TheThirdandReformedAdam
Puritan Board Freshman
Maybe this has been discussed elsewhere on the board, but I was wondering what exactly the argument in favor of pipe-smoking is? I notice that many of my reformed brethren find no fault in taking up the practice in moderation, claiming it to be no different from eating chocolate in moderation (which, by the way, may be the greatest stumbling block to my sanctification). However, I've always struggled with that logic, as I have a hard time finding any reliable data that states that smoking is anything other than terrible for one's health (in moderation or not). I am simply curious as to how my brethren practice this with a clear conscience. (Just to be clear, I am not attacking my brethren who smoke. Rather, I know that they must do this with good reason, and I am simply curious as to how they believe their smoking brings glory to God.)