke the last cigarette in the evening and put an empty box of cigarettes and a note on the nightstand, in which you should write "I no longer smoke from today. "
It doesn't matter what method you decide to use to get rid of the addiction. The most important thing is to believe in yourself and in a higher power.