Cannabis is a hallucinogenic neurotoxin. It is carcinogenic. It was seen to stunt mental development and lower the IQ of teens who used it. It has been associated with increased traffic fatalities in Colorado where it is legal. Anything that causes a person to stumble is not of God (Mark 9).My name is Sam, and for the past 5 years of my life I’ve used marijuana regularly almost on a daily basis. I am also a Christian. My walk with God began a long time ago, however during my college years I fell somewhat away from the faith and was not living the life I knew I needed to.
One question that I do want more answers to is the question “is using marijuana a sin”. I myself do not believe it is. However, I do not buy some of the conceptions that it can help you grow spiritually. God does that, not a plant.
I used marijuana to help my aches and pains after a long day of physical labor and also to help me wind down before bed and help me sleep. I reguard it as something similar to alcohol-although chemically very different. The Bible says have a sober mind, yet men of God in the Bible consumed alcohol and the wisest man who ever lived (King Solomon) himself stated he used wine to cheer himself. Genesis 1.29 says “
God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it shall be for food.”
Marijuana also helps cure the sick and is an antidote for some diseases. Recently a man was telling me about how his grandmother had Glaucoma and tried every prescription available through doctors but nothing worked. One day he got her to try cannabis. When he returned an hour later he found her crying, and reading the Bible, something she had not been able to do for years. Why does God allow these things to happen if marijuana is bad?
I believe, like alcohol, marijuana is not the “sin” or the problem. The people who abuse it and make those things “a god” in their life are the problem. People “worship” substances! When you can’t live without something to the point that you place it first in your life, you are sinning.
Like I said in the first paragraph, I am still a user although in very careful moderation. Also I am continuing to grow in the Lord- not because of the plant but because of the Holy Spirit.
What are your opinions on this matter? Is it the actual object or the people who make the decisions, that are the problem?
One question that I do want more answers to is the question “is using marijuana a sin”. I myself do not believe it is.
God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it shall be for food.
The Bible says have a sober mind, yet men of God in the Bible consumed alcohol and the wisest man who ever lived (King Solomon) himself stated he used wine to cheer himself.
Marijuana also helps cure the sick and is an antidote for some diseases.
Cannabis is a hallucinogenic neurotoxin. It is carcinogenic. It was seen to stunt mental development and lower the IQ of teens who used it. It has been associated with increased traffic fatalities in Colorado where it is legal. Anything that causes a person to stumble is not of God (Mark 9).
In some areas the weed is illegal and the potential prison sentences alone should make a prudent person cease to use it. Besides all these things some studies linked marijuana to mental illness and psychosis. What bizarre thoughts have wasted the time of addicts smoking dope?
Many people who wanted to follow Jesus stopped using this drug.
. I wish there was a clear answer to this subject.I will start here. I used to smoke weed everyday and do several hallucinogenic drugs. It wasn't until I was delivered that I quit those things. First of all, it is against the law in America to abuse marijuana recreationally in most states.
Romans 13
1Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.2Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.3For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
6This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Ever heard of obey the law of the land?
Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit
I know here it doesn't say don't get high or don't smoke weed but I feel the same principles apply.
1 Corinthians 6:12 You say, "I am allowed to do anything"--but not everything is good for you. And even though "I am allowed to do anything," I must not become a slave to anything.
James 4:17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.
Read the last 7 words of this quote.
Solomon made all kinds of bad decisions that God in fact did allow, however, these decisions and actions did not please God and only ended up hurting Solomon more in the end. He took on a multitude of wives and had fortunes upon fortunes and abused all of his prosperity, and to what game? Then in the Book of Ecclesiastes you see him talking about all the things under the sun and this is where he gained wisdom and discernment between living righteously and living a debaucherated lifestyle.
Then let a doctor prescribe them. It's no different from abusing pharmaceuticals. As a matter of fact we derive the word pharmacy from the Greek word pharmakeia. Pharmakeia is in the bible and is translated to witchcraft in the bible.
Again I used to do drugs and it was until I learned how through my substance abuse I was opening up doors for demons to mess with me and then was delivered of those demons and several others that I quit all those drugs.
You can read my testimony on it here
Drug temptation
Romans was written when the governing bodies of the world were very different. To the “follow the law of the land” response, should we ALWAYS follow the law? What if the law puts to death Christians in some countries? If abortion is made legal does that make it right?
My point is something can be legal/illegal and will be ethically wrong. Also, what if marijuana doesn’t cause me to “stumble” in my walk with God.
Before I even think about using I connect with God and make sure I’ve already taken care of my responsibilities.
No, responsibilities such as work, taking care of my family. I do not let marijuana impede me from taking care of those things first. Wasn’t referring to anything spiritual
Do you think God is pleased with you smoking pot?
Why is it not OK for a leader to do? I think it has a lot to do with how these things are portrayed.