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1 | Is drinking and smoking pot allowed | Rom 14:23 | magie | 228607 | ||
Is it ok to drink. I know the bible talks about drinking and getting drunk but is it ok to have a glass of wine once in a while. Smoking pot is also an issue in my family. Everyone thinks it is ok to smoke pot because of health reasons like cancer or just people with a.d.d. or a.d.h.d to get them calm. I feel if I have a glass of wine i am sinning before God. This is a big issue in my family. please guide me | ||||||
2 | Is drinking and smoking pot allowed | Rom 14:23 | Bill Richardson | 231205 | ||
This thread of discussions has two main points as I understand it. 1) The first one is that all of us want to go to Heaven and therefore we should avoid those activities that are clearly considered sins. In those situations that are questionable, it's always better to go with one's conscience and NOT do anything IF you have doubts about it. After all we do want to assure ourselves of going to Heaven, right? True enough it's drunkeness that's condemned in the Bible and not drinking. BUT if your family finds out that you're now a drinker, they will most likely try to get you to drink more and more and the alcohol will control you instead of your God. Just some advice; I've seen what one drink can do to an individual and his family. That's why I decided some years ago to be a "tee-totaler." No, it's not required, it's a judgement call everyone has to make in their lives as they mature in their walk with God. 2) Now on the matter of marriage, I have to say it's always best to come to the Lord and get His Blessing on our marriage. The best way to do that is after confirming both spouses to be are going to be an asset to the other in getting both to Heaven. If you're both looking up to God for His Guidance in "ALL things pertaining to Godliness," 2 Pet 1:3-4, then you'll have less time for arguing and what not. So Justme makes a good point. Such a couple should get to know one another and confirm that their spouse truly is a person dedicated to God and foremost and to the spouse second. (A true man of God should be a real friend, interested in confirming this before marriying such a couple.) Then all the other priorities will fall into place. It's difficult to come up with scripture in direct support other than those above. But I'm convinced this advice is quite sound as I'm enjoying my first and only marriage after 30 plus years. Maybe this passage... 2 Cor 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. We've had our stuggles as we're both head-strong and stubborn but I'm convinced she's the perfect one sent to me by God Himself as she does assist in keeping on the "straight and narrow." I can only wish God's Richest Blessings in your life and I'd recommend if you're going to drink, do it in moderation WITH your spouse and NOT your buddies. Why? That's part of how christians behave. After all, we are God's people as cited by Peter in... 1 Pet 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Believe me, people of the world are watching us, you and me and all other christians to see if we're the real thing "set-apart" for our God. Hope this helps; Go with God in all His Ways, Bill |
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