Is smoking Marijuana a sin?

[rag4acrown1]

Greetings
As in anything, depends on how u use it.
A little wine is good, but a drunkard...not so much.
A gun is good, the intentions of how its used...good for food, or not so much.
A pencil is good for writing, or not so much if my intentions use it to kill a person, it can be used to be just as deadly as a gun.
Some beautiful prayer and meditation can come, but be very, very careful because it is a mind altering substance as well, just as much as hard drink...where nasty evil could come lerking about.
Again what is the intentions of its use? Prayer and meditating on God's Word can be good. Social uses at out of control parties could be harmful. Or if found in a predicament of the later and one must partake...have you the guts to become as they are and tell them about your Lord and Saviour?
However, evil will use the partaking against you. Romans 12: 1 and 2 comes to mind.
All praise, glory and honor be unto God. Bless you

 

[BlessedBeyondBelief]

No, it is not.

 

[Headcasey669]

Jesus liked a drink but he also said not to be a drunkard. Smoking tobacco is not a sin because it's not said to be a sin. And it's not against the law of the land. However smoking weed is against the law and as Christians we must obey the law so long as it does not come between us and god. Obey god first then the law of your land second.

 

[Jadeevans01]

Jesus liked a drink but he also said not to be a drunkard. Smoking tobacco is not a sin because it's not said to be a sin. And it's not against the law of the land. However smoking weed is against the law and as Christians we must obey the law so long as it does not come between us and god. Obey god first then the law of your land second.

Jesus consumed the wine before it was fermented as did many, therefore he did not consume alcohol. It was added a later stage by sinners. There are many things in the bible that point towards alcohol being wrong for example; it states that we should treat our body as a temple and alcohol harms our body and affects the liver which is why we should not consume alcohol. Smoking also harms our body, it destroys our lungs and can cause cancer. Anyone who smokes is consuming something that is destroying their temple. God’s temple. Why would God want us to consume something that could potentially destroy our livers or lungs? Or it may not destroy it completely but every drink and intake of cigarettes has a negative impact on it. We are a temple of the living god. The Christian alternative for drinking and getting drunk is to be filled with the Holy Spirit. That is just one for instance, I would be happy to explain more.

 

[Headcasey669]

Jesus consumed the wine before it was fermented as did many, therefore he did not consume alcohol. It was added a later stage by sinners. There are many things in the bible that point towards alcohol being wrong for example; it states that we should treat our body as a temple and alcohol harms our body and affects the liver which is why we should not consume alcohol. Smoking also harms our body, it destroys our lungs and can cause cancer. Anyone who smokes is consuming something that is destroying their temple. God’s temple. Why would God want us to consume something that could potentially destroy our livers or lungs? Or it may not destroy it completely but every drink and intake of cigarettes has a negative impact on it. We are a temple of the living god. The Christian alternative for drinking and getting drunk is to be filled with the Holy Spirit. That is just one for instance, I would be happy to explain more.

Wine with no alcohol never existed before modern times after we had learned to remove the alcohol after fermentation... please stop talking like you know what your talking about when clearly you do not. Our lord loved a few goblets of wine and there's no harm in that... don't try and make out that there's a problem with having a couple of glasses of wine when there's not. Wine is full of antioxidants for one thing ... And they are REALLY good for you,,,,!!!!!

 

[Jadeevans01]

Wine with no alcohol never existed before modern times after we had learned to remove the alcohol after fermentation... please stop talking like you know what your talking about when clearly you do not. Our lord loved a few goblets of wine and there's no harm in that... don't try and make out that there's a problem with having a couple of glasses of wine when there's not. Wine is full of antioxidants for one thing ... And they are REALLY good for you,,,,!!!!!

The evidence is considerable that Jesus actually produced nonalcoholic, unfermented wine of the highest quality.
First, the term “wine” in biblical times could refer to fermented or unfermented drink. Part of the problem with interpreting it correctly is that we assume it was alcoholic wine merely because wine in our day exclusively refers to an alcoholic beverage.
the wine Jesus made was of the highest quality. It was “good wine” (John 2:10).
Historical writings provide evidence that the best wine of biblical days was nonalcoholic. Quite frankly, wine with no alcohol could have and did exist because our Lord is a miracle worker. To suggest that Jesus provided these Jews with 120 – 180 gallons (John 2:6) of substance that the bible says mocks, destroys, leads to poverty, woes, sorrows, contentions, babblings, worries without cause, impairs judgment, inflames passions, and enslaves is wrong. You may believe that our Lord consumed alcohol because that’s what you want to believe to make you think it is perfectly ok when it isn’t. Stop telling yourself it is ok. The world is a better place without the sin of alcohol. Wine comes from grape and has to be fermented to become an alcoholic beverage. Therefore it has no alcohol at the start of the process but PLEASE appreciate that we are all learning more everyday through our readings and we have our own personal views, however you do not have the right to tell me to stop talking and that I don’t know what I am talking about. This forum is so we can encourage one another not put each other down.

 

[Blake H]

Jesus consumed the wine before it was fermented as did many, therefore he did not consume alcohol. It was added a later stage by sinners. There are many things in the bible that point towards alcohol being wrong for example; it states that we should treat our body as a temple and alcohol harms our body and affects the liver which is why we should not consume alcohol. Smoking also harms our body, it destroys our lungs and can cause cancer. Anyone who smokes is consuming something that is destroying their temple. God’s temple. Why would God want us to consume something that could potentially destroy our livers or lungs? Or it may not destroy it completely but every drink and intake of cigarettes has a negative impact on it. We are a temple of the living god. The Christian alternative for drinking and getting drunk is to be filled with the Holy Spirit. That is just one for instance, I would be happy to explain more.

The fermentation process produces alcohol, theirs was no means back then to remove the alcohol. Only because of modern technology we can now remove the alcohol and you see dealcoholized beer and wine in the store.

The Jews drink wine but it's like 10%.

 

[David1954]

No one who is born of God sins. He cannot sin. - 1 John.

 

[Dave M]

No one who is born of God sins. He cannot sin. - 1 John.

1 John 2:1
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

 

[Blake H]

No one who is born of God sins. He cannot sin. - 1 John.

That's not exactly what the verse says.

 

[Spazz]

Depends what you use it for. If you use it instrumentally to treat pain, then of course not. God gave us the plants so that we could use them for our benefit. In that case, I see no different than using the ground to grow food, or the streams to hydrate ourselves.

but if you’re using it as a recreational drug to have a good time, then yeah, it’s a sin. The Bible tells us to be alert and of sound mind. You can’t do that when your completely smacked with weed.

The same can be said about any drug if you want to get literal. I mean, technically speaking, there are no bad drugs. It’s people that take these drugs and use them for recreational purposes that problems arise.

Take the hardest drug you can think of, let’s say heroin. If you use heroin for fun, then you’re damaging your body, a temple, and you’re not of sound mind. However, if you had just gotten shot, it doesn’t matter if you’re a Christian or a Jew, you’re going to want a shot of heroin to alleviate the pain, because that’s basically what heroin is, an opioid drug based off of the chemical Morphine- a drug commonly prescribed by doctors to alleviate pain. Is wanting to alleviate pain a sin, of course not. Is trying to alter your state of consciousness through the use of drugs a sin? I would think so. Is abusing your body by any means a sin? Yeah.

take care of yourselves y’all.

 

[PloughBoy]

Sometimes, my brothers and sisters tickle me, and it is ok, especially about this wine, fermented, unfermented, processing, unprocessed, good wine, bad wine, I do think the water was kinda bad back then too. I remember also Apostle Paul, was concern with fellow Christians getting drunk and not sharing, doing communion. And said didn’t they have homes....ff. My fellow brothers and sister we all know the difference concerning “missing the mark” [sin]. For the spirit of God teaches us. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit, which is in you. Sometime it is not easy because of this flesh. Let us not give up the fight to do so.❤

 

[Trevor]

Is smoking weed a sin?

Smoking anything is injurious to the lungs and will do you no good. as to it being a sin, we are called to obey the law of the land and in Britain it is illegal. As a street musician, who has never favoured alcohol, the relaxation of choice for me was marijuana. Contrary to what most people claim, I never found marijuana to inhibit me doing anything. Taken in excess however, as with any intoxicants it can inhibit one. Anything taken in excess can damage a person, even food or sweets. Our apostle Paul says; i Cor; 6 : 12 "Everything is permissible for me" - but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me" - but I will not be mastered by anything. "Food for the stomach and the stomach for food" but God will destroy them both. When we claim things that are frowned upon by society are sins. We have to remember, Rom; 6 :14. for sin shall not be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? by no means. We are no longer under law, this being so, I believe the Lord is giving us the guide lines to live by. We are learning through the Spirit, rather than being judged by the law, we are being convicted by our consciences. If we go against our consciences then I believe that we step back out of the presence of the Lord, and to reverse that, we have to repent. We are no longer of the world where Satan condemns by citing the law. We are in the kingdom of heaven where we are guided by the Spirit. We as Christians, should not hold our brethren to account through the law, that is Satans job, not ours. We are called to encourage, not condemn. Bless you Frank

 

[Sue D.]

@Trevor -- there Is medical marijuana which has been very helpful in some situations. But before using that, I'd check 1st on other meds for their usefulness.

One of the problems With marijuana is that it relaxes a person so they don't really care that much about a given situation. And That can be dangerous to both himself and those around him in a traffic or domestic situation.

 

[Trevor]

@Trevor -- there Is medical marijuana which has been very helpful in some situations. But before using that, I'd check 1st on other meds for their usefulness.

One of the problems With marijuana is that it relaxes a person so they don't really care that much about a given situation. And That can be dangerous to both himself and those around him in a traffic or domestic situation.

Hi Sue, can I ask You, have you ever smoked marijuana?

 

[Sue D.]

I've never smoked anything -- never intend to. But I Have heard plenty about the effects it had on the body / senses.

 

[Trevor]

I've never smoked anything -- never intend to. But I Have heard plenty about the effects it had on the body / senses.

Well Sue, I smoked it for over 40 years, worked, and brought up a family, I have to admit though, the tar in marijuana didn't do my lungs any favours. If you wish to hear what my family think about having a street musician as a husband and a father, you can meet them on you tube. My Grandson made a video for his coursework at university Its entitled 'the life and times of a street singer'. Bless you

 

[B-A-C]

Eph 5:18; And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

It doesn't specifically mention marijuana here, but the point is... don't let a drug influence your mind.

1Cor 3:16; Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
1Cor 3:17; If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are.
1Cor 3:18; Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you thinks that he is wise in this age, he must become foolish, so that he may become wise.

Things like smoking are unhealthy and can eventually kill you. Marijuana is less unhealthy from a cancer and lung disease perspective,
but more unhealthy from a long-term brain damage perspective. Almost everyone who uses it for a long term has slurred speech and
cognitive slowness.

1Cor 5:9; I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people;
1Cor 5:10; I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters, for then you would have to go out of the world.
1Cor 5:11; But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler—not even to eat with such a one.
1Cor 5:12; For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church?
1Cor 5:13; But those who are outside, God judges. REMOVE THE WICKED MAN FROM AMONG YOURSELVES.

From my perspective, you could replace the word "drunkard" in verse 11 with "stoner".

 

[Trevor]

Eph 5:18; And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

It doesn't specifically mention marijuana here, but the point is... don't let a drug influence your mind.

1Cor 3:16; Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
1Cor 3:17; If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are.
1Cor 3:18; Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you thinks that he is wise in this age, he must become foolish, so that he may become wise.

Things like smoking are unhealthy and can eventually kill you. Marijuana is less unhealthy from a cancer and lung disease perspective,
but more unhealthy from a long-term brain damage perspective. Almost everyone who uses it for a long term has slurred speech and
cognitive slowness.

1Cor 5:9; I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people;
1Cor 5:10; I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters, for then you would have to go out of the world.
1Cor 5:11; But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler—not even to eat with such a one.
1Cor 5:12; For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church?
1Cor 5:13; But those who are outside, God judges. REMOVE THE WICKED MAN FROM AMONG YOURSELVES.

From my perspective, you could replace the word "drunkard" in verse 11 with "stoner".

B-A-C, bless you, Are you sinless? This is not a loving post, it is a post of judgement. You say that marijuana is less unhealthy than tobacco, actually, they are about the same, they both contain a similar amount of tar that devastates a persons lungs, as I know from bitter experience, as do most people that smoke. They don't have to be told, they already know. And to rub it in, rather than encouraging, causes people pain. When I read posts that catalogue dozens of judgemental posts to rub in a point. I sometimes wonder where the love is. I'm sure we all have sins within us that we would like the Lord to give us the grace to overcome, some maybe, are unseen by other brothers and sisters and so don't bring the condemnation that the more visible sins do, but never the less they are as unacceptable to God as the more obvious sins that people rail about on Christian debating sites. Jesus knew it and he let everyone know it when he said "let he who has no sin cast the first stone" As for anyone using marijuana for a long period of time having slurred speech and cognitive slowness that is rubbish I smoked dope for over forty years and I raised a family, worked regularly and within that time Jesus found me and gave me eternal life. We are all on a journey and it is far better to lift people up than slap them down. Forgive me for being so blunt, but I've lived with the condemnation in the church for forty years and it is hurtful.

 

[B-A-C]

Jesus knew it and he let everyone know it when he said "let he who has no sin cast the first stone"

Of course He added...
John 8:11; She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more."]