pot

[Absolem]

5 minutes ago, Spock said:

This is not easy for me because I smoked some in my younger days, so I may not be qualified to answer this without bias, but here goes. 

Assuming you don't live in a state that has made this legal, you are then breaking the law and could get in trouble for that, right? I know God tells us to obey our civil authorities, so if you don't, you may suffer consequences ....not so much from God but from man.

So, assuming you are okay with smoking illegally, The Bible also tells us not to get drunk, but moderation is the key. So, if you decide to break the law, you should not smoke too much that would cause you to lose control (like being drunk) of your mind.  This too can lead to trouble. 

As for me, pot is not legal in my state, so I don't smoke it, but if it were legal,  I'd have no problem smoking a joint every so often, knowing the benefits that can result, especially if someone else bought it. (Hehe)  But, I would probably only want to do it in my home or a close friends home with just a few friends (not a party) and I would make sure there was a designated driver, just in case. 

I hope this helps a bit,

spock 

I like being sober but I smoke out of boredom and habit. I used to smoke meth, addicted to porn, all kinds of wicked stuff. I'd rather be sober but don't see how it can be said that there's no benefits at all. Its just grossely ignorant.

Edited May 5, 2017 by Absolem

[Running Gator]

15 minutes ago, Absolem said:

I like being sober but I smoke out of boredom and habit. I used to smoke meth, addicted to porn, all kinds of wicked stuff. I'd rather be sober but don't see how it can be said that there's no benefits at all. Its just grossely ignorant.

These are bad reasons to smoke or drink or anything else.  I am a recovered drunk (used to have a drinking problem in my teens and early 20s, but was never diagnosed as a alcoholic).   As such I went close to 15 years without every having a drink or anything as I did not trust myself.  I had to move past all my old habits and the reasons I drank.  

Today I am a beer enthusiast, I love craft beers and I love to try new ones.  I drink about 5 beers a week, never more than 2 in a night and that is normally when I am out and there are new ones I want to try.   I drink because I like the taste, not to get drunk or because  I am bored.   I think you need to look closely at the reason you are choosing to smoke at this time. 

[Spock]

15 minutes ago, Absolem said:

I like being sober but I smoke out of boredom and habit. I used to smoke meth, addicted to porn, all kinds of wicked stuff. I'd rather be sober but don't see how it can be said that there's no benefits at all. Its just grossely ignorant.

Glad you went from meth to pot. Meth=not good

If anything controls you (you said habit) that is not good in my opinion. That means the pot desire is stronger than the desire of the Holy Spirit. That concerns me. 

Like I said, if you are smoking a joint, much like drinking a glass of wine, that is done in moderation and every so often, no big deal except you still have the legality issue. However, if it is a habit, and you have to have it...time to get more help. You should not want anything controlling you, especially a drug. 

[Absolem]

I spend more time sober than high.

[Running Gator]

3 minutes ago, Absolem said:

I spend more time sober than high.

You should never get high, that is akin to getting drunk.  Neither are good and both are against God's word and will for us. 

[Absolem]

1 minute ago, Running Gator said:

You should never get high, that is akin to getting drunk.  Neither are good and both are against God's word and will for us. 

Scripture then

[The_Patriot21]

1 hour ago, wingnut- said:

 

Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.

 

What does the Holy Spirit say to you my brother?

God bless

 

23 minutes ago, Absolem said:

Scripture then

 

[Running Gator]

1 hour ago, Absolem said:

Scripture then

Ephesians 5:18 ESV / 7 helpful votes 

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

Galatians 5:19-21 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

 

Getting high is no different than getting drunk on wine.  

[wingnut-]

2 minutes ago, Running Gator said:

Ephesians 5:18 ESV / 7 helpful votes 

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

Galatians 5:19-21 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

 

Getting high is no different than getting drunk on wine.  

 

As well it is an impurity, or another way to look at it from the Galatians passage, it would fall under the "and things like these" part.  It is like drunkenness because it affects your mind, which means you are not sober, or clear-minded, but in an altered state of thought.  No one is judging you on this my friend, I struggled with this very thing myself, let the Holy Spirit guide you.  But I don't think you asked this question because you feel good about it, sounds to me like you are already sensing conviction on the matter.

God bless

[Guest shiloh357]

2 hours ago, Absolem said:

I'm a recovering drug addict/schitzophrenic. I love Jesus. I don't sleep around or look at porn but I do still smoke pot from time to time. I don't really see a problem with it but what do you think?

Is it holy?  Does it comport with the character of a Christian, or with the character of world's system that is under Satan's control?