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As marijuana use becomes more and more mainstream, many Christians find themselves wondering: is smoking weed a sin? What does the Bible say about weed? And how can I, as a Christian, make the right decision for me and my faith? While smoking marijuana is a personal choice, there are some guiding passages you can take from the Bible to help you choose whether or not you’d like to use marijuana in your daily life. Keep reading to learn what God says about weed and how you can make the right choice for yourself.
Things You Should Know
- The Bible does not mention marijuana by name. However, it warns against using substances to alter your state of mind or distract you from God.
- Smoking weed may be considered a sin if you use it to lose self control. It may not be a sin if you use it in moderation or for medicinal purposes.
- Ultimately, smoking weed is still a divisive topic in the Christian community.
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References
- ↑ https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/what-marijuana
- ↑ https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/smoking-sin/
- ↑ https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Obeying-The-Law/
- ↑ https://www.openbible.info/topics/drunkards
- ↑ https://www.openbible.info/topics/mind_altering
- ↑ https://dwellcc.org/learning/essays/what-about-medical-marijuana
- ↑ https://dwellcc.org/learning/essays/what-about-medical-marijuana
- ↑ https://dwellcc.org/learning/essays/what-about-medical-marijuana
- ↑ https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/christians-and-marijuana
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