Marijuana

Series – HOT POTATOES: The Bible Speaks to Controversial Topics, Vol. 3

“Marijuana”

The first question Christians should always ask about any activity is not “Is it ?” but “Is it ?”

Biblical principles that should inform a believer’s thoughts on recreational marijuana use:

God wants us to have a . I Peter. 1:13a; Eph. 5:18)

God wants us to have –. (I Peter 1:13b)

God wants us to focus on , not mere escape from .

(I Peter 1:13c; Gal. 16-17)

God’s wants us to be from the world. (I Peter 1:14; I John 2:16; Ecc. 2:1-2)

God wants all areas of our life to be according to His .

(I Peter 1:15-16; Acts 1:8; Rom. 4:13)

God doesn’t merely want us to be moral, but . (Matt. 7:15-20)

Ask before you act…

1) What kind of “fruit” does this activity produce?

2) Will this activity bring glory to God?

3) Have you asked God about this activity?

4) Are there lasting consequences to this activity?

5) Have I sought wise counsel on this?

6) What are my true desires?