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This wasn't posted as a point of debate for legalization or not of marajuana.
That, is for another thread. Great Debates perhaps.
This was a legitimate question. What does christianity teach about participation in something that is (as of right now) considered "illegal" for recreational use. Period.
This is an individual who is otherwise a fine upstanding citizen, hard worker, good-person. Not necessarily church-going or involved, but very much a believer in Christ and in fact a regular bible reader.
This is a person who smokes weed with his adult off-spring. I find it awfully hypocritical.
And yes, I do know what the bible has to say about "being judgemental". So I don't need stones thrown my way on that topic. I don't smoke weed, don't enjoy it, but I do other things that are sinful, not a one of us is perfect. I'm just questioning where in the bible it might read that because it's of an "organic" nature, which is an argument that gets thrown around, ......... it's alright to use it.
Where in the bible it would be alright for the father figure of these folks, to participate in (granted these are all legal/consenting adults) an activity that is, as of this day and age, "illegal".
I would not consider Pot smoking as a sin but since it is illegal and if someone is saved they are under the law, if they are saved then they may just be living the freedom in Christ but there are consequences to freedom.
Where in the bible it would be alright for the father figure of these folks, to participate in (granted these are all legal/consenting adults) an activity that is, as of this day and age, "illegal".
'It is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment, but also because of conscience.' Romans 13:5
What does the bible say about participation in illegal activities, anything?
I'm not a bible scholar, unfortunately. So I don't know.
I know someone who is, IMO, acting very hypocritical in that they seem to want to live every aspect of their life in a christian like way, as best as possible, which is good. However, this person is an avowed pot-head.
I know before long, it seems, states will likely legalize marajuana. But for the meantime, it is illegal (and I don't agree with legalizing it). But this person, other than the pot smoking is in general a good person. But as of right now, smoking weed, is not legal.
I just would like to know Christ's teachings, if any, on the rule of law, the mandate to follow the law in living a christian existence.
I believe in answer to your question, you can have two viewpoints:
1) If you follow Christ, claim the name Christian, then you have received the Holy Spirit. In that case, your body is considered a temple and you are defiling the temple.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) == 19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
2) Use of illegal drugs (or abuse of prescribed drugs) causes dependancy. So does abuse of alcohol lead to alcoholism. You become a slave to an addiction, and we were told not to allow that. God is stronger than any addiction. We are not to be bound by the chains of addiction.
I believe in answer to your question, you can have two viewpoints:
1) If you follow Christ, claim the name Christian, then you have received the Holy Spirit. In that case, your body is considered a temple and you are defiling the temple.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) == 19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
2) Use of illegal drugs (or abuse of prescribed drugs) causes dependancy. So does abuse of alcohol lead to alcoholism. You become a slave to an addiction, and we were told not to allow that. God is stronger than any addiction. We are not to be bound by the chains of addiction.
I believe in answer to your question, you can have two viewpoints:
1) If you follow Christ, claim the name Christian, then you have received the Holy Spirit. In that case, your body is considered a temple and you are defiling the temple.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) == 19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
2) Use of illegal drugs (or abuse of prescribed drugs) causes dependancy. So does abuse of alcohol lead to alcoholism. You become a slave to an addiction, and we were told not to allow that. God is stronger than any addiction. We are not to be bound by the chains of addiction.
I believe that we need to treat our body well. A glass of red wine a few times a week they say is good for your heart but a few glasses of red wine per day could cause breast cancer in women or lead to addiction. Like anything, alcohol, drugs, overeating, gambling, anything in excess is not good. What must one do when life is getting too tough and one wants to turn to these things? Turn to God for his guidance and not to something else...... God wants us to turn to him when we need him not drugs, alcohol or any other addiction that takes the pain away. For me, I would never do drugs anyway, but to teach your children to habitually do them, I do not see this as teaching them to turn to God but to another “crutch”.
When we turn to "something else" we turn away from our Father.
God will guide and walk with us through our pains. He will give us the strength required. We just need to believe it!
Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
Psalms 18:1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
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You asked for verses/teachings...
Definitely something to ponder on...
