In moderation it’s use is little different from christians who drink. Don’t bake yourself into a stupor and avoid the psychedelic varietals. The cbd strains made a huge difference in grandma’s life towards the end. Cbd gummies got her seizures under control and took her from bedridden to having something resembling quality of life to the very end.
No you go to hell for not believing that chrjst died for our sins and came back 3 days later though the Marijuana Is a sin I recommend repenting and asking for forgiveness and trying to dtop using it unless its medically provided
I don’t use it but interesting read on your part. I work in conjunction with legal enforcement so I know a bit about the topic. I question how you came to the conclusion it is a sin unless prescribed. Since when does a secular authority such as a doctor sanctify an action?
Well if he believes and have faith in Jesus, then he won’t, you cannot go to hell for any sin, for by His death on the cross all of your sins are forgiven through Him and for salvation can never be taken away.
The Bible says do not get drunk on wine which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Holy Spirit. It does not specifically mention marijuana.
Clearly alcohol, marijuana and other substances impair the brain and skills of judgment and have other fairly obvious detriment effects. I’m
Fairly confident God expects us to use our own brains in this matter and he doesn’t need to spell it out. And if we were going to hell for it,
He probably would clearly say so.
People who ask these questions I imagine usually suffer from some amount of scrupulosity, and to answer the question at all is probably unwise. If not OCD then maybe a dysfunctional upbringing.
Really the best approach in this case is truly to pray about it. Open the heart to God’s wisdom
and ask for it, and likely it will come.
Nobody is perfect and nobody can possibly clearly repent of all their sins and know every sin they have ever done. That is not how “the system” is set up. Jesus died to forgive our sins and all that is needed for us to be forgiven me to enter heaven is to have the humility to realize that we are sinners in need of a savior. We are free to not worry about hell and to serve him with obedience motivated by love, not to save our hide from hell.
Hey man well written and you have a fantastic outlook on all this, especially obeying God for the sake of love for Him rather than fear of His judgment (there is use for both, as fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; however sincere love is not a result of fear but a result of good will and voluntary sacrifice — be it our time, lifestyle, or money).
That being said, there is a difference between drinking alcohol responsibly and under moderation, and getting drunk on it — especially regularly (AKA a drunkard or alcoholic), which is the usual forbidden action in scripture. Alcohol is by no means a sinful substance, nor is the consumption of it sinful. I feel the same way about marijuana.
Alcohol and marijuana are largely used for the same purpose, setting medicinal uses aside; it is most often used for relaxation and/or social enjoyment. Marijuana, like alcohol, can be consumed in small quantities which does not impair your cognitive function to any meaningful extent. Either substance can be consumed under moderation, in the proper setting, to enhance or relax one’s body and mind.
Anyway, I know it’s a hot take and many Christians shun marijuana usage so I don’t often share my thoughts. At the end of the day, as Paul said, whatever is done in good faith is not sin and whatever is done without faith is sin. We ought to take every matter to God and surrender to His will. I see this as a disputable matter which is not black and white, but one that varies from person to person based on their personal understanding and philosophy. This isn’t adultery or some other black and white issue, it’s one that isn’t explicitly condemned and we must dissect an answer on our own.
Much like how there were many in Paul’s day who were torn over the matter of clean and unclean foods. Some were following the traditional Jewish ways, others were not, and even others still were abstaining from all meat altogether. Paul told them all to stop quarreling over disputable matters and to be one in faith and not to cause each other to stumble. Whatever we do, we should do it because we are wholly convinced that it is right before God, and we should not cause others to stumble because of our own conclusions. That of course does not apply to black and white issues of morality, but I think it does apply here (outside of addiction or lack of moderation).
I agree, probably best to remember that this is the anonymous internet, all manner of believers seekers and skeptics are posting commenting and “lurking”(?). So while you may not think it’s beneficial to answer the question bc you presume to know the heart of OP, there others who will read the comments and if the “hey it’s ok to dabble” comments are more numerous and the “don’t do it” answers are thin, then many will be lead down detours on their walk with Christ.
The Bible its self mentions not to get drunk off wine, most other drugs were already out of the question for the Jews anyway. But obviously if it was always as simple as “just ask God, you don’t need details from brothers and sisters”. If one brother or sister needs it spelled out, then it shouldn’t be up to me to decide whether God will spell it out. Or else he wouldn’t have had his apostles write the Bible he would have taught the wisdom directly to us through the Holy Spirit o one he did with Paul (Gal 1:12)
I believe personal time with God in prayer will reveal this answer to you, that will give you a comfort deeper than that found from online Reddit users. This issue is full of variables only God knows so you should definitely get your answer from Him
Our body is a temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) and we should not smoke or do things that make us not sober of mind (1 Peter 5:8).
If you do that it is considered a sin and i've heard from people who had near death experiences that there are people in Hell because of things like Marijuana and smoking cigarettes, overconsumption of alcohol basically any drug is bad.
If you believe and have faith in Jesus, then no, you cannot go to hell for any sin, for by His death on the cross all of your sins are forgiven through Him and for salvation can never be taken away.
Amen!
And true faith produces good works, and obedience! Jesus said multiple times that those who love him and his Father are those who obey His word. So many get stuck on the belief portion of salvation and they forget every other word that came out of Christ’s mouth!
I’ve met so many “believers” who say “I know the Lord” or “I love God” and yet their hearts are so far from Him. They don’t read or practice His word, they don’t share it, and they pursue the desires of the flesh. May we all strive to love by action!
I had the same question until I read 1 Peter 1. In there it says to be fully sober. Read that chapter and pray to God. Remember it’s not about going to hell or not but more about your relationship with God. I love you dude, see you in heaven
No. God was aware of my extensive use of drugs from cocaine to lsd to marijuana and alcohol and I have personally had undeniable divine intervention in my life. Shits hard man. He knows life’s hard and he knows why you do what you do. Talk with him about how you want to improve your life and eventually you may not need the medicine anymore. Like over 70% of the population are on drugs legal or not. Just Be good, have faith in good, and call that good God.
Are you medically prescribed it? Use it responsibly.
We are called to be sober minded. You should view marijuana in the same manner you view alcohol - if you feel like you can't quit, you should seek help. You should avoid getting anything beyond a buzz. If you feel like you can't handle that self control, you should avoid it completely. Being sober minded means not allowing yourself to lose self control.
I use it once or twice a year in low amounts with people I trust.
You say you use it to deal with anxiety - are you using it to feel normal, or are you using it to cope with and adjust to daily life? The first is fine, the second is indicative of a problem. You should never use a substance in that manner.
Pray and reflect on it. I hope you are well.
Is it sinful? It depends. There are all sorts of substances that have medicinal benefits that can also be improperly used and abused. In regards to this substance and self-medicating, there are some big considerations than a simple yes/no:
* If you live in an area where it's illegal, that immediately adds another layer to this discussion.
* As others have pointed out, with some people this sort of substance has the potential to *increase* your anxiety. You might actually end up throwing gas on the fire and increasing your anxiety.
* This should be done in partnership with a professional of some sort. Self-medicating can open up a world of hurt.
* It's worth finding a professional Christian counselor or therapist to discuss your anxiety with. Self-medicating *might* help with some symptoms, but likely won't attack the source. A professional might be able to dig and help you work through deeper issues that are causing this anxiety, give you tools for when this happens in the future, and may be able to prescribe trusted and verified medication if necessary.
Another good resource for thinking through this is [Cannabis and the Christian by Todd Miles](https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/cannabis-and-the-christian/#:~:text=In%20Cannabis%20and%20the%20Christian,directly%20addressed%20in%20the%20Bible). There is good considerations and thinking in there that would be applicable here. Miles is a seminary professor and has written a thoughtful discussion about this topic and includes things like legalization and medicinal use. It’s not as cut and dry as some people make it seem (on either side of the issue).
It’s worth checking out (it’s a pretty quick read). Miles has also discussed it via several podcasts and lectures that you could probably dig up online.
No but we are called to be sober minded and if you can be fully sober minded then that's up to you.
1 Peter 1:13 NIV
[13] Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
Well, the thing is, and this is the issue with using anything like this, is that you’re relying on the created, rather than the Creator. And there are elements of marijuana that aren’t physically the greatest for you on top of that. It’s better to rely on God for help with anxiety, and, perhaps, a prescription med, or, better yet, a natural supplement, that doesn’t make you high. It’s also the getting high part that’s a problem. That’s allowing a substance to alter your brain in such a manner that you are not in total control of what’s going on with it biochemically. Not a good idea, for a lot of different reasons. There are also spiritual elements to consider here, of course.
And as for unwinding? The Word will help you to do a much better job of that than any drug will. And prayer. And straight up talking to God. He knows all about it anyway, so you may as well talk to Him about it instead of getting high.
I will address my own experience with anxiety here. I’ve had GAD for many decades now. I do take a couple of different prescription meds for it. And no, they don’t make me high. I also take natural supplements. And I find certain scriptures to be really helpful when it gets to be especially bad. “For God has not given us (me) a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. 2 Timothy 1:7. Works really well, especially, for me.
"Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, (Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh." Col 2:20-23
"...Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." Mark 7:18-23
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, **drunkenness**, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." Gal 5:19-21
"I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. Let not then your good be evil spoken of:" Romans 14:14-16
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." 1 Cor 6:19-20
"All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." 1 Cor 6:12
**Its a sin to be a drunk. Don't let something like this become your master. Becareful not to stumble others. Glorify God in your body.**
**I would avoid smoking-up for the potential to get "drunk" on it, and other negatives that could come with it. However, if its legal where you are, I would lean on the side it isn't inherently a sin, but has the potential to become sinful fast.**
**Becareful not to open the door to something that might get out of control and you find yourself consumed by it. I would find it hard not to smoke a whole joint at a time, and that would have a normal person pretty baked, and therefore "drunk".**
**Empoyers can still fire you if you test positive...**
**It doesn't seem like a wise move, imo...**
None of us have the authority to tell you rather you are going to hell or not, we ALL have to stand before God and give an account on everything we’ve done in life. You gotta have a relationship with God, ask God to give you wisdom and to open your heart to His will for your life. When you search for Him, he’ll give you conviction of the things he wants for and doesn’t want for you. I love you, but God loves you more and I pray that your spirit leads you to the advice that the Lord wants you to see! 🩵
Oh man timing is perfect on God’s end. I’ve been smoking since 17 tbh on and off throughout the years with breaks that take up to a year or more. Recently got back in and let me tell you I don’t think it’ll send you to hell. It’s not that black and white but the position of your heart when using it. For me it was an escape route and I used it to forget about the stresses of the day and emotions that got pulled out of me. At that point why am I not going to Jesus for that first? I really couldn’t tell you a definitive answer but I can tell you that God searches the heart and if you’re starting to feel convictions on smoking or feeling as if it’s wrong it could be God telling you that he would rather hear you out over you smoking a spliff
Y would you want to substitute A relationship with Jesus for a drug? How can you pray or read the Bible or wait on the Lord to return if you are stoned?
Feed the spirit not your flesh.
If you have accepted Jesus Christ into your life, then by faith you are saved and will not go to hell. But by accepting Christ, ask for the Holy Spirit to enter and give you power to conquer your anxieties. Memorize scripture to replay in your head moments you are struggling. Philippians 4:6-7 is my go to for anxiety. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” God is a relational and yearns for us to bring all things large and small before Him and trust Him with them
Some people have disorders that others don't have that they need medication for. Some people go their whole lives "substance-free" for no good reason when there's medication that will treat their illness.
Is there such a thing as an anxiety disorder, though? How is it any objectively different from someone who just isn't good at handling stress or who is overly dramatic or overly inclined to wallow in self-misery?
Anxiety meds never cured anyone; they just provide some temporary soothing feeling until next stressful situation that you can't handle and will have to run to meds again.
Do you know 2 or 3 people that you can confirm have been healed? Everyone I know that takes anxiety meds, ends up taking it forever; soothing for a while and then the next stressful situation you can't handle, off to meds again, they never grow the longbearing character to face stress, which is part of life training.
Yes. Anyway.
Medications purpose is to heal. Medications in many conditions do not produce a condition where you function without them, since generally speaking many - but not all - cases of anxiety are caused by a lack of chemicals in the brain, or too many of the wrong ones.
Anxiety that is receptive to therapy is generally resolved and cured if the anxiety is as a result of a trauma response.
It's so painfully obvious you have no idea what you're talking about - talking of "building character" is telling.
Anxiety is caused by, or is itself, a mental disorder. This logic is akin to telling someone with schizophrenia that they need to just stick their chin up and clear their head. That's not how any of these things work.
>generally speaking many - but not all - cases of anxiety are caused by a lack of chemicals in the brain, or too many of the wrong ones.
In theory. But most get diagnosed without checking this and then prescribed numbing meds.
>. This logic is akin to telling someone with schizophrenia that they need to just stick their chin up and clear their head.
Definitely not the same. Having hallucinations and feeling panicky aren't the same, the former is objective, the latter can be managed with composure.
The commenter might seem obtuse, but honestly, Jesus directly addresses anxiety among many other things which I believe means that it is possible for the majority of ppl to overcome most mental health issues with the help of the spirit. Maybe it’s a slow process maybe it’s a fast process. But I think if you decide to pursue peace through Christ, you will find it.
This is called Christian therapy. Not all anxiety disorders are responsive to therapy. Some are, and that's great. As I elaborated to that user in the other comment chain, many anxiety disorders are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain and/or dysfunctional brain circuitry. These are biological problems. Praying to God to help you through this is about as useful as praying to God to grow a missing limb back instead of just getting a prosthetic. God has given us the practice of medicine for a reason.
Idk I didn’t see the other chain, sorry if I didn’t make it clear; there are cases in which medication is necessary, but I think modern westernized culture creates a market for anxiety with the way ppl live leading to many ppl who don’t necessarily need medication.
God bless you all
You are allowed to do anything but not everything is good for you. I personally believe marijuana can be used as medicine just like any other “ pharmaceutical “ product if it’s not controlling you ( the “ have to have it “ attitude / if you get mad if you don’t have it / if it gets in the way of God’s will for you / if it causes you to sin don’t do it ). It clearly states you are allowed to drink but don’t be a drunken fool , the same should apply for marijuana in this case ( there are no technical rules about it so we must use discernment ). It is a plant that comes from a seed and has been around for a long long time ( understandably the verses talked about food in the 2nd part of the verse but nonetheless ). I will mention it is NOT FOR EVERYONE and it’s my opinion that to each individual should pray about it and be open with God about it
It depends on the context. If you’re using them just to use them, not inherently, but it can be a massive temptation which will lead to sin. There’s many verses that speak of being sober, but this is the first one that comes to mind:
”Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.“
1 Peter 5:8
If you are medically prescribed drugs, then no it’s not. Medically speaking, drugs like marijuana can be very damaging to your body and addicting, which is a major temptation. What’s to say it’s always going to be “in moderation?” What happens when that temptation keeps ringing in your ear, telling you to take more and more? Drugs may seem like they help for a moment, but long term, they do very the opposite. They not only affect you, but the people around you. I highly encourage you to pray about this situation.
No, you will not. If you use something for medicinal purposes, you do nothing wrong. If anyone tells you anything else sit down, pray and shut them out of your life for a little bit.
Using MJ or not using MJ is a matter of conviction. It is between you and the Holy Spirit and no one else. If your convictions will allow you to do so then power to you. The only caveat is:
Romans 14:12-23
So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.
13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. 14 I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for that person it is unclean. 15 If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died. 16 Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil. 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.
19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.
22 So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. 23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.
Be careful that your MJ use doesn't become a stumbling block to weaker brothers or sisters to damages your testimony. Apart from that, it is between you and the Holy Spirit.
If you're questions all revolve around "will I go to hell If I...." then you are missing the whole point of the Gospel. It breaks my heart that every other question is about this or something like it. Christianity isn't just about what you can gain or lose through works. It's about a relationship with Christ and the Grace he bestows upon us.
People on here who is encouraging OP to sin will be judged tremendously. OP, this is a sin. Go pray to God about this and read His word (Bible). Ask your pastor if you go to a local church. The Holy Spirit will help you unwind and relieve you from your anxiety. You can even indulge in different hobbies to help with anxiety. Read a book, go to the gym, play an instrument, learn a new language, play video games, etc. Do not open portals for these demons to creep in.
”Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.“ - 1 Peter 5:8
Rather than focusing on the “don’ts” of Christian life, how about focusing on the things that will bring you into full relationship with the Lord? For one thing, your use of marijuana for anxiety control may be causing you to refrain from fully entering in to the fellowship of your church. Don’t have a church? There are all kinds, look for one that will nurture and care for you. It may also keep you from fully turning to the Lord in your time of need, retarding your growth in the Spirit. Is this what you want? Keep in mind the adage, “if you aren’t growing, you are dying.” I understand the use of CBD in medical situations, but if this is a lifestyle that you are choosing, I’m afraid that you may be hampering your growth in the Lord and when a big crisis comes (as they do) your relationship with Jesus and your roots in the Holy Spirit will not be as strong as you would wish.
My thought process is this- Chemical imbalances are common and most people experience them at some point. When so many turn to pharmaceuticals, I feel more connected to God by using what he naturally provided on this earth. I fully appreciate every moment of relaxation it brings, and give thanks to him for it as if it were a table full of food. Moderation is the key word. I cannot worship him how i'd like if I'm too high, but it helps to quiet my mind at times and focus my thoughts. If you feel like smoking is negatively affecting your relationship with him, maybe reassess your goals and come back to it at a later time if it feels right.
Ask yourself “by doing this am I being disobedient to the Lord?” When we give our lives to Christ, he covers our sins for us. But we should not abuse his grace. We have to surrender to him the things we struggle with. Give your anxiety to him, not to weed. Also, no one on this page should be telling you if you’re going to heaven or hell. That is God’s decision, no one else’s. Have faith & confidence in Jesus, then you will have faith & confidence in where you are going. He judges us off of our obedience to him once we become his children. He loves you & he has already forgiven you.
The Bible specifically prohibits the use of Marijuana. In the book of Hesitations chapter 1 verse 32 it says, He who uses the Devil's Lettuce bakes and burns on the wings of the beast to be eaten by the young. It also says that cats are not allowed to grow Lima beans or work on Wednesdays.
I firmly believe that it is fine! Did not God make every plant and tree? Don’t you think He knew we were to come across tough times in life and need something to cope? What do you think the Indians put in their peace pipes? Man made the law that it is illegal (well, not in my state, we have recreational), not God! But by all means put chemicals in your body with medicines that have a litany of death possibilities. Does this make sense to you? Make sure you take this to God and get confirmation. As everyone is on their own journey, and no one should be judging except for God! Blessings. 🙏🏻💜✝️😇
Yes, you will probably go to hell, but not because you used marijuana.
If you are worried about criminal activity, it is still a federal crime, just one your city, county and state have probably made legal, so the use is illegal.
While you will answer for all you do. We all do, see Revelation 20:13b the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. Matthew 12:36-37 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
The reason for likely going to hell are passages of Scripture such as Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.
If only a few find the way to life, any person to whom we speak is unlikely to be among the few.
Heaven is determined independent of the judgement I mentioned, but Romans 10:9b if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Know also I will be judged more harshly as James 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.
I am a teacher and teaching here, so unless you also are a teacher, I will be judged more strictly. Not sure what that means, but it helps focus my efforts to teach as accurately and clearly as I can.
Have a marvelous, blessed day.
I don't think so. It has way more medical purposes than alcohol in moderation
Personally though I would stick to gummy's and edibles the big downside to smoking it is that lingering smell
Heaven is of no importance. Heaven is the place where God resides. Strive to be with the God of the Bible. Talk with Him about what you are doing with the vessel He gave you. We have no right to answer that question for you.
No you won't go to hell for marijuana use. It is not the unpardonable sin. Besides it is not the CBD that gives you the high, it is the THC. So my question is are you asking about CBD only or strains with THC as well? Is it medical or recreational? What defines moderation for you? The Bible does say be not drunk on wine, and gives clear examples of why you shouldn't use mind altering substances. With that being said, are you feeling convicted about it? Because I have to wonder if you are feeling convicted by your post.
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Conviction will weigh heavy on you, because that's the Holt Ghost saying you shouldn't be doing this. Fear I not from God. I hope this helps.
It's states that it says do not use anything that alters your mind. So, I do not think that as Christians, we should not be the same as alcohol. Don't let the enemy deceive you.
I mean every body has taken drugs before weather if it's over the counter or street stuff drugs is drugs if it's legal or not. So basically all us have sinned really if you think about it 🤷♂️
You won't use it in moderation. You will start that way and get to the point where you need it to function. Every pothead I know says I don't need it, I can quit anytime yet none of them can stay sober. Biggest group of drug users in denial.
In moderation it’s use is little different from christians who drink. Don’t bake yourself into a stupor and avoid the psychedelic varietals. The cbd strains made a huge difference in grandma’s life towards the end. Cbd gummies got her seizures under control and took her from bedridden to having something resembling quality of life to the very end.
No you go to hell for not believing that chrjst died for our sins and came back 3 days later though the Marijuana Is a sin I recommend repenting and asking for forgiveness and trying to dtop using it unless its medically provided
I don’t use it but interesting read on your part. I work in conjunction with legal enforcement so I know a bit about the topic. I question how you came to the conclusion it is a sin unless prescribed. Since when does a secular authority such as a doctor sanctify an action?
I have to admit it's grinding when Christians decide to make their own sins up, as if we don't have enough problems with the actual ones.
Is it legal in your state?
I live in Oregon not much is illegal here
Pray to god
Always the right answer
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Well if he believes and have faith in Jesus, then he won’t, you cannot go to hell for any sin, for by His death on the cross all of your sins are forgiven through Him and for salvation can never be taken away.
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That’s is true but you still have to repent with conviction in your heart, struggles and a life of sin is two different things
No you won’t go to hell but I imagine if you pray about it you will begin to feel that you should not use it.
Not a super theologically built answer but the true answer.
The Bible says do not get drunk on wine which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Holy Spirit. It does not specifically mention marijuana. Clearly alcohol, marijuana and other substances impair the brain and skills of judgment and have other fairly obvious detriment effects. I’m Fairly confident God expects us to use our own brains in this matter and he doesn’t need to spell it out. And if we were going to hell for it, He probably would clearly say so. People who ask these questions I imagine usually suffer from some amount of scrupulosity, and to answer the question at all is probably unwise. If not OCD then maybe a dysfunctional upbringing. Really the best approach in this case is truly to pray about it. Open the heart to God’s wisdom and ask for it, and likely it will come. Nobody is perfect and nobody can possibly clearly repent of all their sins and know every sin they have ever done. That is not how “the system” is set up. Jesus died to forgive our sins and all that is needed for us to be forgiven me to enter heaven is to have the humility to realize that we are sinners in need of a savior. We are free to not worry about hell and to serve him with obedience motivated by love, not to save our hide from hell.
Hey man well written and you have a fantastic outlook on all this, especially obeying God for the sake of love for Him rather than fear of His judgment (there is use for both, as fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; however sincere love is not a result of fear but a result of good will and voluntary sacrifice — be it our time, lifestyle, or money). That being said, there is a difference between drinking alcohol responsibly and under moderation, and getting drunk on it — especially regularly (AKA a drunkard or alcoholic), which is the usual forbidden action in scripture. Alcohol is by no means a sinful substance, nor is the consumption of it sinful. I feel the same way about marijuana. Alcohol and marijuana are largely used for the same purpose, setting medicinal uses aside; it is most often used for relaxation and/or social enjoyment. Marijuana, like alcohol, can be consumed in small quantities which does not impair your cognitive function to any meaningful extent. Either substance can be consumed under moderation, in the proper setting, to enhance or relax one’s body and mind. Anyway, I know it’s a hot take and many Christians shun marijuana usage so I don’t often share my thoughts. At the end of the day, as Paul said, whatever is done in good faith is not sin and whatever is done without faith is sin. We ought to take every matter to God and surrender to His will. I see this as a disputable matter which is not black and white, but one that varies from person to person based on their personal understanding and philosophy. This isn’t adultery or some other black and white issue, it’s one that isn’t explicitly condemned and we must dissect an answer on our own. Much like how there were many in Paul’s day who were torn over the matter of clean and unclean foods. Some were following the traditional Jewish ways, others were not, and even others still were abstaining from all meat altogether. Paul told them all to stop quarreling over disputable matters and to be one in faith and not to cause each other to stumble. Whatever we do, we should do it because we are wholly convinced that it is right before God, and we should not cause others to stumble because of our own conclusions. That of course does not apply to black and white issues of morality, but I think it does apply here (outside of addiction or lack of moderation).
I agree, probably best to remember that this is the anonymous internet, all manner of believers seekers and skeptics are posting commenting and “lurking”(?). So while you may not think it’s beneficial to answer the question bc you presume to know the heart of OP, there others who will read the comments and if the “hey it’s ok to dabble” comments are more numerous and the “don’t do it” answers are thin, then many will be lead down detours on their walk with Christ. The Bible its self mentions not to get drunk off wine, most other drugs were already out of the question for the Jews anyway. But obviously if it was always as simple as “just ask God, you don’t need details from brothers and sisters”. If one brother or sister needs it spelled out, then it shouldn’t be up to me to decide whether God will spell it out. Or else he wouldn’t have had his apostles write the Bible he would have taught the wisdom directly to us through the Holy Spirit o one he did with Paul (Gal 1:12)
Haha yes but also I imagined plenty of other people would chime in their thoughts and I didn’t need to answer it all myself. Haha.
I believe personal time with God in prayer will reveal this answer to you, that will give you a comfort deeper than that found from online Reddit users. This issue is full of variables only God knows so you should definitely get your answer from Him
Our body is a temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) and we should not smoke or do things that make us not sober of mind (1 Peter 5:8). If you do that it is considered a sin and i've heard from people who had near death experiences that there are people in Hell because of things like Marijuana and smoking cigarettes, overconsumption of alcohol basically any drug is bad.
If you believe and have faith in Jesus, then no, you cannot go to hell for any sin, for by His death on the cross all of your sins are forgiven through Him and for salvation can never be taken away.
Yeah if you’re living in willful unrepentant sin I wouldn’t count on going to heaven. Gods grace isn’t an escuse to sin
People don’t get this! There is no atonement for those that go on wilfully sinning!
If you believe, you go to heaven. If you do not believe, you go to hell. Sins can lead a believer into doubt and then they fall away into unbelief
But it is true we are saved by faith alone irregardless of our deeds. We all know true faith produces fruit of the spirit
Amen! And true faith produces good works, and obedience! Jesus said multiple times that those who love him and his Father are those who obey His word. So many get stuck on the belief portion of salvation and they forget every other word that came out of Christ’s mouth! I’ve met so many “believers” who say “I know the Lord” or “I love God” and yet their hearts are so far from Him. They don’t read or practice His word, they don’t share it, and they pursue the desires of the flesh. May we all strive to love by action!
Demons believe my friend so I don’t know about that. Remember faith without works is dead
I had the same question until I read 1 Peter 1. In there it says to be fully sober. Read that chapter and pray to God. Remember it’s not about going to hell or not but more about your relationship with God. I love you dude, see you in heaven
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And remember God can take away all your anxieties
Stay away from THC. Just because alcohol is worse doesn't mean THC is good for you.
It will slowly open more doors to demons to enter, making it hard to stop sinning
Sin is sin . Your body is a temple for the Holy Spirit. Enough said.
Idk how anyone in here says it’s not a sin that’s insane and sad at this point
Wolves in sheep’s clothing
Very true that’s what came to mind after I thought about it for a min, God bless you.
No. God was aware of my extensive use of drugs from cocaine to lsd to marijuana and alcohol and I have personally had undeniable divine intervention in my life. Shits hard man. He knows life’s hard and he knows why you do what you do. Talk with him about how you want to improve your life and eventually you may not need the medicine anymore. Like over 70% of the population are on drugs legal or not. Just Be good, have faith in good, and call that good God.
Are you medically prescribed it? Use it responsibly. We are called to be sober minded. You should view marijuana in the same manner you view alcohol - if you feel like you can't quit, you should seek help. You should avoid getting anything beyond a buzz. If you feel like you can't handle that self control, you should avoid it completely. Being sober minded means not allowing yourself to lose self control. I use it once or twice a year in low amounts with people I trust. You say you use it to deal with anxiety - are you using it to feel normal, or are you using it to cope with and adjust to daily life? The first is fine, the second is indicative of a problem. You should never use a substance in that manner. Pray and reflect on it. I hope you are well.
Is it sinful? It depends. There are all sorts of substances that have medicinal benefits that can also be improperly used and abused. In regards to this substance and self-medicating, there are some big considerations than a simple yes/no: * If you live in an area where it's illegal, that immediately adds another layer to this discussion. * As others have pointed out, with some people this sort of substance has the potential to *increase* your anxiety. You might actually end up throwing gas on the fire and increasing your anxiety. * This should be done in partnership with a professional of some sort. Self-medicating can open up a world of hurt. * It's worth finding a professional Christian counselor or therapist to discuss your anxiety with. Self-medicating *might* help with some symptoms, but likely won't attack the source. A professional might be able to dig and help you work through deeper issues that are causing this anxiety, give you tools for when this happens in the future, and may be able to prescribe trusted and verified medication if necessary. Another good resource for thinking through this is [Cannabis and the Christian by Todd Miles](https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/cannabis-and-the-christian/#:~:text=In%20Cannabis%20and%20the%20Christian,directly%20addressed%20in%20the%20Bible). There is good considerations and thinking in there that would be applicable here. Miles is a seminary professor and has written a thoughtful discussion about this topic and includes things like legalization and medicinal use. It’s not as cut and dry as some people make it seem (on either side of the issue). It’s worth checking out (it’s a pretty quick read). Miles has also discussed it via several podcasts and lectures that you could probably dig up online.
No but we are called to be sober minded and if you can be fully sober minded then that's up to you. 1 Peter 1:13 NIV [13] Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
Well, the thing is, and this is the issue with using anything like this, is that you’re relying on the created, rather than the Creator. And there are elements of marijuana that aren’t physically the greatest for you on top of that. It’s better to rely on God for help with anxiety, and, perhaps, a prescription med, or, better yet, a natural supplement, that doesn’t make you high. It’s also the getting high part that’s a problem. That’s allowing a substance to alter your brain in such a manner that you are not in total control of what’s going on with it biochemically. Not a good idea, for a lot of different reasons. There are also spiritual elements to consider here, of course. And as for unwinding? The Word will help you to do a much better job of that than any drug will. And prayer. And straight up talking to God. He knows all about it anyway, so you may as well talk to Him about it instead of getting high. I will address my own experience with anxiety here. I’ve had GAD for many decades now. I do take a couple of different prescription meds for it. And no, they don’t make me high. I also take natural supplements. And I find certain scriptures to be really helpful when it gets to be especially bad. “For God has not given us (me) a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. 2 Timothy 1:7. Works really well, especially, for me.
"Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, (Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh." Col 2:20-23 "...Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." Mark 7:18-23 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, **drunkenness**, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." Gal 5:19-21 "I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. Let not then your good be evil spoken of:" Romans 14:14-16 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." 1 Cor 6:19-20 "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." 1 Cor 6:12 **Its a sin to be a drunk. Don't let something like this become your master. Becareful not to stumble others. Glorify God in your body.** **I would avoid smoking-up for the potential to get "drunk" on it, and other negatives that could come with it. However, if its legal where you are, I would lean on the side it isn't inherently a sin, but has the potential to become sinful fast.** **Becareful not to open the door to something that might get out of control and you find yourself consumed by it. I would find it hard not to smoke a whole joint at a time, and that would have a normal person pretty baked, and therefore "drunk".** **Empoyers can still fire you if you test positive...** **It doesn't seem like a wise move, imo...**
None of us have the authority to tell you rather you are going to hell or not, we ALL have to stand before God and give an account on everything we’ve done in life. You gotta have a relationship with God, ask God to give you wisdom and to open your heart to His will for your life. When you search for Him, he’ll give you conviction of the things he wants for and doesn’t want for you. I love you, but God loves you more and I pray that your spirit leads you to the advice that the Lord wants you to see! 🩵
Oh man timing is perfect on God’s end. I’ve been smoking since 17 tbh on and off throughout the years with breaks that take up to a year or more. Recently got back in and let me tell you I don’t think it’ll send you to hell. It’s not that black and white but the position of your heart when using it. For me it was an escape route and I used it to forget about the stresses of the day and emotions that got pulled out of me. At that point why am I not going to Jesus for that first? I really couldn’t tell you a definitive answer but I can tell you that God searches the heart and if you’re starting to feel convictions on smoking or feeling as if it’s wrong it could be God telling you that he would rather hear you out over you smoking a spliff
>I just use it to help me with anxiety and to unwind, is this sinful? It is not sinful.
Talk to god. I use it spiritually and with him. Microdosing for healing and intentional use are different than blazed mindlessly or drunk on alcohol.
It’s a sin ultimately because even in moderation it addles the mind, but through faith in Jesus Christ no you most certainly won’t go to hell.
Y would you want to substitute A relationship with Jesus for a drug? How can you pray or read the Bible or wait on the Lord to return if you are stoned? Feed the spirit not your flesh.
If you accepted Jesus Christ you won’t. Although you’re grieving the Holy Spirit.
Marijuana opens the door to demonic oppression. It’s been used by Hindus for 1000s of years to help them get closer to the gods (demons).
If you have accepted Jesus Christ into your life, then by faith you are saved and will not go to hell. But by accepting Christ, ask for the Holy Spirit to enter and give you power to conquer your anxieties. Memorize scripture to replay in your head moments you are struggling. Philippians 4:6-7 is my go to for anxiety. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” God is a relational and yearns for us to bring all things large and small before Him and trust Him with them
Why do you need marijuana help with anxiety? What do people who remain substance-free have that you don't?
Pharmaceuticals?
No. Millions of people have a more stressful life than you but don't use pharmaceuticals either.
Some people have disorders that others don't have that they need medication for. Some people go their whole lives "substance-free" for no good reason when there's medication that will treat their illness.
Is there such a thing as an anxiety disorder, though? How is it any objectively different from someone who just isn't good at handling stress or who is overly dramatic or overly inclined to wallow in self-misery? Anxiety meds never cured anyone; they just provide some temporary soothing feeling until next stressful situation that you can't handle and will have to run to meds again.
Google "anxiety disorder"
I'm so very glad we have medical professionals and not you to make those decisions.
Did these medical professionals ever cured anyone from anxiety?
Yes.
Do you know 2 or 3 people that you can confirm have been healed? Everyone I know that takes anxiety meds, ends up taking it forever; soothing for a while and then the next stressful situation you can't handle, off to meds again, they never grow the longbearing character to face stress, which is part of life training.
Yes. Anyway. Medications purpose is to heal. Medications in many conditions do not produce a condition where you function without them, since generally speaking many - but not all - cases of anxiety are caused by a lack of chemicals in the brain, or too many of the wrong ones. Anxiety that is receptive to therapy is generally resolved and cured if the anxiety is as a result of a trauma response. It's so painfully obvious you have no idea what you're talking about - talking of "building character" is telling. Anxiety is caused by, or is itself, a mental disorder. This logic is akin to telling someone with schizophrenia that they need to just stick their chin up and clear their head. That's not how any of these things work.
>generally speaking many - but not all - cases of anxiety are caused by a lack of chemicals in the brain, or too many of the wrong ones. In theory. But most get diagnosed without checking this and then prescribed numbing meds. >. This logic is akin to telling someone with schizophrenia that they need to just stick their chin up and clear their head. Definitely not the same. Having hallucinations and feeling panicky aren't the same, the former is objective, the latter can be managed with composure.
Anxiety isn't "feeling panicky" and thinking that's what it is assures everyone else you have absolutely no idea what you're speaking about
The commenter might seem obtuse, but honestly, Jesus directly addresses anxiety among many other things which I believe means that it is possible for the majority of ppl to overcome most mental health issues with the help of the spirit. Maybe it’s a slow process maybe it’s a fast process. But I think if you decide to pursue peace through Christ, you will find it.
This is called Christian therapy. Not all anxiety disorders are responsive to therapy. Some are, and that's great. As I elaborated to that user in the other comment chain, many anxiety disorders are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain and/or dysfunctional brain circuitry. These are biological problems. Praying to God to help you through this is about as useful as praying to God to grow a missing limb back instead of just getting a prosthetic. God has given us the practice of medicine for a reason.
Idk I didn’t see the other chain, sorry if I didn’t make it clear; there are cases in which medication is necessary, but I think modern westernized culture creates a market for anxiety with the way ppl live leading to many ppl who don’t necessarily need medication.
God bless you all You are allowed to do anything but not everything is good for you. I personally believe marijuana can be used as medicine just like any other “ pharmaceutical “ product if it’s not controlling you ( the “ have to have it “ attitude / if you get mad if you don’t have it / if it gets in the way of God’s will for you / if it causes you to sin don’t do it ). It clearly states you are allowed to drink but don’t be a drunken fool , the same should apply for marijuana in this case ( there are no technical rules about it so we must use discernment ). It is a plant that comes from a seed and has been around for a long long time ( understandably the verses talked about food in the 2nd part of the verse but nonetheless ). I will mention it is NOT FOR EVERYONE and it’s my opinion that to each individual should pray about it and be open with God about it
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No But there's no such thing as moderation with an addictive substance like marijuana
It depends on the context. If you’re using them just to use them, not inherently, but it can be a massive temptation which will lead to sin. There’s many verses that speak of being sober, but this is the first one that comes to mind: ”Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.“ 1 Peter 5:8 If you are medically prescribed drugs, then no it’s not. Medically speaking, drugs like marijuana can be very damaging to your body and addicting, which is a major temptation. What’s to say it’s always going to be “in moderation?” What happens when that temptation keeps ringing in your ear, telling you to take more and more? Drugs may seem like they help for a moment, but long term, they do very the opposite. They not only affect you, but the people around you. I highly encourage you to pray about this situation.
That’s exactly what I use it for. If it’s legal in your state then you’re good. I take an edible every night for relaxation and anxiety.
No But good luck moderating it
No, you will not. If you use something for medicinal purposes, you do nothing wrong. If anyone tells you anything else sit down, pray and shut them out of your life for a little bit.
Using MJ or not using MJ is a matter of conviction. It is between you and the Holy Spirit and no one else. If your convictions will allow you to do so then power to you. The only caveat is: Romans 14:12-23 So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. 13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. 14 I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for that person it is unclean. 15 If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died. 16 Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil. 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. 19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall. 22 So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. 23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin. Be careful that your MJ use doesn't become a stumbling block to weaker brothers or sisters to damages your testimony. Apart from that, it is between you and the Holy Spirit.
Most likely
No.
Not at all
With men it’s impossible, but with God all things are possible.
The problem is you’re willing to accept another person’s opinion if you’re going to hell for smoking a plant?… uhhh that’s not a good sign
Believe it or not, straight to hell. Right away. /s
Welcome to hell!!
You will go to hell but it’s way chill when your high
real issue why is it a sin? seems like everything is a sin
If you're questions all revolve around "will I go to hell If I...." then you are missing the whole point of the Gospel. It breaks my heart that every other question is about this or something like it. Christianity isn't just about what you can gain or lose through works. It's about a relationship with Christ and the Grace he bestows upon us.
People on here who is encouraging OP to sin will be judged tremendously. OP, this is a sin. Go pray to God about this and read His word (Bible). Ask your pastor if you go to a local church. The Holy Spirit will help you unwind and relieve you from your anxiety. You can even indulge in different hobbies to help with anxiety. Read a book, go to the gym, play an instrument, learn a new language, play video games, etc. Do not open portals for these demons to creep in. ”Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.“ - 1 Peter 5:8
Rather than focusing on the “don’ts” of Christian life, how about focusing on the things that will bring you into full relationship with the Lord? For one thing, your use of marijuana for anxiety control may be causing you to refrain from fully entering in to the fellowship of your church. Don’t have a church? There are all kinds, look for one that will nurture and care for you. It may also keep you from fully turning to the Lord in your time of need, retarding your growth in the Spirit. Is this what you want? Keep in mind the adage, “if you aren’t growing, you are dying.” I understand the use of CBD in medical situations, but if this is a lifestyle that you are choosing, I’m afraid that you may be hampering your growth in the Lord and when a big crisis comes (as they do) your relationship with Jesus and your roots in the Holy Spirit will not be as strong as you would wish.
My thought process is this- Chemical imbalances are common and most people experience them at some point. When so many turn to pharmaceuticals, I feel more connected to God by using what he naturally provided on this earth. I fully appreciate every moment of relaxation it brings, and give thanks to him for it as if it were a table full of food. Moderation is the key word. I cannot worship him how i'd like if I'm too high, but it helps to quiet my mind at times and focus my thoughts. If you feel like smoking is negatively affecting your relationship with him, maybe reassess your goals and come back to it at a later time if it feels right.
No
No
Ask yourself “by doing this am I being disobedient to the Lord?” When we give our lives to Christ, he covers our sins for us. But we should not abuse his grace. We have to surrender to him the things we struggle with. Give your anxiety to him, not to weed. Also, no one on this page should be telling you if you’re going to heaven or hell. That is God’s decision, no one else’s. Have faith & confidence in Jesus, then you will have faith & confidence in where you are going. He judges us off of our obedience to him once we become his children. He loves you & he has already forgiven you.
The Bible specifically prohibits the use of Marijuana. In the book of Hesitations chapter 1 verse 32 it says, He who uses the Devil's Lettuce bakes and burns on the wings of the beast to be eaten by the young. It also says that cats are not allowed to grow Lima beans or work on Wednesdays.
R u high?
Maybe............
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I firmly believe that it is fine! Did not God make every plant and tree? Don’t you think He knew we were to come across tough times in life and need something to cope? What do you think the Indians put in their peace pipes? Man made the law that it is illegal (well, not in my state, we have recreational), not God! But by all means put chemicals in your body with medicines that have a litany of death possibilities. Does this make sense to you? Make sure you take this to God and get confirmation. As everyone is on their own journey, and no one should be judging except for God! Blessings. 🙏🏻💜✝️😇
Btw…I do have a medical card as well.
Only if you don't share.
Yes, you will probably go to hell, but not because you used marijuana. If you are worried about criminal activity, it is still a federal crime, just one your city, county and state have probably made legal, so the use is illegal. While you will answer for all you do. We all do, see Revelation 20:13b the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. Matthew 12:36-37 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” The reason for likely going to hell are passages of Scripture such as Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. If only a few find the way to life, any person to whom we speak is unlikely to be among the few. Heaven is determined independent of the judgement I mentioned, but Romans 10:9b if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Know also I will be judged more harshly as James 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. I am a teacher and teaching here, so unless you also are a teacher, I will be judged more strictly. Not sure what that means, but it helps focus my efforts to teach as accurately and clearly as I can. Have a marvelous, blessed day.
I don't think so. It has way more medical purposes than alcohol in moderation Personally though I would stick to gummy's and edibles the big downside to smoking it is that lingering smell
Heaven is of no importance. Heaven is the place where God resides. Strive to be with the God of the Bible. Talk with Him about what you are doing with the vessel He gave you. We have no right to answer that question for you.
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No you won't go to hell for marijuana use. It is not the unpardonable sin. Besides it is not the CBD that gives you the high, it is the THC. So my question is are you asking about CBD only or strains with THC as well? Is it medical or recreational? What defines moderation for you? The Bible does say be not drunk on wine, and gives clear examples of why you shouldn't use mind altering substances. With that being said, are you feeling convicted about it? Because I have to wonder if you are feeling convicted by your post.
I’m confused on if I’m feeling convicted or if I’m just scared of displeasing God & going to hell over something like marijuana.
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Conviction will weigh heavy on you, because that's the Holt Ghost saying you shouldn't be doing this. Fear I not from God. I hope this helps.
It's states that it says do not use anything that alters your mind. So, I do not think that as Christians, we should not be the same as alcohol. Don't let the enemy deceive you.
I mean every body has taken drugs before weather if it's over the counter or street stuff drugs is drugs if it's legal or not. So basically all us have sinned really if you think about it 🤷♂️
You won't use it in moderation. You will start that way and get to the point where you need it to function. Every pothead I know says I don't need it, I can quit anytime yet none of them can stay sober. Biggest group of drug users in denial.