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NASB | 1 Corinthians 10:31 ¶ Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 10:31 ¶ So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God. |
Subject: What does the Bible say about drugs? |
Bible Note: Marijuana ____________________ "But what this Muslim seems to want to do is try and make a case that because the Bible does not condemn something specifically, therefore it is actually advocating its practice. This is a logical fallacy." ____________________ "What does the Bible say about doing drugs?" 'The drugs that are in existence today either did not exist or were not common in Bible times. As a result, the Bible does not address drug use. The Bible does tell us to avoid anything that is harmful to our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:20) and to not get involved with anything that is addicting (1 Corinthians 6:12; 2 Peter 2:19). Drugs fail both of these tests. 'The Bible also tells us to obey the laws of the country we live in (Romans 13:1-4). DRUGS ARE ILLEGAL AND THEREFORE WE SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM THEM FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EVEN IF THEY WERE NOT ALSO ADDICTING AND HARMFUL TO OUR HEALTH.' (www.gotquestions.org/sin-drugs.html) (Emphasis added). * * * * * * * * * * * * * Question: How can I know if something is a sin? Answer: There are numerous issues that are not specifically mentioned in the Bible. When the Bible does not cover a certain subject, we have some general principles in His Word to guide us. (1) When there is no specific Scriptural reference, it is good to ask, not whether a certain thing is wrong, but rather if it is definitely good. The Bible says, for example, to "redeem the time" (Col. 4:5). Our few days here on earth are so short and precious, in relation to eternity, that we ought never to waste time on selfish things, but to use it only on that "which is good, to the use of edifying" (Eph. 4:29). (2) A good test is to determine whether we can honestly, in good conscience, ask God to bless and use the particular activity for His own good purposes. "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (I Cor. 10:31). If there is room for doubt as to whether it pleases God, then it is best to give it up. "For whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Rom. 14:23). (3) We need to remember that our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. "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" (I Cor. 6:19,20). This great truth should have a real bearing on what we do and where we go with our bodies. (4) We must evaluate our actions not only in relation to God but also in relation to their effect on our family, our friends, and other people in general. Even if a particular thing may not hurt us personally, if it harmfully influences or affects someone else, it is wrong. "It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak... We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves" (Rom. 14:21; 15:1). (5) Remember, finally, that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, and nothing else can be allowed to take priority over our conformity to His will. No habit or recreation, or ambition can be allowed to have an undue control over our lives -- only Christ has that authority. "All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any" (I Cor. 6:12). "Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Col. 3:17). (www.gotquestions.org/know-sin.html) * * * * * * * * * * * * * [The text that follows is quoted from www.carm.org.] 'Following is my response, though a brief one, to a self-proclaimed Muslim apologist who goes by the name of MonkyPox. I have debated this person several times on paltalk. In my opinion, he consistently misrepresents the facts of Christianity and misrepresents what I say. '...the Bible does not have to condemn every single item of every event in order for us to know if something is right or wrong. The Bible clearly tells us to treat our bodies well, and to honor God with it. But what this Muslim [whose name is MonkyPox] seems to want to do is try and make a case that because the Bible does not condemn something specifically, therefore it is actually advocating its practice. This is a logical fallacy. It would be like me saying that because the Quran has not condemned speeding on the freeway, therefore the Quran says it is okay. Undoubtedly, this muslim would state that the Quran says we are to obey the laws of the land (or something like that) and then apply it to speeding. Well, that is exactly the reasoning I used regarding the Bible. But, MonkyPox condemns me when I state that we use biblical principles to address modern day issues.' For much more information go to: www.carm.org/1-projects/pt/monkypox.htm |
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