Putting harmful substances into your body does not fit the description of the terms holy, acceptable or glorify. Second, verse 2 of Romans 12 warns Christians not to conform to the ways of the world, but be transformed by thinking differently. The Christian does not worry about image, and does not concern himself with being popular. The Christian is to desire approval from God, not men. Like it or not, Christians are closely scrutinized by others.
People often seek ways to accuse.
For this reason, Christians must be aware of the influence they have upon others. It is generally understood that there is a stigma attached to using tobacco products that is inconsistent with Christian character. If you were to ask 100 non-Christian people about what they thought would characterize a Christian, it is doubtful that smoking and chewing would be listed. A large portion of our society views the use of tobacco products as a dirty habit. Let s face it, second-hand smoke and spittoons are not exactly an effective way to attract people to Christ.