That is a very awesome question! And the very simple answer is that God will continue to love them. You see, God loves us all. He is our Father in Heaven. And, He loves us unconditionally, despite our flaws.
And just like their Heavenly Father, good earthly fathers will also love their children unconditionally even though they sometimes do things that disappoint them or make them sad.
Now, does God want that person to smoke? No. Does God want that person to stop smoking? Yes. Could He make that person stop smoking in an instant just by using His powers? Yes, if He wanted to ---- but God gave us free choice. He wants us to honor Him by our own free choice.
Do I think that someone who smokes is bad and misses out on heaven? Absolutely not! This is not a salvation issue. God knows we are imperfect and sinful creatures. That is why He sent His one and only Son down to Earth to die for us. It is through Christ and His gift of grace that we are saved and have eternal life.
Do I think smoking is unhealthy and bad for you? You bet! Absolutely!! It's a pretty good idea not to mess around with smoking :)
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