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1 | question to smoke pot or not | Gen 1:12 | Jeshuafreak | 54689 | ||
You should find the folowing comments enlightening at the least.****** )******Gen 1:11 Then God said, "Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees on the earth bearing fruit after their kind with seed in them"; and it was so. 2 Gen 1:12 The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit with seed in them, after their kind; and God saw that it was good.****** *******"The question to smoke pot or not to is a personal one. One between the Lord and each individual. Regardless of what each person believes in this regard, there is certainly no room for a Christian to judge another Christian on such a thing. Most of us know this, if not all of us. But what should we do if we choose to smoke pot? What I'm talking about is summed up in a situation whereby a friend of mine who had not long become a Christian did regarding the smoking of cigarettes. I was talking to him one day, expressing to him that although as far as Jesus' words on defilement were concerned the people judging him were the ones that are defiled, not him. Because out of them come judgments, which make them in turn stand for judgment. However, as most of us know, Jesus told us my friend was not defiling himself by what he puts into his body. He was so inspired that day, because a brother (me) had taken his side in a small country town, that didn't himslelf (me again) smoke tobacco. He was so inspired that he infact stood at the front steps to the church greeting everyone as he puffed away on his smoke. It's obvious he didn't make any new friends that day. What I'm getting at is that we must be careful to use our freedom as the appostle Paul said "to do good, not evil". The same appostle said in relation to meat sacrificed to idols, that he would eat meat never again if it stumbled a person of weaker faith. I don't think we need never smoke pot again, or cigarettes, to protect those with a weaker faith, but it might be prudent to keep things in their place. Not so much hiding it completely perhaps, but to be careful that we don't insult or upset our brothers or sisters that don't yet understand. Jesus said that the truth would set us free. So it stands to reason, that lies are what keeps us in bondage to beliefs that injure us. If anything, we ought to feel pity for those brothers and sisters that can't believe in a God that loves us beyond what food we eat, or clothes we wear, or what pot we smoke. They have been taught a lie, and have accordingly been trapped from knowing the fullness of the love of God, the finality of the cross, the end of the law for righteousness, to those that believe in Jesus. It's hard to be patient with church goers that petition for tougher drug penalties. I know. My first ever visit to a Christian church ended in a screaming match between the Pastor and I in the foyer of a rather large church. Beause I had gone to hear about God, and he had passed out a pre-typed letter, calling for harsher marijuana penalties. Although he was wrong in what he did, I too was wrong in my approach. Of Jesus they said in prophecy of his coming "a bruised reed he shall not break, and a smouldering flax he won't extinguish". And so we should be also, we should go careful and tread lightly on this subject, sympathetically understanding their ignorance is injuring them, far more than us. rob" ---rob ****Jeshuafreak writes--------- I find this man's comments enlightening.. Thought provoking.. and maybe a little inspiring.. This is an issue I am currently dealing with in my communty as well. Praises be to God the Creator of all things in heaven and on earth. He who will cause the simple things of this world to confound the wise..and He who makes the simple minded to be wise. Thank You Father from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all you creatures here below. Praise Him Father Son and Holy Ghost. ***Jeshuafreak P.S. I found that quote under the comments section of the folowing web site http://www.christiansforcannabis.com/ |
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2 | question to smoke pot or not | Gen 1:12 | kalos | 54703 | ||
Do not judge? Anyone? Anything? Ever? It is true that "censorious, hypocritical, self-righteous, or other kinds of unfair judgments are forbidden." Nor is it appropriate to judge another person as to their salvation. Yet when taken as a whole and diligently compared one to another, the Scriptures do NOT prohibit all types of judging. Do not judge? Anyone? Anything? Ever? A careful reading of the NT and a study of the passages in which the English word "judge" appears may surprise you. A closer look at Mattthew 7 will reveal that it is necessary to discern (judge) dogs and swine (Mt. 7:6) from one's own brethren (vv. 3-5). Also, according to the Scriptures (see below), Christians are to judge: all things, those who are inside the church, the world, angels, what is said or taught, and ourselves. So believers are to judge at least seven different things or groups of people. Do not judge and criticize and condemn others, so that you may not be judged and criticized and condemned yourselves. Matthew 7:1 Amplified New Testament "7:1 Judge not. As the context reveals, this does not prohibit all types of judging (v. 16). There is a righteous kind of judgment we are supposed to exercise with careful discernment (John 7:24). Censorious, hypocritical, self-righteous, or other kinds of unfair judgments are forbidden; but in order to fulfill the commandments that follow, it is necessary to discern dogs and swine (v. 6) from one's own brethren (vv. 3-5)" (1997, Word Publishing). Other Scriptural examples of Christians judging are presented below. (The following Scripture quotations are from the NKJV. Words in parentheses ( ) or brackets [ ] are from the text of the Amplified New Testament.) 1 Co 2:15 (ANT)But the spiritual man tries all things [he examines, investigates, inquires into questions, and discerns all things], yet is himself to be put on trial and judged by no one . . . 1 Co 5: 12 For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge (pass disciplinary judgment [passing censuring sentence on them as the facts require]) those who are inside [the church]? 1 Co 6:2 Do you not know that the saints will judge (and govern) the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge (try) the smallest matters? 1 Co 6:3 Do you not know that we shall judge angels (and pronounce opinion between right and wrong [for them])? How much more, things that pertain to this life? 1 Co 6:5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge ( to decide [the private grievances, disputes, and quarrels]) between his brethren? 1 Co 10: 15 I speak as to wise men; judge (think over and make up your minds) for yourselves [about] what I say. 1 Co 11:31 For if we would judge (searchingly examine) ourselves [detecting our shortcomings and recognizing our own condition], we would not be judged. 1 Co 14:29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge (pay attention and weigh and discern what is said). 2 Co 13:5 (ANT) Examine and test and evaluate your own selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves . . . |
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3 | question to smoke pot or not | Gen 1:12 | Jeshuafreak | 54705 | ||
Thank you for your concise study on judging. This is defenently a sticky area for me. I have judged others wrongly and imposed my values on them. My values are not the same as morals, which are based on dogmatic truths in scripture. Values are based on ones own preferences. I like chocolate....and you need to like it too. OR I believe abortion is wrong...it is murder. This is based on the Word. | ||||||
4 | question to smoke pot or not | Gen 1:12 | kalos | 54707 | ||
Thank you for including the following quote in your previous post. These are indeed words of wisdom. Would that every forum user -- past, present and future -- would read and heed these words. They do a good job of summing up principles which have all too often been ignored on this site. Again, thank you. In quoting this you have done a great service to all of us. Grace to you! kalos "To not address all arguments of the opposing point of view with logical and thoughtful responses while maintaining one's own position is foolishness. An individual who cannot commit themselves to this undertaking, should avoid reasoned Christian debate altogether." |
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5 | question to smoke pot or not | Gen 1:12 | Jeshuafreak | 54717 | ||
Thank you for your frank sincerity... | ||||||