How is smoking weed a sin

I think that was the government. The government again. Who decided to keep God out of public education, the answer is the same! Who decided to make it illegal to the point people kill and commit robbery for it. Take a guess! You know how many things it helps with? Your fight was kind of childish. The purpose of marijuana is to alter your mind.

Especially, if the laws do not go against a direct command from the Lord. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Your comment about how you had many friends back in the 60s smoke marijuana and not become addicted. It is 10 times more potent with THC. More and more studies are coming out saying that it is addictive. You are crazy. I am addicted like a junky. This article opened my eyes.

IDK if you are smoking parsley but this California kush is hard to kick. Article pointed out verses that are solid proof that we are in the wrong. Thank You I am on this thread because I want to know how to stop my addiction. I think about it way to much more than I want. I would like to say, I love to get high and listen to the word of God.

I believe I feel a spiritual closeness, a deeper sense of inner peace and understanding, a calming submissiveness to understand and cherish the Word with him. So judge my heart, not my body, and love your neighbor. Peace be upon you.

Thank you for commenting. Marijuana use is sinful. Christians should not be smoking it. I love you enough to tell you this. Please consider what His Word says regarding being brought unto another power. A small toke is no different than a glass of wine or two. I do not worship marijuana, I buy it because it exists and I enjoy it.

If it stopped existing, I would not be bothered as my life is so full of things, from my passions and hobbies, my job, my family, and most importantly my love for Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit. However, be honest. Did you read the article with an open mind? Or did you read it with a closed heart desiring to hold onto something that you love? Do you actually believe that every single point in this article was wrong or are you trying to find a way to move around them?

Also, I would have to challenge you. If it is sinful, was that actually an encounter with the Holy Spirit or was it just you being high?

Hi I think it is ok to eat marijuana for medical usage but not to point you get high. The Bible teaches us to be sober minded. There is no way the things of the world will lead us to Godliness. If any man says when tempted, He is tempted by God, He is a liar and the truth is not in him.

Know this that the trying of your faith leads to patience. The Bible teaches us to Submit to God, resist the Devil and he will flee from you. Meaning we should seek Godliness through obedience to His word.

No need to add anything to it. Speak only the word in truth. Thank you Fritz. You presented this subject very well and backed it up with scripture. Pot is a sin and a gateway to further trouble! I know first hand and speak from experience.

We are already over-comers and more than conquerors through Him who loves us. As I stated before, any Christian that says differently and continues in this worldly lifestyle is not only kidding themselves but hurting themselves and God through a hypocritical witness to this unbelieving world as well as to the body of Christ.

Just think how it may confuse or stumble a more immature brother or sister in Christ through this behavior! Does this mean that my husband is not a true believer?

He has become abusive and his pot addiction is destroying our family. I agree it is a sin. Sadly, Mid Valley Fellowship in Silverton, OR allows my husband to attend and even play on their worship team knowing full well that he is a pothead?? Does that mean we experience physical pain and infections and the like that we are to simply come closer to God in prayer and worship? Pharmakeia is the use or the administering of drugs.

The drugs that were used by pagans were mind altering drugs. Marijuana falls in this category. Also, there is a difference between medical and recreational use.

There is nothing wrong with OTC medications used for their intended purposes. Any substance used for mind altering purposes as in recreational use generally indicates it is alterating the natural functions within the body system.

Same as for alcohol and nicotine and any other drugs. Medicines are all gained from what this earth supplies but medicines are all made to differing levels and for different reasons.

There is no doubt that legalizing marijuana for any reason other than specially designed medicinal issues will result in abuse just as with alcohol, smoking, etc. It has been shown that marijuana and other drugs are a large part of crime and the health issues.

ALL such things are sinning against God and therefore humanity. Mostly it is escapism from reality for one reason or another which is a real problem because problems cannot be solved like that. Neither is it judgemental to recognize the wrongs committed within society which indicate the problems we have are of spiritual nature being reflected in actions we take. Of course smoking marijuana is a sin. I totally agree. I too was at one time addicted to marijuana. Of course you can get addicted to it.

Jesus came to set us free from this kind of junk. I am struggling to quit weed and luckily I have a amazing God and spouse helping me through it but the problem with my smoking is I make bad decisions that are irresponsible, I almost lost my job. And I always want to sleep or eat. I completely agree , I idolized smoking weed. I was addicted to it for a really long time. BC I was going through a traumatic time and it was helping with my anxiety.

I also felt like I was able to communicate with God. So as an atheist I saw nothing wrong with it and enjoyed it a lot but after being touched by the holy spirit I had been convicted and God showed me that I was twisting around scripture for my own liking to continue to live in sin.

But it is a sin and I had to. While high we are only giving the devil a chance to devour us because he likes to come at us whenever we are vulnerable. All non traumatic health issues can be addressed with other remedies and without the negative side effects. THC is fat soluble and has a half-life of 30 days. It shuts down much of the brain.

This is confirmed by functional brain scans. Thank you Fritz Chery for writing and sharing this article with us. I just wanted to thank you for this great article. I was struggling justifying if ingesting or smoking weed was sinful or not. Lately I have been doing the brownie approach but I see how that can still be viewed as intoxication which is sinful as you mentioned. I really appreciate how you backed everything up with scripture.

Just out of curiosity, what about the medication doctors prescribe for anxiety? How do you think God views that? Like most, I have been on Xanax a long time for that. I was just wondering your view on that end? I strive to please God as much as I can but I often fall short and was wondering if that is sinful as well?

I really do appreciate your comment. I encourage you to keep on pursuing Christ. When it comes to anti-depressants or other mental health medicines, ultimately we should be praying and trusting in Christ. Nonetheless, we can praise the Lord because He has blessed us with doctors and medicine.

Christians are able to take advantage of medicine prescribed by their doctors. However, we must be cautious when it comes to continual reliance upon anti-depressants as God is the true healer. Ultimately we should be praying, reading, and trusting in the Lord in hopes of coming off the anti-depressant medication.

Thank you for stopping by and for being encouraging. Through my experience God showed up and took away desires that I was bound too.

I was a slave to them and Jesus came in and removed them. Trust His word and believe that nothing is hard for The Lord. Speaking from a purely medical standpoint Chris, smoking marijuana for anxiety only exacerbates the underlying problem, leading to severe rebound anxiety and eventually paranoia. The stuff will definitely alter your brains chemistry. Pray and stick to CBT cognitive behavioral therapy man.

I was here reading another article on scriptures pertaining to mental illness and wound up here on pure curiosity. Hope everyone is doing well during this difficult time. Take care and God bless. Thank you for this reply. Thought I can escape the daily stressors and also used to forget about the current situations of the world. I feel what you just expressed in your reply to be correct. I feel it has been altering my brain. I dont feel right. Cant explain it.

I just decided to quit smoking marijuana today. My intuition told me to do this. I have been smoking for 3 years and I am having a hard time with it. It is definitely a mind altering drug. I try and do my Bible study ever night and literally on the nights I would smoke, I would slack off.

Say a little prayer and attempt to sleep. Without it I would turn on my gospel music, pray for understanding, sing a song or two, read my chapter and then study what I read. This usually takes two hours sometimes.

I noticed in my daily life if I do smoke I am more isolated, dark, constantly having sexual masturbation urges, heavy anxiety and all around down in a way. I am what you would call a high functioning weed smoker, I managed stores, had my own business, drive and had the most intellectual conversations. It doesnt feel right anymore, especially now that I am noticing the difference in myself and so into my bible study now. You feel up lifted and it does not alter the mind.

My spirit led me to search if this was biblically wrong and I am pleased I found this site. I am seeing now that if I want to be a true believer in christ I need to turn from that sin, among others.

I feel dirty almost because I was doing so good but gave in. I just wanted to say thank you brother for this article!! Now I feel I can stand up against this issue even better. I have a friend who was smoking tobacco and I was desiring to back away from her.

But then I thought instead of judging her let me pray for her that the Lord would convict her of smoking. But I know the Lord will continue opening her eyes. Pray for me Maria. Just decided to quit marijuana today. The cigarettes is difficult for me to stop. Pray for me. I will pray for you, Maria.

I am just making the same decision today. Please pray for me as well. I have been smoking pot for over 45 years. It is time to quit. I will keep you in my prayers. Please keep me in yours. God, be with you, in the Name of Jesus. Yes weed does affect your body just like alcohol does and cigarettes. I do everything well. Weed opens my mind to see things clearly. However, you now believing in the existence of God does not have to do with smoking weed more. However, that does not mean that there is a connection with God.

I pray for you Jake. Jake, I woke up this morning and my intuition told me to stop. I feel that there are really hidden side effects of smoking pot. I can feel it. No way to justify it at all. The Holy Spirit gets us closer to God and brings things to light, not weed.

It is an idol. It ruins the temple of God physically and mentally and Spiritually. It absolutely crowds out the Holy Spirit.

A house divided can not stand. Sin is sin as far as God is concerned, but it alters your being and your reasoning and makes it easier to justify other sin. I would throw mine out too…. I did this like 5 or 6 times in a row. Spend 40 or 50, smoke a tiny bit…and then throw out the rest. Ive done it for 40 yrs…and its not easy. Intense nausea and vomiting. Regular, long-term marijuana use can lead to some people to develop Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome.

This causes users to experience regular cycles of severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration, sometimes requiring emergency medical attention. Increased heart rate. Marijuana raises the heart rate for up to 3 hours after smoking.

This effect may increase the chance of a heart attack. Older people and those with heart problems may be at higher risk. Impaired judgment. THC alters the way you process information, so your judgment may be impaired.

Memory problems. THC changes how information is processed in a part of your brain called the hippocampus. It can affect your ability to form fresh memories. Frequent smoking can irritate your bronchial passages and increase your risk of bronchitis. Increased lung cancer risk. Smoking marijuana may lead to long-term lung problems, such as cancer. Marijuana use has also been linked to mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, temporary hallucinations, temporary paranoia, and worsening symptoms in patients with schizophrenia.

No matter how you use marijuana, the drug can cause immediate and long-term effects, such as changes in perception and increased heart rate. Over time, smoking marijuana may cause chronic cough and other health issues.

The effects of marijuana on the body are often immediate. Longer-term effects may depend on how you take it, how much you use, and how often you use it. The exact effects are hard to determine because marijuana has been illegal in the U.

Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.

The one New Testament theme that we can see is that God takes joy in self control, and He wants us to be like Him. One can argue that if someone smokes marijuana to get high, they are not efficiently practicing self control. Paul explicitly calls drunkenness a sin, but not alcohol itself.

Smoking marijuana is similar, but the major difference is someone can have a couple drinks without being drunk, but it is not possible to smoke marijuana without it impacting your motor functions and inhibiting the parts of your brain that help you be self controlled.

Cannabidiol CBD is a chemical that comes from cannabis plants and is found in marijuana. So knowing this information, is it okay for Christians to use?

The CBD is the oil that people use to help with various medicinal purposes. Also, according to a World Health Organization report, CBD does not produce addictive effects that are common in abused drugs. We should, of course, avoid abusing any substance that can affect our state of mind Ephesians A total of 14, comments were posted on the site, along with thousands of shares on social media platforms. Still, religious opposition continues to influence drug policy throughout the region.

A component of cannabis called cannabidiol, or CBD, might be the key to bringing cannabis to the South. Laws permitting CBD have spread rapidly since , even in the South. Allen Peake, a self-described conservative Republican and devout Christian, is the man leading the charge in Georgia.

His crusade started when a constituent pleaded with Peake to help her daughter, Haleigh, now 7, who had near-constant seizures. When Peake says every effort, he means it. On a particularly warm and sunny April afternoon, Peake opened a drawer in his Macon, Georgia, office and held one of the bottles of CBD oil destined for a young patient with seizures. Peake is up against vocal religious groups that have joined with law enforcement to oppose cannabis cultivation. Sometimes, a personal connection is not enough.

Faith Bodle, 64, of East Texas, talks about the T-shirt that got her membership to her Seventh-day Adventist church revoked. Bodle had been on opiates for years, increasing her dosages to the point where she was nodding off at home, into her plate, at church, and even while driving. Fellow churchgoers noticed she swapped a walker for a cane and commented on how well she looked.

Bodle vaguely referred to new herbal remedies she was trying, but questions about her remarkable recovery persisted, and she finally told them that it was medical cannabis.

Now, Bodle still goes to a Seventh-day Adventist church in a different city. And then what, they win? Contact Alyson Martin at alyson. Got a confidential tip?