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Frequent-ly the quest i on 1.s
asked~
"Should a Christian
raise tobacco?"
The tobacco industry is a million- dollar business.
Hundreds of farmers supply tobacco for the tobacco consumers.
But,
ia
it right
in
Godts sight to be
a.
tobacco grower? This
is a question faced
by
farmers who want to obey God and serve
the health of mankind .
Scientific tests prove that the various tobacco
habits -- smoking, chewing, anu1T-dipping -- are harmful to
those who indulge their lusts
in
them. Many are cancer
vict1m.a . Tobacco users are addicted to the habit solely
in
the interest of satisfying the lusts of the flesh. Even when
used as
an
insecticide on food crops, tobacco is a threat to
man's health, because some of it is taken into the body on
foodstuffs.
A Christian should grow
that
which is healthful,
and in some way serves the community. Nothing is worth doing
if
it
is done only in the interest of making money.
A close examination of al l possibilities will reveal
that there is always at least - one good substitute for tobacco
in most any area.
It
should no t be di.f.'ficult to change to a.
useful type of farming. It is just a matter o£ becoming
willing to depart from old ways and learn new techniques and
routines. A new procedure will look difficult at first, but
a little mental effort will help one to adjust himself ·to
anything that is worthwhile.
God has promised to supply all the needs or anyone
who will put the Kingdom of God first in his affections (Matt.
6;24-34).
A Christian farmer who plans his production wisely
can claim theae promises and look to God .for the necessary
profit. He must ask God, in faith (Jas.
1:6-8),
for the needed
guidance and help.
In the tobacco-growing regions there are several
reliable products that can be grown for the market. Good
quality vegetables are easy to grow and are
1n
great demand
in most areas. The best grocery stores pay prices that give