are christians allowed to....?

Question

1. cuss
2. have sex
3. drink
4. smoke
5. 'make out'
6. have a bf/gf


my friend is crushing on this guy and she thinks he's christian. she wants to know if christians are allowed to do these things. since i do not follow the religon, i couldn't answer her. please help?

Answer 1

Christians are not perfect christians, very few people in history have been perfect.

I would say that many christians lose control of their 'control over bodily desires for sense gratification (that includes 2 to 6). Also many christians sometimes get in a bad mood, and in anger they cuss. That would include 1).

That is not to say that Christians are any different from non christians in that respect. One can be a good person and/or and not be christian.

On the matter of whether Christians should do these things;;;
1)Cussing in jest or in a jovial affectionate spirit is fine.
2) Sex like all sensual desires should not become a habit that one requires like a drug fix. Sex is supposed to be only for making babies, yet humans utilize it for sensual enjoyment.
3) Drinking in moderation is consistent with controling one's desire for sense enjoyment.
4) Smoking again is the same as drink, it is ok to smoke once in a while, as long as you are not smoking to gratify the senses in a habitual manner.
5) Making out is a prelude to sexual intercourse. As such, one must control one's use of it such that one is not finding one'self needing it like a drug user needs a fix
6) Jesus said that humans will still die until men become like women and until women become like men, and until no more children are born. This is why many devout christians believe that celibacy is the highest service to God, when both soul mates serve God as one, rather than to serve each other for the desires of sense gratification.

There have always been different grades of christians and this happens in other religions too.

Answer 2

1. cuss? No, it's sinful. Having an uncontrolled tongue is a sign of shallow faith.
2. have sex? Yes, when married.
3. drink? Yes, but not to drunkenness
4. smoke? Shouldn't, it defiles the Temple of the Holy Spirit.
5. 'make out'? Shouldn't, unless the parties are married to each other.
6. have a bf/gf? Yes, understanding that the purpose of courting is marriage.

Answer 3

Some people differ about specific guidelines for appropriate Christian behavior, but I believe and I will answer to the best of my ability:

1. Cuss- can, but shouldn't.
2.Have sex- within the confines of marriage, yes, definately!
3.Drink- yes; drunkeness, no
4.smoke- bible does not clearly say, but personally I do not.
5. Make out- I think it's okay(with spouse, or bf/gf).
6. have bf/gf- sure, how else will you get to know who you are going to marry?

Answer 4

1) try to avoid cursing,not a mortal sin but just be cautious
2) have sex when married/considered more like making love........
3) drinking is ok in moderation
4) most people say no,likely ok in moderation
5) make out-with in certain limits but yes.
6) bf/gf yes,people should find a basis of relationship prior to marriage,it is unlikely a marriage would work otherwise.

depends how christian this guy is but these are the basics.

Answer 5

Well, there are some of those things that they are not allowed to do, but if he likes her, he'll definitely violate 2, 5 and 6

and then just go to confession.

you see- Catholics can do really anything they want and still get into heaven, as long as they confess, are truly sorry and believe in jesus. Cool- huh? It's like a religion with a built-in 'get out of jail free' card.

Answer 6

Different denominations disagree but the majority seem to take the following view...

1. No.
2. Yes, within marriage (although historically, this is also allowed after a formal betrothal).
3. Yes. Wine, not beer.
4. Yes (but it is a filthy, unhealthy habit IMO)
5. Yes.
6. Yes.

Answer 7

Christians SHOULDN'T cuss, have sex (before marriage),drink (perhaps moderately over age 21) or smoke
Christians CAN make out, within reason and yes they can date (chaperone would be nice if under a certain age, along with a curfew). I am a born again Christian and believe all things in moderation is what God expects of each of us.

Answer 8

Christians are allowed to do anything they want. Key word is ALLOWED. Whether they choose to do certain things that go against their beliefs, is totally their free will. Not everything in your list is considered a sin, but some things are better or worse than others. It would take to long to explain. But there are far worse things to do than date a Christian. Christians are not bad.

Answer 9

1. no - bad witness
2. yes, after marriage
3. not really. glass of wine OK with dinner
4. no condemnation here. just not healthy
5. feels great but leads to problems
6. keep Jesus in the center and be wise.

Rules of thumb:
1 Corinthians 10:23-24
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
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Hey, Bobby Jim - Didn't God fill His temple with smoke? - Just kidding! ;)

Answer 10

If she's planning on trying to have him do these things that's bad. Why doesn't she just talk to him and see how it goes. Not 'Oh according to the Bible you aren't allowed to sex so this won't be able to work".

His religion should be respected and if you think its questionable she shouldn't do any of it.