tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post7044498145781074854..comments2023-11-14T18:36:16.752-08:00Comments on One Bright Corner: Smoking Alone, In Front of the Whole WorldLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01275901948825550198noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post-47357887651570069222011-06-07T06:57:26.831-07:002011-06-07T06:57:26.831-07:00All I can say is wow. God has given you an amazing...All I can say is wow. God has given you an amazing ability to send a powerful message in a beautiful way. What a blessing!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021652336148029523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post-4051433486103430172011-06-02T22:37:42.041-07:002011-06-02T22:37:42.041-07:00I did not realize that marvelous quote was attribu...I did not realize that marvelous quote was attributed to someone, Sarah! Very, very applicable.<br /><br />You're welcome, Abby--I can't wait to see you and your family again!Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861115573554594526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post-72108761691481353882011-06-02T16:02:00.887-07:002011-06-02T16:02:00.887-07:00Thanks for the post Mikaela, it was a good reminde...Thanks for the post Mikaela, it was a good reminder!<br /><br />Abigail~A.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098644132899719285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post-37685111959412149262011-06-01T23:58:34.418-07:002011-06-01T23:58:34.418-07:00Mmmmm, good reminder, Mika! This is something I ha...Mmmmm, good reminder, Mika! This is something I have to tell myself often (read: daily)...<br />To quote John Bradford, "There, but for the grace of God, [go I]."SarahJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15465954030773502482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post-14298219644557342622011-06-01T21:16:41.507-07:002011-06-01T21:16:41.507-07:00Thank you so much Keilah--I love hearing from you!...Thank you so much Keilah--I love hearing from you!Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861115573554594526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post-50548184055099865202011-06-01T16:28:06.455-07:002011-06-01T16:28:06.455-07:00Absolutely wonderful post Mikaela!Absolutely wonderful post Mikaela!Keilahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990415553848085322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post-19568390386408161202011-05-31T21:18:44.897-07:002011-05-31T21:18:44.897-07:00Thanks, Alessandra. I am using smoking as an analo...Thanks, Alessandra. I am using smoking as an analogy, and it doesn't adequately display the seriousness of secret sin, but it does provide a vivid word picture.<br /><br />I believe smoking is something a Christian should strive to avoid because not only does it harm our bodies, the temples of the Living God, but it also is very addictive. Scripture condemns such things as gluttony, drunkenness, and uncleanness because they are in excess and have become idols in people's lives, just as smoking is very apt to do.<br /><br />I know true, faithful, sincere Christians who smoke, but they regard it as foolishness they wish they had never tried. Lauren reminded me of James 4:17, which says, “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” This is why smoking is a completely different issue for those who lived a century ago, than for those who live now. We have the information and know how damaging smoking can be for our bodies and those around us.<br /><br />I hope you do not get the impression that I am “sitting in judgment” of smokers. I have my own cravings, addictions, and sins with which I must grapple, just as I mentioned in this post. It's been awhile since I've seen a comment from you--thanks so much for reading One Bright Corner and for taking the time to write down your thoughts!Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861115573554594526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545442826180448050.post-88160235702406945462011-05-31T19:52:57.905-07:002011-05-31T19:52:57.905-07:00Nice post, but I'm not sure if you're just...Nice post, but I'm not sure if you're just using smoking as an analogy or if you believe smoking is a sin. If it's an analogy, it was very well phrased, good job. :)Alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322892477027654637noreply@blogger.com