"Overcoming remaining bad habits"

[BibleStudent100]

15 hours ago, BQ41 said:

I still use tobacco and I feel very conflicted

BQ, you are still making progress, as we all are!  Keep on struggling and you will break the awful tobacco habit!   I am reminded of 1 Corinthians 9:27: "But I batter my body and bring it into servitude, lest having preached to others, I myself might be disqualified."  So, it is a struggle and a battle to break free from what our bodies want and crave in order to turn them into vessels of honor to God, but it is possible!

[TheBlade]

On 4/15/2025 at 3:43 PM, BQ41 said:

 Peace and blessings to you, I am an ex addict and was heavy into drugs needles booze and everything that would quiet the Holy spirit. Since overcoming my demons with drugs I've noticed all the poison around us that can very easily lead us astray. I still use tobacco and I feel very conflicted. I asked myself would you smoke or chew while doing a reading or watching a sermon "No" then why do it at all lol. Might sound a bit much, but I think it has a holds merit, because the spirit of rebellion lingers waiting at any chance to resurface. Going through confessing my sins and leaving no ammo for the wicked is of the most importance I think. I know were only human and God loves us regardless, However if were convicted were then conflicted and by that it's a sign to STOP. This message is mostly to myself so plz dont take it personal. I pray you all have a blessed week and enjoy the weekend with your loved one's. May the Whole Armor of God be with you!!! 

Smoking. Never did it very long and I was going to Chruch. Our Chruch was about to tour to other Church's and sing pray for people. The youth pastor told us a he looked right at me "all habits must stop". So me and friend sad but smoked up until 12am and over 40y later never did it again. My dad was a Marine.. very mean and had smoked for 45+ years didn't know Christ and stopped smoking in one day. How much more someone that has the king of kings lord of lords living in them. Now it can be very hard when its something we know we need to stop yet we still like it allot :)

I was saved for 15y and still listening to Acid Rock.. love music. But then one day I still remember at work listening to it and out of no where I didn't like it any more. He will never go against our will. Its hard when He does not judge does not condemn just loves. It could cause one to stumble if they see us do it no?  So that desire will just vanish and the only reason you will have is JESUS Christ did it. In Jesus name. We all need Him

[farouk]

On 4/15/2025 at 5:43 PM, BQ41 said:

 Peace and blessings to you, I am an ex addict and was heavy into drugs needles booze and everything that would quiet the Holy spirit. Since overcoming my demons with drugs I've noticed all the poison around us that can very easily lead us astray. I still use tobacco and I feel very conflicted. I asked myself would you smoke or chew while doing a reading or watching a sermon "No" then why do it at all lol. Might sound a bit much, but I think it has a holds merit, because the spirit of rebellion lingers waiting at any chance to resurface. Going through confessing my sins and leaving no ammo for the wicked is of the most importance I think. I know were only human and God loves us regardless, However if were convicted were then conflicted and by that it's a sign to STOP. This message is mostly to myself so plz dont take it personal. I pray you all have a blessed week and enjoy the weekend with your loved one's. May the Whole Armor of God be with you!!! 

Hi; @BQ41 Good to 'meet' you here. You can see how vital it is to spend time daily in prayer and the Scriptures.

[luigi]

On 4/15/2025 at 5:43 PM, BQ41 said:

 Peace and blessings to you, I am an ex addict and was heavy into drugs needles booze and everything that would quiet the Holy spirit. Since overcoming my demons with drugs I've noticed all the poison around us that can very easily lead us astray. I still use tobacco and I feel very conflicted. I asked myself would you smoke or chew while doing a reading or watching a sermon "No" then why do it at all lol. Might sound a bit much, but I think it has a holds merit, because the spirit of rebellion lingers waiting at any chance to resurface. Going through confessing my sins and leaving no ammo for the wicked is of the most importance I think. I know were only human and God loves us regardless, However if were convicted were then conflicted and by that it's a sign to STOP. This message is mostly to myself so plz dont take it personal. I pray you all have a blessed week and enjoy the weekend with your loved one's. May the Whole Armor of God be with you!!! 

Congrats, and keep on overcoming the flesh, just as those in Revelation 2 & 3 who shall overcome this worlds passions and will inherit all.