Is it okay for Christians to drink, smoke, or get high? Ryan and Elaine discuss their pre-conversion lifestyles and the biblical mandates regarding alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana.
Show Notes
Personal
Repent and Witness (http://www.RepentAndWitness.com)
Witness Radio coming back (http://www.WitnessTalkRadio.org)
Officially enrolling Sarah in school
Gabe potty training
Ben is walking and almost a year old now
We are starting a diet and exercise routine
Our history with alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana
News
There has been a huge push lately to legalize marijuana throughout the country, not just for medicinal purposes but for recreational use, stating that marijuana is safer than alcohol consumption
http://www.refinery29.com/2016/04/107985/where-is-weed-legal
A new study suggests that second hand smoke from marijuana can be worse than cigarettes. http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/07/28/study-secondhand-marijuana-smoke-worse-than-cigarettes/
Life Issues
Moderation: How much is too much? Is being buzzed okay? Where do we draw the line?
Stats say 1 a day for women is okay for them and 2 drinks for men
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-facts-and-statistics
How do we know we won't become addicted if we begin drinking, smoking?
How is marijuana okay for some Christians but not Crack or Cocaine or some other substance, if the person uses it sparingly?
Should we partake in front of other believers? We don’t know if they have an overindulgence problem?
Are we showing respect for the gift of our physical bodies which the holy spirit indwells if we smoke or drink?
What about our children? How does this influence them?
Spurgeon smoked.
Is marijuana okay for medicinal purposes??
E-cigarettes or Vaping has become a popular trend. Is that okay?
Doctrine
Is it a sin? If so, does it mean a person isn’t saved?
Do we see alcohol, tobacco or marijuana use in Scripture?
We can all agree that drunkenness is condemned in the bible
Grab Bag
Is smoking marijuana sinful? Shepherd's Conference 2014 - Session 5 - Q&A
https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/8440 (Beginning at 33:20)
All Shepherd's Conference messages (2001-2016)
https://www.shepherdsconference.org/media/
***LISTEN TO THE END FOR BLOOPERS FROM THIS EPISODE***
Repent and Witness (http://www.RepentAndWitness.com)
Witness Radio coming back (http://www.WitnessTalkRadio.org)
Officially enrolling Sarah in school
Gabe potty training
Ben is walking and almost a year old now
We are starting a diet and exercise routine
Our history with alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana
News
There has been a huge push lately to legalize marijuana throughout the country, not just for medicinal purposes but for recreational use, stating that marijuana is safer than alcohol consumption
http://www.refinery29.com/2016/04/107985/where-is-weed-legal
A new study suggests that second hand smoke from marijuana can be worse than cigarettes. http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/07/28/study-secondhand-marijuana-smoke-worse-than-cigarettes/
Life Issues
Moderation: How much is too much? Is being buzzed okay? Where do we draw the line?
Stats say 1 a day for women is okay for them and 2 drinks for men
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-facts-and-statistics
How do we know we won't become addicted if we begin drinking, smoking?
How is marijuana okay for some Christians but not Crack or Cocaine or some other substance, if the person uses it sparingly?
Should we partake in front of other believers? We don’t know if they have an overindulgence problem?
Are we showing respect for the gift of our physical bodies which the holy spirit indwells if we smoke or drink?
What about our children? How does this influence them?
Spurgeon smoked.
Is marijuana okay for medicinal purposes??
E-cigarettes or Vaping has become a popular trend. Is that okay?
Doctrine
Is it a sin? If so, does it mean a person isn’t saved?
Do we see alcohol, tobacco or marijuana use in Scripture?
- Galatians 5:21
- 1 Peter 4:7
- 1 Peter 5:8
- Proverbs 20:1
- 1 Timothy 3:2
- Ephesians 5:18
- Proverbs 23:29-35
- 1 Corinthians 5:11
- Romans 12:1
- Romans 14:21
- 1 Corinthians 6:12,19-20,
We can all agree that drunkenness is condemned in the bible
Grab Bag
Is smoking marijuana sinful? Shepherd's Conference 2014 - Session 5 - Q&A
https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/8440 (Beginning at 33:20)
All Shepherd's Conference messages (2001-2016)
https://www.shepherdsconference.org/media/
***LISTEN TO THE END FOR BLOOPERS FROM THIS EPISODE***
