CANNABIS AND CHRISTIANITY

A warning to Orthodox Christians about the use of cannabis.

[HappilyAnonymousGirl]

“When we effect ourself physically, we effect ourself spiritually”

That’s a powerful statement

[Alex-hzxg]

I smoked cannabis for 7 years from 2009 till 2016 from age 17 till age 24. In later years I smoked it day in day out. Living in the Netherlands it was hard to quit as you can get cannabis whenever you feel like it as there's basically a coffeeshop 5 minutes from everywhere. Visiting family in Romania in 2015 I visited a monastery with my family and prayed to Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri to help me in my addiction. The first day I arrived back in the Netherlands I could not stop myself from buying cannabis and smoking it. But it would not last for long. A series of traumatic events happened. It was harder and harder for me to enjoy smoking cannabis. I was in a constant state of paranoia. My body was also giving me signs that I could no longer smoke cannabis. My nose felt stuffed all the time. My whole being was saying "I can't anymore" and yet I continued. Mentally I was completely lost, afraid of what the future might hold, jobless, uneducated, nightmares of going back to school. I did not work nor did I go to school for the past 5 years. There was but one option left for me, opening up the Holy Bible and starting to read the New Testament. In the beginning of 2016 I again went to Romania to visit my aunt and this time decided to stay there for a long time, 3 months, and somehow those 3 months were exactly what I needed. When I came back to the Netherlands in the summer of 2016 I have never touched a joint again until this very day, 31 december 2021. From 2017 I went back to school and finally got my college degrees. Now I am allowed to serve God in the Holy Altar while for some 5 years I was in a place where I felt no one could save me, down in a very deep black hole, in darkness, yet God picked me up in His hand and saved me, through the prayers of my loved ones. Glory to God unto the ages of ages!

[kellyfeverxo]

As a Christian who uses THC for my horrible menstrual migraines that leave me totally bed ridden and writhing in pain, I don’t know what to think of this. I’d much rather use a plant God created than OTC and prescription medication that can cause strokes and even death. I’m very conflicted 😢

[ryhannnasayed]

I asked Jesus for confirmation on the stance of cannabis use and you gave me it. I thank you for your help. God bless you

[handledit]

Cannabis is what brought me to the Orthodox Church. I ate a weed cookie and it opened my eyes to how I needed to major course correction with God. True story. It isn’t as simple as ‘drugs are bad’. God can pierce through all states of mind/being.

[kalmkoala]

As someone who has been smoking for 15 years, my children will get the full story. Not the bs i was told about how its going to kill me and kill brain cells. But the real story of how it dulls the senses. Dulls the grandeur of the world. And makes being bored, fun. That's the true danger. Those moments are the ones you should be finding yourself. Creating things, discovering things. Instead, you're fine getting stoned and watching netflix for hours.

[BreadCasket]

I was lost in the weeds for 26 years. 26 years of my life were spent high, and mostly drunk. Through the grace of God, I was able to stop drinking one day after blacking out, probably nearly dying. But I still couldn’t stop smoking, even though I hated it. I hated being high, but I couldn’t stop. It was not until I was born again and accepted Jesus into my heart that my desire to get high, watch p*rn, and lie were fully defeated. I have grown spiritually 10 years in 1 month. I am a new man, no longer desiring the things of this world. I pray others will find Jesus and walk the narrow path. And it is now my duty to show that to others.

[StGregory]

I stopped smoking weed after 17 years and a daily habit of smoking weed for 12. I feel much more clear and my memory has improved w.o a doubt. Thank you lord.

[liamskywalker]

Cannabis oil has saved my life. After many years in the military and chronic pain, it helps alot. I will stand with God and answer him when my time comes.

[nobodyreally]

Cannabis played a central role in me stunting my ability to deal with some very real grief and anguish in my teenage years. It enabled a level of hollow avoidance that I had to pay for dearly into my early 20s. I haven't partaken in many years now, thanks to God and the real healing theology of Orthodoxy.

[heavenlymessages]

As a Christian and retired LEO, who uses Cannabis for medicinal purposes only, I think Alcohol is a much bigger problem.

[kevinlucas]

After 1 year smoking weed everyday, I finally quit. it really brings you more problems than you think, only through the grace of God I’ve 2 weeks clean feeling so much better

[lovejtaylor]

I started smoking at 19, and despite it becoming a part of my identity in a sense, I had always told myself I had to cut it. I’m 32 now and just finished a week of sobriety…which is an accomplishment for me. I got tired of the feeling. I want to see how I feel free of all substances. My body is my earthly temple. I’m excited to see where God and life is taking me. Grateful for this message.

[albumsuperbia]

Father, please pray for me. I am addicted to Cannabis and want nothing more than to quit, but I am afraid of the withdrawal symptoms and of my temperament when I am sober. Evil has a grip on me, I need prayers.

[samuelinauen]

Thank you brother for this message! I started smoking cannabis after a 7 months break because I relapsed. Now I'm 3 weeks sober and want to stop cannabis use for good. It's hard, because all my old friends are smoking, but with faith in God, praying daily to the Lord, I'm sure I can make it and turn my life for the better.
Glory be in his name ❤ Christ Jesus 🕊️🙏

[Dadbelly]

I prayed to God to help me with my Cannabis addiction. I promised him I would quit. I made it a week before I broke my promise. After smoking every day for a year, I took one hit and God blessed me with one of the worst panic attacks I’ve ever had. It’s lasted days so far, and I’m still going through it. I now find myself praying day and night begging for forgiveness. God answers prayers and reminds us of our promises. I’ve learned my lesson and am buckling down for my punishment. Praise Jesus.

[AlecMajerison]

Thank you Father Spyridon. I've been thinking of quitting marijuana and your message is one of deliverance to me.

[kaylahertwig]

I have been smoking it for 20 years now, i am started to feel convicted to quit. Please pray for me. I want to live for God

[tippertipperson]

Threw away all my bongs edibles weed last week. Every time i got high, my mind would blast me with my recent choices and conversations and words that i said over and over and over. I just looked at everything and said why do i keep doing this, it doesnt bring me joy like it did in highschool and college and military. I was going to give it all to my friend and i thought no way i have to trash it. As soon as i did a weight was lifted from me, my sleep has improved, my diet has improved, my skin has improved, and i heard holy spirit speak to my heart after i shut the trash can "Hes Back!" And i felt His prescence again. Habits block holyness. And Holyness is where His Prescence dwells.

[floriano]

I absolutely love how smart and polite you explain this topic!
In the past I was this kind of guy who was resisting and I was protecting cannabis so much that I forgot myself...

Luckily I suddenly got sick and I was in hospital for weeks and I couldn't get no cannabis.. 😅 after some days I felt such a relief... seriously... I really was enjoying my life again... I had so much power...

And today I was picking up some weed in the park.. I came home, opened the YouTube app and this was the first Video!

Thank you my Lord! I'm aware of this lesson! ❤

Great Video! Subscribed! 😊