“The Smoke Monster”

Monday, July 02, 2012

I have a very stressful life.  I have found marijuana helps me relax; it’s really the only thing that works.  Will God really condemn me for a little weed?  He did make all the plants, you know.

Sincerely,
Smoke-Doper

Dear Smoke-Doper,

Consuming marijuana for “recreational” purposes is wrong.  God created every green herb on day three (Gen 1:11-13), but He didn’t create them to be used inappropriately.  God condemns drunkenness and insobriety (Rom 13:13, 1 Cor 6:10).  If any drug, including marijuana, is used to create a state of drunkenness (which is the “relaxation” you are talking about) – then, yes, it is a sin.

God created everything in this world for our good, and He created us for good works (Eph 2:10).  Abusing the plants and herbs that God has blessed this world with harms us and is a sin.  When we don’t treat our bodies with respect, we harm ourselves as well as displeasing God (1 Cor 6:19-20).  Glorify God in your body and stay free of the damaging effects of drugs.

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