Is smoking weed a sin? | Pastor Mark Driscoll #shorts

Is smoking weed a sin? 🤔

I get asked this question a lot... Happy 4/20 everyone...

#420

[joeldecker]

As an addict the only thing I want to be under the influence of, when Jesus returns, and that could be at any time, is the Holy Spirit.

[REPENT...]

1 Peter 5:8. BE SOBER, BE VIGILANT, YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL IS ROARING LIKE A LION. SEEKING SOULS TO DEVOUR

[prophetdansmith]

If you are saved and you smoke weed and still get high there will come a point as you seek to grow in your relationship with God when you will understand that you need to have your mind clear in order to effectively grow up in the Lord,

[buffalobengolf]

Currently struggling with cannabis addiction. I pray that I can conquer it through the strength of the Lord.

[reneecoyner]

I have had numerous conversations with people about smoking weed. I believe that my relationship is strong enough, that God would convict me if i need to stop. I was diagnosed with MS in 2006. I haven't had any MS medicine for 4years. I smoke pot & it has never hendered me in any way. Im a full time working woman with the energy of a 25 year old! Glory to God for what he has done in my life!!!

[jonathanm]

If you ask the Lord with an open and honest heart, He will tell you to drop the habit. It quickly becomes an idol in your life. Pitch your tent with the Lord when you’re sober, stay sober. Sincerely, a 20 year former ganja smoker.

[isometimespaintstuff]

Sour Diesel will get you vacuuming your whole damn house twice.

[mgar]

I have used weed for a very long time in a negative way like the pastor described. I always knew it’s medicinal purposes and knew it had its place but I got greedy and took it to far. Smoked every day and for many years smoked multiple multiple times a day to the point me and a buddy smoke a whole ounce in like 7 hours while we were working (I used to even grow so naturally there was the smoke breaks lol) I grew up in a Christian household mainly and went to church my whole childhood. I stopped believing in god at one point due to just my struggles in life and not understanding why the world can be so hurtful and seem like such a dark place sometimes. Fast forward many years later and many lessons learned, I’ve recently found god or more like he’s found me. I’m still new to this and I’m still learning but I felt like he’s always been there with me even when I didn’t believe. I struggle with feeling worthy at times and that’s why I’ve decided to make a change in my life. I realized weed had a hold on me to the point I felt like if I don’t smoke every night then I wouldn’t sleep and “ahh my whole life is going to be crazy” I’m still going to smoke every now and then and when I feel is right but I don’t take it as a joke. It’s a powerful thing you have to be careful with. It can help you connect more with yourself and god but if you abuse it it can draw you farther away from that. I hope someone can get something out of my story hopefully because I don’t wish being stuck in that cycle for anyone. God bless!

[noobx]

Agreed 100%. The problem is that most people abuse substances. Same with alcohol food, sugar, television, phones, etc. The Lord knows your heart and you know your intentions. Is money bad? No, but the love of money is sinful. Get into His word daily and he will make it clear.

[allais]

respectfully pastor mark hasnt had gorilla glue #4

[Seven_Eleven_]

I get convicted & a bunch of anxiety. I’ve been smoking before I was saved; I want to stop, but the temptation to smoke it is so high due to my living situation atm. I know it’s bad for me & I want to stop completely. I feel like I get delivered from it, but I go right back to it when I feel lonely. I’m stuck in a loop of using it for my loneliness, but in return it only makes me more lonely than I was. Idk what it is but ever since I became born again, it totally messes me up. I used to enjoy it, not so much anymore. I think I’ve finally come to conclusion that just like any addiction, it’s going to naturally thrive if there’s nothing to take it’s place; I’m trusting God that he will give me good things in life that will take the taste of it from me… Because when I stop it’s only so long before I want it again & of course it’s always present when I’m trying to stop, offered even. Please Pray for my strength to better myself & have self control so I can bring God glory with my life & lifestyle.

[bmxandit]

Thanks for the clarity! I’m a smoker it’s been my vice for years, being a full time single dad I’m so stressed and burnt out at the end of each day I just want to stop my mind from racing and heart jumping out of my chest. I love Jesus but I know I’m far from perfect to him I just pray he is as forgiving and loving as everyone says. God bless all us lost sinners

[LazuliPrince]

Whenever I smoke weed, I get a strong urge to pray to God. Every. Single. Time. Heck, I learned more about God while I was high than while I was sober. I was just too anxious and nervous to care about Bible study but now I can load a bongo and relax. Then I'll be calm enough to focus on God, thank Jesus Almighty for such a wonderful plant!

[gaylechristensen]

Stay vigilant, stay sober, for your enemy roams about looking for whom he may devour.

[sethwalsh]

I’m a 20 year old male, I got diagnosed with a brain diseases shortly after turning 19 “intracranial hypotension”, , for anyone interested… Smoking weed is the only time I feel no pain “constant headaches/neck pain”. So yea I spend my checks on weed lol, you can have your opinion on it but for me it’s one of the main reasons I’m still living day by day.

[oldcrone]

It's the only drug that stops my nerve pains and neurological paralysis in my neck.

[flymasterfunk]

I like this pastor, i smoke cannabis for my depression/ADHD, its safer then takeing Adderall everyday.... or SSRIs .... i work my butt off at my job, i feel like smokeing after work truly helps me. If i can smoke cannabis and follow the 10 commandments then i dont see the problem.

[HighonSkidRow]

June of 2020 I quit drinking. It was a problem for me and it needed to stop. I did however continue smoking weed. In fact my weed consumption increased. In January of this year I put a stop to the weed consumption. I’ve never felt better. I have never met an angry “pot head” nor do I really fault people who partake in consuming it. However, for me personally I now realize now much these things were holding me back. I now have a much clearer mind. My drinking ended the very same night that my belief in Jesus changed. (Cliche I know) but very much true. On my very last night of being in a drunk state of mind I was shown (through the grace of God) that I had a choice to make. To anyone going through it right now, you can do it. Put your faith in God and make the changes you need for a better tomorrow. God Bless all.

[gottabtru]

Be sober and vigilant!

Also, my Dad had cancer, and if God made something that would help him out in times of pain and being nauseous, then AMEN

[SethPleasants]

This is the best response I’ve ever heard on this question.