I smoked and listened to the law of attraction. Changed my life FOREVERRRRR .. learned bout my self ,& decided to love me more . The stars, moon and trees became my best friend (God creation) ..I was also able to remove negative energy (evil spirits) that was put on to me . I’m now a changed woman! God is looking for your heart & soul , the body means nothing… the Bible does not mention anything bout smoking herbs( God creation) but does mention about getting drunk .. that is why God drank wine ( grapes are part of Earth creation ) drinking wine is fine but don’t get drunk . A drunken mind can be controlled by the devil
The truth is, it destroys your prayer life-freezes your spiritual growth-it triggers anger and and brings no blessings-it makes it easier to get misled into cults and anti Christian organizations-it makes you over eat -buy stuff that you don’t need , listen to ungodly music,Watch ungodly tv shows & movies ,it amplifies your lust after sexual desires-it drives a wedge between you and the Holy Spirit-It definitely does not bring you closer to God -if anything, it pushes you farther away…
Marijuana is indeed like wine… remind me, Didn't Jesus turn water into Wine at a Wedding Celebration? also: Genesis 1:29 (Look it up)… That tells me that in Moderation and at appointed Times it is no sin. Just Like Wine: We are supposed to Avoid Drunkenness (I fail here, give wine to those sick at heart until they are filled with cheer, and strong drink unto those that are dying until they hurt no more – Two "Cut-Off" Gaurdrails?).
Also the Hebrew for Sweet Calamais is Qaneh Bosem (Kaw-nay Bos-em) a mispronunciation of the English Cannabis or rather: Vise Versa for which is a mispronunciation. Qaneh meaning Reed/Rod in English and Bosem (Plural, singular: Bos) means Aromatic or sweet smelling (Again: Describing BOTH Sweet Calamus AND Marijuana).
Also, etymologically we get Cannabis from the Scythians who are from one track through history descendants of Isaac (GOD said that Isaac's house would be known by his name: Scythian in Greek, Sakka in the Middle eastern tongues: I-SA-kka… I-SAI-thian from the Pronunciations SA-kka and SAI-thian respectively).
Then there is that in the ruins of one Jewish Temple archaeology excavation discovered from the Ancient Bible days (A temple in the Israel), [I think they said it was one of the temples that was built away from Jerusalem during the original "Two State Solution" for Israel, the Dividing of the land into the Kingdoms of Irael and Judah Respectively]: it had the incense burners that were recovered with TESTABLE MATERIALS still on that tray… one of the two came back as Marijuana.
IF we are Biblically Permitted to partake: IT is CLEAR by Scriptures that it is in Moderation Specifically and it is Drunkenness that is the Sin.
Therefore it is acceptable in Medical use, as well if not specifically for outside certain appointed uses/times (Such as My Medical issue, I just need to drop the Drunkenness).
Just stay away from Rastafarian Sorcery: Jesus Christ did NOT get lit to be in the Spirit or sense visions, that is a lie from the Pit of HELL. The Word of GOD says that No sorcerers, Idolaters, Whores/Whoremongers, Blasphemers, or Fornicators will see Heaven. You do not NEED Marijuana in any regard to be in the spirit… it is more likely that such drunkenness (And all forms thereof) have an OPPOSITE Effect of SILENCE: that one cannot Discern the Spirit.
It is better to be filled with the Spirit and not drunkenness. It is the Glory of GOD to conceal a Matter, and the Glory of Kings to Reveal it. Let's seek Jesus and be filled with the Spirit and Give thanks for all that the Lord has made for us, and doubly so for teaching us how to delight in HIS creation as HE Designed it!! Seek the Lord in Sobriety, and Give Thanks!!
I do NOT have Authority to Speak on this subject: This is not a Two-Verse/Two-Witness matter!! We need a Full Set of Seven Verses and Jesus Christ HIMSELF to teach. I have Shared what I have Learned: Seek Jesus for more!! Let all I have done here to be a Road Sign to set the Traveler's feet on the Road to Jesus Christ the Only Begotten Son of ALMIGHTY GOD. Seek O~h Travelers and you shall Find: Jesus Christ is The Truth, The Way, and The Life!!
I smoke still but not recreational.. i have pain issues and sleep issues.. i am saved and a christian .. there is a huge difference between recreational and medical … but i actually see that it is recreational that is the talk about not medicinal
MSQ75 I needed to see your admission today. May the Lord God richly bless you and keep you. Jesus is the Only One who can fill that place in our hearts and souls. Peace to you
Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
Why s everyone leaving out that weed HELPS ALL with medical conditions mental conditions ……I feel the plant was put here for reasons that it’s up to man to know what to do with it …… here is where again man used it for bad and some for good your labeled it a gateway to worse now it’s up to the individual when have you ever heard of a person smoking then going out and killing or robbing a bank ?? … I love the true God I adore Jesus Christ i believe in the Holy Spirit I believe in the ten commandments and the spiritual war fare when you wake up to the world that man has created AND I believe in the second coming of Christ …… this saddens me because again man decides what’s good for others like the government heads but yet they allow machines to put radiation …… chemotherapy to humans to shorten their life’s and drain their finances where’s the justice in this? Speak on the drugs they make from other certain plants that turns them into monsters …… but this just MY opinion on Weed …… if I’m wrong GOD will reveal it to me not church people that divided don’t get me wrong here is a true church out there SOMEWHERE people just overlook it …… peace be with you all!
Hmmm…cannabis is not alcohol. Cannabis is a seeded plant which the Bible specifically states is lawful for use. The effects are different from alcohol in entirety. Conflating the two is absolutely silly and unbiblical. In fact, if this or any other YouTube "minister" is teaching that cannabis use is a sin, how do they get beyond Genesis 1:29? "And God said "See, I have given you EVERY herb that yields seed which is on the face of the earth, and every tree who fruit yields seed…". There is no caveat. EVERY and FACE OF THE EARTH are pretty clear statements by God. Conflating a chemical (ethanol) with a plant is simply illogical and an afront the words of the Bible itself. You are confusing people and taking away a PROVISION of God because of a CULTURAL stigma. And Paul in the Bible was very clear about CULTURAL stigmas in Corinthians and other places (head coverings, circumcision, etc). To completely ignore God's STATED provision while SELF-CREATING an extra-biblical sin scoring you "likes" and YouTube clout? Vanity is the real sin here.
This was my idol for ten years along with other drugs that it opened me up to. It was called a gateway drug for a reason because addicts would venture into harder substances or mixing substances due to the body desire more euphoria chasing the highs while hitting the lows. Scripture makes it clear that believers should not be mastered by anything and that we are commanded to not have any other gods before the LORD and yet Christians who smoke marijuana do not realize they are devoting their bodies to an idol called Marijuana. Like all idols, believers need to repent and call upon the Lord for salvation and deliverance. Since coming to Christ I have been set free from bondage to drugs for over 18 years now, praise the Lord!!!
I hear In My Head Weed Killer Weed Killer Weed Child Killer Of Weeds. Children Are Suffering Because Of This Use And It Is A Attack On The Mind. Weed Invokes Spirits Of Anger And Confusion Of The Environment. Weed Smoking Is The Same As Second Smoke And The Department Of Disease Control Needs To Advertise That. I Pray For Those Who Need Addiction Help And Those Who Are Affected By The Use Of Weed. Father God Lord Jesus Help Us Get Our Breathing Air Back. The Prince Of The Power Of The Air Stole It.
Consuming THC in healthier ways than smoking it, is no different then taking anti depressants or anti anxiety meds. If you take any pharmaceutical pills from a doc for any mental issues, then you are just as guilty as pot smokers
Brother I appreciate this so much as I have numerous people have come and asked me about this and its difficult in a way because many veterans I know from my military years and time with Wounded Warriors as well as The Warrior Resilience Center use this for medicinal purposes. My conviction is that there is a very fine line between being in extreme pain daily and using the excuse to be high all day. For those that are believers I can't stress enough for them to pray on it. Ive also met with some that are heavily medicated regardless because of injuries. This is going to be a much bigger issue we need to navigate scripturally as the tens of thousands of veterans retiring after 10 years of middle eastern wars feel the toll taken on families and friends. The really hard questions need to be asked of our brothers and sisters in arms but especially in CHRIST! If doctor prescribed , are you driving? Thankyou for the militant stance on God's Word as it's the only thing that won't pass away from this world. God Bless you , G3 and your battle Buddy, Harrison. Love you guys!
I have a hard time coming to a conclusion about this subject(intoxicating substances). One group says it’s a sin to drink or smoke at all. Another side says moderation and the extremely liberal person says have your fill. There are a lot of passages that complete sobriety is the way to go. And there are passages that indicate that wine isn’t a bad thing and it’s to be enjoyed. So I don’t know. I really doubt Jesus made non alcoholic wine (grape juice) at the wedding in Cana. And there are many others that paint wine in a good light. What do we make of those passages?
My thought is that Christians should never "adapt" to the world. The world needs to "adapt" to Christ and His standards. If they don't they will pay the ultimate price.
I think drinking alcohol is worse than taking a few hits of pot here and there especially if it’s for sleep or nausea, alcohol is baddd and can change a persons attitude in a bad way, I’ve never seen anyone wanna fight or kill someone while smoking pot, just saying ….
The Bible does speak about marijuana, no, it doesn't give it a name (so there is no biblical justification of the street names) but it speaks about what it truly is, a seed bearing herb that God said was good. It is do different in composition than any of the other herbs in our pantries or cabinets. It doesn't have to be smoked to benefit from its proper use. However, it does require self-control, which if evidence of the Holy Spirit's inner presence, along with integrity and maturity.
Genesis 1:11, 12, "Then God said, let the earth bud forth the bud of the herb, that seedeth seed, the fruitful tree, which beareth fruit according to his kind, which hath his seed in itself upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth the bud of the herb, that seedeth seed according to his kind, also the tree that beareth fruit, which hath his seed in itself according to his kind: and God saw that it was good."
Natural herbs require seeds to reproduce, fruit requires seed to reproduce, men and mammals require seed to reproduce, etc.
It's funny, as I smoked pot in HS… but I joined the Navy when I was 17 and made it a career, so I quit using it. Friends of mine from HS did not quit using it and while I retired from my second career and quit working at 50… they are all still working… and using it.
It still needs to be repeated for the "pro" here regarding. The drug itself is not positive, healthy, beneficial, and all the other 'positives' falsely atrributed to the drug. The drug INVENTS THE AFOREMENTIONED BY THE ALTERING OF THE MIND OF THE INDIVIDUAL USING IT! Come on folks! Use your non altered working brain! As for Christians, continue studying (not reading) God's word and you can extract the prohibition and condemnation against this and ALL MIND ALTERING SUBSTANCES that the Bible reveals. One quick fallacy that can be exposed in the "God put it on earth…" argument is the fact that everything on Earth is also fallen, corrupt, tainted and cursed since Adam and Eve sinned and corruption entered God's corruption free world before sin. Think for Christ's honor and glory not for self indulgence and stimulation. =).
I was a slave to it for 25 years. Battled with it for 10 years as a born again Christian. Finally delivered for good 3 years ago. Praise God for this deliverance. I tried to rationalize it to be good in every way possible. It wasn’t.
In both examples of Scripture (Ephesians 5 and Peter) Where it talks about being sober-minded, The Greek word they use is "nephos" which means to be in full control of your mental faculties. I think that's pretty broad and covers the spectrum of various pharmakeia
1st Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Having posted this verse, I will say this. Medical use of marijuana is one thing but using it to get intoxicated is completely different. My brothers and sisters in the Lord, if the Holy Spirit convicts you and tells you not to, you shouldn't. If medically, you can still use it in faith and not prick your conscious, than there should be no violation.
Romans 14:23 Anything that is not done in faith is sin.
Blessings in Jesus Name! Come quickly Lord Jesus! AMEN!
This brings up an interesting point. Marijuana and alcohol can harm our bodies. Well, so does sugar consumption and overeating. Is over-indulgence in sugar, junk-food and salt a sin as well? That's something to ponder.
The medical use of cannabis is alot better than the use of morphine, codeine, vicodan, etc… and alot less addictive than those substances also!! When used responsibly it is in my opinion a better option, although smoking it might not be the best way to use it using ointments, drops and edibles are! It should have a place in medicine as it can be helpful!
This verse will settle the whole thing: “BE IMITATORS OF GOD” Ephesians 5:1 … People relentlessly attempt to excuse how drinking and drug use is permissible, and even go so far as to say “The Bible does not explicitly say you cannot ____,” however, try using that excuse when standing before God in judgment. Every born-again Bible reading believer will know the character of God and His Holy Righteous standards that necessitate the sacrificial death of His Son to die for our sins. How can any born again believer relish in the sin Christ died to cleanse them from? To habitually sin is to trample under foot the Son of God. “You are not your own!” “You have been purchased with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.” We are “redeemed with the Blood of Christ.” Those who want to argue drinking and drug use is permissible in the eyes of God do not know Him, nor His Holy Righteous standards. Moreover, their god is their belly!
➡️ Philippians 3:19 “ 19whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.” ➡️ Hebrews 10:29 “ How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?” ➡️ 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.” ➡️ 1 Peter 1:18-19 “ 18knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.”
FURTHER READING ⬇️ EPHESIANS 5 3But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 4and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.7Therefore do not be partakers with them; 8for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light 9(for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), 10trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. 11Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; 12for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.13But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.
🚫 DRUG & ALCOHOL Drug and alcohol use alters one’s state, therefore the following verses apply, but even if disagreed refer back to the verse on being imitators of God.
‼️“5331 pharmakeía (from pharmakeuō, "administer drugs") – properly, drug-related sorcery, like the practice of magical-arts, etc.”
➡️ Revelation 9:21 “And they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their sexual immorality nor of their thefts.”
➡️ Revelation 21:8 “ “But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
➡️ Galatians 5:19-21 “ 19Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
➡️ 2 Corinthians 12:21 “ I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.”
➡️ 1 Corinthians 6 “ 9Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, 10nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor those habitually drunk, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. ”
Alcohol and cannabis are not comparable. Just like apples and oranges
I smoked and listened to the law of attraction. Changed my life FOREVERRRRR .. learned bout my self ,& decided to love me more . The stars, moon and trees became my best friend (God creation) ..I was also able to remove negative energy (evil spirits) that was put on to me . I’m now a changed woman! God is looking for your heart & soul , the body means nothing… the Bible does not mention anything bout smoking herbs( God creation) but does mention about getting drunk .. that is why God drank wine ( grapes are part of Earth creation ) drinking wine is fine but don’t get drunk . A drunken mind can be controlled by the devil
The truth is, it destroys your prayer life-freezes your spiritual growth-it triggers anger and and brings no blessings-it makes it easier to get misled into cults and anti Christian organizations-it makes you over eat -buy stuff that you don’t need , listen to ungodly music,Watch ungodly tv shows & movies ,it amplifies your lust after sexual desires-it drives a wedge between you and the Holy Spirit-It definitely does not bring you closer to God -if anything, it pushes you farther away…
I believe drug use comes under the definition of “sorcery”.
I agree, how far do we take this? what about caffeine or kratom?
Marijuana is indeed like wine… remind me, Didn't Jesus turn water into Wine at a Wedding Celebration?
also: Genesis 1:29 (Look it up)… That tells me that in Moderation and at appointed Times it is no sin. Just Like Wine: We are supposed to Avoid Drunkenness (I fail here, give wine to those sick at heart until they are filled with cheer, and strong drink unto those that are dying until they hurt no more – Two "Cut-Off" Gaurdrails?).
Also the Hebrew for Sweet Calamais is Qaneh Bosem (Kaw-nay Bos-em) a mispronunciation of the English Cannabis or rather: Vise Versa for which is a mispronunciation. Qaneh meaning Reed/Rod in English and Bosem (Plural, singular: Bos) means Aromatic or sweet smelling (Again: Describing BOTH Sweet Calamus AND Marijuana).
Also, etymologically we get Cannabis from the Scythians who are from one track through history descendants of Isaac (GOD said that Isaac's house would be known by his name: Scythian in Greek, Sakka in the Middle eastern tongues: I-SA-kka… I-SAI-thian from the Pronunciations SA-kka and SAI-thian respectively).
Then there is that in the ruins of one Jewish Temple archaeology excavation discovered from the Ancient Bible days (A temple in the Israel), [I think they said it was one of the temples that was built away from Jerusalem during the original "Two State Solution" for Israel, the Dividing of the land into the Kingdoms of Irael and Judah Respectively]: it had the incense burners that were recovered with TESTABLE MATERIALS still on that tray… one of the two came back as Marijuana.
IF we are Biblically Permitted to partake: IT is CLEAR by Scriptures that it is in Moderation Specifically and it is Drunkenness that is the Sin.
Therefore it is acceptable in Medical use, as well if not specifically for outside certain appointed uses/times (Such as My Medical issue, I just need to drop the Drunkenness).
Just stay away from Rastafarian Sorcery: Jesus Christ did NOT get lit to be in the Spirit or sense visions, that is a lie from the Pit of HELL. The Word of GOD says that No sorcerers, Idolaters, Whores/Whoremongers, Blasphemers, or Fornicators will see Heaven.
You do not NEED Marijuana in any regard to be in the spirit… it is more likely that such drunkenness (And all forms thereof) have an OPPOSITE Effect of SILENCE: that one cannot Discern the Spirit.
It is better to be filled with the Spirit and not drunkenness.
It is the Glory of GOD to conceal a Matter, and the Glory of Kings to Reveal it.
Let's seek Jesus and be filled with the Spirit and Give thanks for all that the Lord has made for us, and doubly so for teaching us how to delight in HIS creation as HE Designed it!! Seek the Lord in Sobriety, and Give Thanks!!
I do NOT have Authority to Speak on this subject:
This is not a Two-Verse/Two-Witness matter!! We need a Full Set of Seven Verses and Jesus Christ HIMSELF to teach.
I have Shared what I have Learned: Seek Jesus for more!!
Let all I have done here to be a Road Sign to set the Traveler's feet on the Road to Jesus Christ the Only Begotten Son of ALMIGHTY GOD. Seek O~h Travelers and you shall Find: Jesus Christ is The Truth, The Way, and The Life!!
I smoke still but not recreational.. i have pain issues and sleep issues.. i am saved and a christian .. there is a huge difference between recreational and medical … but i actually see that it is recreational that is the talk about not medicinal
MSQ75
I needed to see your admission today. May the Lord God richly bless you and keep you. Jesus is the Only One who can fill that place in our hearts and souls.
Peace to you
Romans 12:1
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
King James Version (KJV)
It’s not what goes into man that defiles him, it’s what comes out….. when Jesus turned water to wine, did the people go to hell when they drank it??
Rev 9:21 "Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their *Drug Use*, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts."
What would he have said to wine consumption?
Bet you wont answer.
Makes me sick to my stomach how so many so called christians can down what God gave us.
Amen brother.
Why s everyone leaving out that weed HELPS ALL with medical conditions mental conditions ……I feel the plant was put here for reasons that it’s up to man to know what to do with it …… here is where again man used it for bad and some for good your labeled it a gateway to worse now it’s up to the individual when have you ever heard of a person smoking then going out and killing or robbing a bank ?? … I love the true God I adore Jesus Christ i believe in the Holy Spirit I believe in the ten commandments and the spiritual war fare when you wake up to the world that man has created AND I believe in the second coming of Christ …… this saddens me because again man decides what’s good for others like the government heads but yet they allow machines to put radiation …… chemotherapy to humans to shorten their life’s and drain their finances where’s the justice in this? Speak on the drugs they make from other certain plants that turns them into monsters …… but this just MY opinion on Weed …… if I’m wrong GOD will reveal it to me not church people that divided don’t get me wrong here is a true church out there SOMEWHERE people just overlook it …… peace be with you all!
Hmmm…cannabis is not alcohol. Cannabis is a seeded plant which the Bible specifically states is lawful for use. The effects are different from alcohol in entirety. Conflating the two is absolutely silly and unbiblical. In fact, if this or any other YouTube "minister" is teaching that cannabis use is a sin, how do they get beyond Genesis 1:29? "And God said "See, I have given you EVERY herb that yields seed which is on the face of the earth, and every tree who fruit yields seed…". There is no caveat. EVERY and FACE OF THE EARTH are pretty clear statements by God. Conflating a chemical (ethanol) with a plant is simply illogical and an afront the words of the Bible itself. You are confusing people and taking away a PROVISION of God because of a CULTURAL stigma. And Paul in the Bible was very clear about CULTURAL stigmas in Corinthians and other places (head coverings, circumcision, etc). To completely ignore God's STATED provision while SELF-CREATING an extra-biblical sin scoring you "likes" and YouTube clout? Vanity is the real sin here.
This was my idol for ten years along with other drugs that it opened me up to. It was called a gateway drug for a reason because addicts would venture into harder substances or mixing substances due to the body desire more euphoria chasing the highs while hitting the lows. Scripture makes it clear that believers should not be mastered by anything and that we are commanded to not have any other gods before the LORD and yet Christians who smoke marijuana do not realize they are devoting their bodies to an idol called Marijuana. Like all idols, believers need to repent and call upon the Lord for salvation and deliverance. Since coming to Christ I have been set free from bondage to drugs for over 18 years now, praise the Lord!!!
I hear In My Head Weed Killer Weed Killer Weed Child Killer Of Weeds. Children Are Suffering Because Of This Use And It Is A Attack On The Mind. Weed Invokes Spirits Of Anger And Confusion Of The Environment. Weed Smoking Is The Same As Second Smoke And The Department Of Disease Control Needs To Advertise That. I Pray For Those Who Need Addiction Help And Those Who Are Affected By The Use Of Weed. Father God Lord Jesus Help Us Get Our Breathing Air Back. The Prince Of The Power Of The Air Stole It.
Consuming THC in healthier ways than smoking it, is no different then taking anti depressants or anti anxiety meds. If you take any pharmaceutical pills from a doc for any mental issues, then you are just as guilty as pot smokers
Brother I appreciate this so much as I have numerous people have come and asked me about this and its difficult in a way because many veterans I know from my military years and time with Wounded Warriors as well as The Warrior Resilience Center use this for medicinal purposes. My conviction is that there is a very fine line between being in extreme pain daily and using the excuse to be high all day. For those that are believers I can't stress enough for them to pray on it. Ive also met with some that are heavily medicated regardless because of injuries. This is going to be a much bigger issue we need to navigate scripturally as the tens of thousands of veterans retiring after 10 years of middle eastern wars feel the toll taken on families and friends. The really hard questions need to be asked of our brothers and sisters in arms but especially in CHRIST! If doctor prescribed , are you driving? Thankyou for the militant stance on God's Word as it's the only thing that won't pass away from this world. God Bless you , G3 and your battle Buddy, Harrison. Love you guys!
I have a hard time coming to a conclusion about this subject(intoxicating substances). One group says it’s a sin to drink or smoke at all. Another side says moderation and the extremely liberal person says have your fill. There are a lot of passages that complete sobriety is the way to go. And there are passages that indicate that wine isn’t a bad thing and it’s to be enjoyed. So I don’t know. I really doubt Jesus made non alcoholic wine (grape juice) at the wedding in Cana. And there are many others that paint wine in a good light. What do we make of those passages?
Marijuana cures cancer
Can I have the cites?
My thought is that Christians should never "adapt" to the world. The world needs to "adapt" to Christ and His standards. If they don't they will pay the ultimate price.
Thank you Pastor Walker!
The only campaign promise that Trudeau fulfilled in Canada. Everywhere you go you smell it. It's disgusting
Addiction is hands down SIN!! Period!!
I think drinking alcohol is worse than taking a few hits of pot here and there especially if it’s for sleep or nausea, alcohol is baddd and can change a persons attitude in a bad way, I’ve never seen anyone wanna fight or kill someone while smoking pot, just saying ….
Altering your senses is dissipation.
The Bible does speak about marijuana, no, it doesn't give it a name (so there is no biblical justification of the street names) but it speaks about what it truly is, a seed bearing herb that God said was good. It is do different in composition than any of the other herbs in our pantries or cabinets. It doesn't have to be smoked to benefit from its proper use. However, it does require self-control, which if evidence of the Holy Spirit's inner presence, along with integrity and maturity.
Genesis 1:11, 12, "Then God said, let the earth bud forth the bud of the herb, that seedeth seed, the fruitful tree, which beareth fruit according to his kind, which hath his seed in itself upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth the bud of the herb, that seedeth seed according to his kind, also the tree that beareth fruit, which hath his seed in itself according to his kind: and God saw that it was good."
Natural herbs require seeds to reproduce, fruit requires seed to reproduce, men and mammals require seed to reproduce, etc.
Truth
It's funny, as I smoked pot in HS… but I joined the Navy when I was 17 and made it a career, so I quit using it. Friends of mine from HS did not quit using it and while I retired from my second career and quit working at 50… they are all still working… and using it.
2 Corinthian 6 vs 14 to 18 will show don't be equally yoked with the unbeliever definition of sober minded was a addict for 10 years
It still needs to be repeated for the "pro" here regarding. The drug itself is not positive, healthy, beneficial, and all the other 'positives' falsely atrributed to the drug. The drug INVENTS THE AFOREMENTIONED BY THE ALTERING OF THE MIND OF THE INDIVIDUAL USING IT! Come on folks! Use your non altered working brain! As for Christians, continue studying (not reading) God's word and you can extract the prohibition and condemnation against this and ALL MIND ALTERING SUBSTANCES that the Bible reveals. One quick fallacy that can be exposed in the "God put it on earth…" argument is the fact that everything on Earth is also fallen, corrupt, tainted and cursed since Adam and Eve sinned and corruption entered God's corruption free world before sin. Think for Christ's honor and glory not for self indulgence and stimulation. =).
I was a slave to it for 25 years. Battled with it for 10 years as a born again Christian. Finally delivered for good 3 years ago. Praise God for this deliverance. I tried to rationalize it to be good in every way possible. It wasn’t.
Amen.
In both examples of Scripture (Ephesians 5 and Peter)
Where it talks about being sober-minded, The Greek word they use is "nephos" which means to be in full control of your mental faculties.
I think that's pretty broad and covers the spectrum of various pharmakeia
It's easy to control stoned people and to put a person in a lull (not caring). 😢
Thank you, Virgil, for this necessary and informative discussion. I shared this to multiple ppl!
Marijuana was a big part of my life, then I gave my life to Christ and I stopped.
1st Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Having posted this verse, I will say this. Medical use of marijuana is one thing but using it to get intoxicated is completely different. My brothers and sisters in the Lord, if the Holy Spirit convicts you and tells you not to, you shouldn't. If medically, you can still use it in faith and not prick your conscious, than there should be no violation.
Romans 14:23 Anything that is not done in faith is sin.
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This brings up an interesting point. Marijuana and alcohol can harm our bodies. Well, so does sugar consumption and overeating. Is over-indulgence in sugar, junk-food and salt a sin as well? That's something to ponder.
The medical use of cannabis is alot better than the use of morphine, codeine, vicodan, etc… and alot less addictive than those substances also!! When used responsibly it is in my opinion a better option, although smoking it might not be the best way to use it using ointments, drops and edibles are! It should have a place in medicine as it can be helpful!
How about prednisone, percoset, ritalin, all pain killers. They all alter the brain.
I doubt weed was in the garden of Eden…remember, the ground was cursed
This verse will settle the whole thing:
“BE IMITATORS OF GOD” Ephesians 5:1
… People relentlessly attempt to excuse how drinking and drug use is permissible, and even go so far as to say “The Bible does not explicitly say you cannot ____,” however, try using that excuse when standing before God in judgment. Every born-again Bible reading believer will know the character of God and His Holy Righteous standards that necessitate the sacrificial death of His Son to die for our sins. How can any born again believer relish in the sin Christ died to cleanse them from? To habitually sin is to trample under foot the Son of God. “You are not your own!” “You have been purchased with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.” We are “redeemed with the Blood of Christ.” Those who want to argue drinking and drug use is permissible in the eyes of God do not know Him, nor His Holy Righteous standards. Moreover, their god is their belly!
➡️ Philippians 3:19 “ 19whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.”
➡️ Hebrews 10:29 “ How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?”
➡️ 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.”
➡️ 1 Peter 1:18-19 “ 18knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.”
FURTHER READING ⬇️
EPHESIANS 5 3But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 4and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.7Therefore do not be partakers with them; 8for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light 9(for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), 10trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. 11Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; 12for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.13But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.
🚫 DRUG & ALCOHOL
Drug and alcohol use alters one’s state, therefore the following verses apply, but even if disagreed refer back to the verse on being imitators of God.
‼️“5331 pharmakeía (from pharmakeuō, "administer drugs") – properly, drug-related sorcery, like the practice of magical-arts, etc.”
➡️ Revelation 9:21 “And they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their sexual immorality nor of their thefts.”
➡️ Revelation 21:8 “ “But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
➡️ Galatians 5:19-21 “ 19Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
➡️ 2 Corinthians 12:21 “ I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.”
➡️ 1 Corinthians 6 “ 9Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, 10nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor those habitually drunk, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. ”
Be Sober minded. Period…