“Recreational drugs” require a more nuanced approach and is really beyond the scope of our word limit here to properly treat. Over-simplistically, though the Bible does not speak of marijuana or other drugs directly, the biblical principles of, (1) obedience to laws of the land; (2) stewardship of God’s gifts, including our bodies; and (3) the recognition and care of our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, preclude most drug use, except in medicinal contexts; “denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world” (Titus 2:12).
The Bible addresses alcohol more or less directly. Wine, an alcoholic beverage, is given by God as a gift “which makes man’s heart glad.” Though there are many churches today that follow 20th-century American prohibitionists in decrying all use of alcohol, the Bible never does so. It clearly forbids drunkenness, but not the responsible use of alcohol.
“Recreational drugs” require a more nuanced approach and is really beyond the scope of our word limit here to properly treat. Over-simplistically, though the Bible does not speak of marijuana or other drugs directly, the biblical principles of, (1) obedience to laws of the land; (2) stewardship of God’s gifts, including our bodies; and (3) the recognition and care of our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, preclude most drug use, except in medicinal contexts; “denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world” (Titus 2:12). Comments are closed.
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