i have mdd major anxiety disorder and adhd. And minor scholiosis. I almost got splatered by a car last week for not my fault at all. Im perfectly safe but I almost died at 18 as well. I had an experience where I thought a made a mistake and my fingers were about to be torn off. When a. Pastor tries to tell me his medical opinion I loose a little bit of respect for him though maybe Id might respect him in other area still.
I've struggled with how most Christians condemn Mary Jane when that's safer than synthetic man made pills the doctors want to shove down my throat. I've known to many people addicted to pills from their pain management doctors (pHARMacy) & it's consequences that I know better than to start going down that road. I don't put it above God, I don't don't do it just to get high or for a head change, to fit in or be cool. I do it to be able to function or else my mind is so wrapped up in my body's pain that I can't do mundane tasks like laundry, dishes, cooking etc. It's nice to hear pastor Mark say this (not to tickle my own ears but know I'm not dishonoring God) after hearing & being made to feel guilty by others for so long https://youtube.com/shorts/FUbxbsYBhPs?si=y8BZA87mBp0qmnVE
It almost feels like he's trying to justify something that another person's relationship with Jesus might steer them away from. I do take the message as innocuous to people with discernment.
The Bible says be sober-minded. That does not mean sober. It means rational; sensible, serious. Marijuana became illegal in 1938 in USA. Almost every family used it for thousands of years all around the world up until 1938. It relieved pain, stress, depression, back pain, etc. God created it. God had Noah collect every plant and animal to save during the flood, so Noah collected Marijuana. Surely, God would not have allowed Noah to collect it. It's interesting it was never mentioned not to take it in the Bible, considering Marijuana and hashish was very common in Israel during the life of the prophets and the life of our Lord Jesus.
NATURAL MARIJUANA PLANT WAS MADE BY GOD FOR NATURAL MEDICINAL PURPOSES!!! BUTTTTT PEOPLE ABUSE IT AND MIX IT WITH OTHER THINGS THAT MAKE IT NO LONGER NATURAL!!! REMEMBER, SATAN IS VERY CUNNING! HE MAKES US THINK WHAT IS GOOD IS BAD AND WHAT IS BAD IS GOOD!!! JUST TO MAKE MONEY (GREED) PEOPLE WILL DO WHATEVER TO "MAKE THAT MONEY" EVEN IF IT HURTS OR KILLS SOMEBODY!
1 Peter 4:3, "For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the nations — when we walked in lewdness, lusts, vain drinking, wild parties, drinkings, and abominable idolatries."
Why become Christian? Being like Christ is the answer! I choose this day whom I will serve Yeshua we are created to be like l it s Him as for addictions I'm only only addicted to one thing Christ Jesus~
Why everyone got to keep demonizing the word religion. Without religion there would be no Christians. Religion is merely a path one walks. Case and point the path the deciples walked with Jesus when He say "follow me"
When i first got saved i used to still smoke and drink but not as much. Overtime i kept getting convicted because in 1 Peter 5:8 he told us “to stay sober minded at all times, becuase the devil waits to devour you”
Some people are intoxicated with religion. Weed sets my meandering thoughts straight. It helps me to love God and others without me being tied up in my own head, and such love fulfills the entire law. It's a crime that such medicine is illegal in some states
marijuana's and drunkness will send you to hell revelation in the Greek is clear marijuanas a sin and demons will surround you and even enter if you continue to engage heed this warning
To be fair the Bible does comment on not making your brother stumble. If your brother views it as a sin to eat meat and he’s newer to his faith or doesn’t have as strong a foundation as you then it says don’t eat meat in front of him otherwise you could make him stumble. I thought that was very interesting, but I’m with you! God gave us alcohol/wine to enjoy! Even talks about it bubbling up joy in our hearts when we drink wine in the Old Testament. Moderation is key. Don’t drink to get drunk but drinking is totally acceptable. 🙏🙏🙏
Why do Americans always need convincing from someone with some sort of socially accepted credibility like n this case a pastor? Respect your body and mind. Be fair to yourself as a human being and think about how you grew up and what you’ve always been told. Be very critical on who and why told you for instance alcohol is accepted and marijuana is not. What do YOU think about it? Would you let a toddler drive a car? Probably not. Would it be okay to let a mentally challenged person drink alcohol? Probably not. Or marijuana? Are you in the position to judge about that or should you at least have the freedom to judge for yourself how YOU think about it. Pretty though stuff. Personally I think alcohol and cigarettes is a better comparison that alcohol and marijuana.
In the Bible it says anything from this world is not from god. Weed and alcohol are forms of witch craft. Look deeper Jesus is the number 1 healer not a plant from this earth 💀
be of sober mind and stay vigilant. – bible jesus lived without sin. – bible
you got it jesus, i have not smoked weed or cigarettes now for a whole week. i dont even struggle on the ganja, i struggle with the nicotine , not that i went back and smoked again, but its def not easy. i dont even think about the weed anymore lol. but i have to say, i did ask Christ to deminish those desires as much as possible. and i kid you not, he came through for me. so now its my turn to start living for him. ty Lord. i love you. thank you for everything. ty for healing me in my heart, and im not there yet but we are working on it together, thank you for showing me your love that will motivate me to do better, and thank you for helping me with all the desires of my flesh. cigarettes, weed, the female physique, my enemies, the enemies of my enemies, my family members who all ruined me. thanks to you Jesus, i can forgive them and even pray for them!!!!
all hail goes to Jesus Christ. put your faith in him, when you pray be pure of heart. otherwise he will test you even more by ignoring you untill you are pure of heart during your prayer. Amen.
Jesus drank alcoholic wine PERIODT!!! Wine & Marijuana are medicines and are not meant to be used recreationally. If you have a brother or sister who struggles with substance addiction then you shouldn’t be drinking or smoking around them if at all. It will cause them to stumble….
I'm sure Sunday keeping is a super sin compared to Marijuana use. Simply because you only get salvation, not a higher place after salvation. Like it or not, what is medicinal, and natural is from God.
If u r a believer and use alcohol and dope you are inviting evil spirits BACK INTO YOUR MIND after having them EVICTED by the Holy Spirit. "They (spirits) return seven times as corrupt as before ".
Many years ago when I first got saved a Christian family invited me to their house for dinner, in the kitchen one of them opened the refrigerator and I noticed some beer and wine. I was confused because I just repented and threw away all my weed and rock albums. The next day I asked the Christian lady who lead me to Jesus about the beer and wine at the family’s house and she said their compromising and that there should be no compromise as a follower of Jesus Christ.
I suffer from PTSD and nerve damage and high anxiety when I was on narcotics and benzos it made my life living in a fog i quit cold turkey off them ive been sober for 10 years now thanks for medical marijuana I don't see my self living in a fog im more clear headed relaxed pain pain free and my anxiety isn't that bad anymore people need to do there research before pointing fingers at medical marijuana how many people overdose on pills thousands how many people have overdosed on medical marijuana none and im a fellow Christian ive helped my brother's and sisters in Christ to get them off pills and helped them understand the benefits of medical marijuana
When I drink I so easily get into my habit of a 40 oz or 2 a night after work. I go a month without and think I can do it moderately and continue to fall into my old patterns. It would be nice if I wasnt that way and could enjoy a social drink sometimes but I am growing wise to my destructive patterns. I am such a lite weed smoker I didnt think it was a problem but I realized last time I did it with people around I just don't talk more than like 1 word. I can see how that could limit me from sharing the goodness of God so I am really trying to let God make me a new creation in Him and be more sober for His glory. I think it's more just a personal issue like maybe its ok for some people but more times than not its bad and can be hard to not lie to yourself and justify doing bad things because our flesh is desiring it.
Understanding Jesus is so simple. Doing it is boring, and maybe even feel like a dork. The fruits are awesome though. Look at it like this. Being bad or mean leads to a verbal altercation. A verbal altercation leads to a scuffle. A scuffle leads to manslaugter. Manslaughter is allmost or the same as murder. You either go to jail or have to explain people it was an accident, and they would have to believe you, maybe doubt you. Plus that you could have lost the fight. That could all have been prevented by being nice and understanding, even if you didn't understand, you did'nt escalate. Usually, better meak for a week, than dead or in jail for life. Letting someone keep their natural teeth makes you the best dentist in the world. So that is a great gift. Very great gift. Makes you a great guy.
Alcohol is for losers and no one is drinking so little they're not intoxicated and it has zero health value and is highly addictive. Cannabis is a plant created by God and arguably the most versatile and useful plant on the planet. It is not addictive and promotes health in so many ways.
Same as caffeine, nicotine, pain meds, alphabet desease meds, heart meds, digestive meds, etc… the drug is not the sin, the use of can be… what about being "drunk" on the holy spirit?.. or being "high" on JESUS?..
for any weed smoker, there will be a day down the line where you wouldn't be enjoying it as much and would actually start to not be yourself and even miss being sober and enjoying life like ususal. You would miss sleeping like you used to, your anxiety and stress handling wouldn't be effective anymore and god forbid if you get Pyschosis.. point is, you would be quitting it after being disgusted about what it did to you.
hence, don't get into Weed, its pretty addictive for you as a coping mechanism and to get that cheap domaine hit. Just wanted to share and helpfone left.note.
Sad that the wrong teachings on alcohol has led to the church messing up the holy communion. Wine which represents the blood of Jesus has been replaced by juice. In the result the thing we call holy communion is no longer holy communion and doesn't serve its purpose at all. How can it be holy communion when the blood of Jesus is not there. Thanks a lot pastor.
I’m Buddhist & marijuana helps me so much with depression & anxiety. I salute pastor Jim! God be with ya!
i have mdd major anxiety disorder and adhd. And minor scholiosis. I almost got splatered by a car last week for not my fault at all. Im perfectly safe but I almost died at 18 as well. I had an experience where I thought a made a mistake and my fingers were about to be torn off. When a. Pastor tries to tell me his medical opinion I loose a little bit of respect for him though maybe Id might respect him in other area still.
I've struggled with how most Christians condemn Mary Jane when that's safer than synthetic man made pills the doctors want to shove down my throat. I've known to many people addicted to pills from their pain management doctors (pHARMacy) & it's consequences that I know better than to start going down that road. I don't put it above God, I don't don't do it just to get high or for a head change, to fit in or be cool. I do it to be able to function or else my mind is so wrapped up in my body's pain that I can't do mundane tasks like laundry, dishes, cooking etc. It's nice to hear pastor Mark say this (not to tickle my own ears but know I'm not dishonoring God) after hearing & being made to feel guilty by others for so long https://youtube.com/shorts/FUbxbsYBhPs?si=y8BZA87mBp0qmnVE
It almost feels like he's trying to justify something that another person's relationship with Jesus might steer them away from. I do take the message as innocuous to people with discernment.
The Bible says be sober-minded. That does not mean sober. It means rational; sensible, serious. Marijuana became illegal in 1938 in USA. Almost every family used it for thousands of years all around the world up until 1938. It relieved pain, stress, depression, back pain, etc. God created it. God had Noah collect every plant and animal to save during the flood, so Noah collected Marijuana. Surely, God would not have allowed Noah to collect it. It's interesting it was never mentioned not to take it in the Bible, considering Marijuana and hashish was very common in Israel during the life of the prophets and the life of our Lord Jesus.
NATURAL MARIJUANA PLANT WAS MADE BY GOD FOR NATURAL MEDICINAL PURPOSES!!!
BUTTTTT PEOPLE ABUSE IT AND MIX IT WITH OTHER THINGS THAT MAKE IT NO LONGER NATURAL!!!
REMEMBER, SATAN IS VERY CUNNING!
HE MAKES US THINK WHAT IS GOOD IS BAD AND WHAT IS BAD IS GOOD!!!
JUST TO MAKE MONEY (GREED) PEOPLE WILL DO WHATEVER TO "MAKE THAT MONEY" EVEN IF IT HURTS OR KILLS SOMEBODY!
1 Peter 4:3, "For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the nations — when we walked in lewdness, lusts, vain drinking, wild parties, drinkings, and abominable idolatries."
Why become Christian? Being like Christ is the answer! I choose this day whom I will serve Yeshua we are created to be like l it s Him as for addictions I'm only only addicted to one thing Christ Jesus~
Finally
Why everyone got to keep demonizing the word religion. Without religion there would be no Christians. Religion is merely a path one walks. Case and point the path the deciples walked with Jesus when He say "follow me"
When i first got saved i used to still smoke and drink but not as much. Overtime i kept getting convicted because in 1 Peter 5:8 he told us “to stay sober minded at all times, becuase the devil waits to devour you”
Some people are intoxicated with religion. Weed sets my meandering thoughts straight. It helps me to love God and others without me being tied up in my own head, and such love fulfills the entire law. It's a crime that such medicine is illegal in some states
Nope, got it very wrong
I agree agree with Medical Marijuana the type that does not get you high. Other than that it should not be used.
This is a false teacher…leading many down the wrong path.
How about don't be A pussy and do whatever the fuck you want
I couldn't live with people who smoke
marijuana's and drunkness will send you to hell revelation in the Greek is clear marijuanas a sin and demons will surround you and even enter if you continue to engage heed this warning
Weed
Jesus drank. Jesus drank a lot. He turned water into wine in incredibly hot temperatures lol
Perfect
Whew!!
To be fair the Bible does comment on not making your brother stumble. If your brother views it as a sin to eat meat and he’s newer to his faith or doesn’t have as strong a foundation as you then it says don’t eat meat in front of him otherwise you could make him stumble. I thought that was very interesting, but I’m with you! God gave us alcohol/wine to enjoy! Even talks about it bubbling up joy in our hearts when we drink wine in the Old Testament. Moderation is key. Don’t drink to get drunk but drinking is totally acceptable. 🙏🙏🙏
Why do Americans always need convincing from someone with some sort of socially accepted credibility like n this case a pastor? Respect your body and mind. Be fair to yourself as a human being and think about how you grew up and what you’ve always been told. Be very critical on who and why told you for instance alcohol is accepted and marijuana is not. What do YOU think about it? Would you let a toddler drive a car? Probably not. Would it be okay to let a mentally challenged person drink alcohol? Probably not. Or marijuana? Are you in the position to judge about that or should you at least have the freedom to judge for yourself how YOU think about it. Pretty though stuff. Personally I think alcohol and cigarettes is a better comparison that alcohol and marijuana.
GENISIS 1:12
Wow…. That sounds ALL wrong… sorry😟😟🙏🙏
In the Bible it says anything from this world is not from god. Weed and alcohol are forms of witch craft. Look deeper Jesus is the number 1 healer not a plant from this earth 💀
be of sober mind and stay vigilant. – bible
jesus lived without sin. – bible
you got it jesus, i have not smoked weed or cigarettes now for a whole week. i dont even struggle on the ganja, i struggle with the nicotine , not that i went back and smoked again, but its def not easy. i dont even think about the weed anymore lol. but i have to say, i did ask Christ to deminish those desires as much as possible. and i kid you not, he came through for me. so now its my turn to start living for him. ty Lord. i love you. thank you for everything. ty for healing me in my heart, and im not there yet but we are working on it together, thank you for showing me your love that will motivate me to do better, and thank you for helping me with all the desires of my flesh. cigarettes, weed, the female physique, my enemies, the enemies of my enemies, my family members who all ruined me. thanks to you Jesus, i can forgive them and even pray for them!!!!
all hail goes to Jesus Christ. put your faith in him, when you pray be pure of heart. otherwise he will test you even more by ignoring you untill you are pure of heart during your prayer. Amen.
Amen!
Alcohol is not natural and damages brain cells. Marijuana increases neurogenesis. If its a drug than Gods a drug dealer and saved my life lol
Jesus drank alcoholic wine PERIODT!!! Wine & Marijuana are medicines and are not meant to be used recreationally. If you have a brother or sister who struggles with substance addiction then you shouldn’t be drinking or smoking around them if at all. It will cause them to stumble….
Let’s see how close we can get to Christ and not how much we can get away with.
Yeah on drunkeness and intoxication not drinking a beer once in a while and smoking weed once in a while
I'm sure Sunday keeping is a super sin compared to Marijuana use. Simply because you only get salvation, not a higher place after salvation. Like it or not, what is medicinal, and natural is from God.
If u r a believer and use alcohol and dope you are inviting evil spirits BACK INTO YOUR MIND after having them EVICTED by the Holy Spirit. "They (spirits) return seven times as corrupt as before ".
Many years ago when I first got saved a Christian family invited me to their house for dinner, in the kitchen one of them opened the refrigerator and I noticed some beer and wine. I was confused because I just repented and threw away all my weed and rock albums. The next day I asked the Christian lady who lead me to Jesus about the beer and wine at the family’s house and she said their compromising and that there should be no compromise as a follower of Jesus Christ.
I suffer from PTSD and nerve damage and high anxiety when I was on narcotics and benzos it made my life living in a fog i quit cold turkey off them ive been sober for 10 years now thanks for medical marijuana I don't see my self living in a fog im more clear headed relaxed pain pain free and my anxiety isn't that bad anymore people need to do there research before pointing fingers at medical marijuana how many people overdose on pills thousands how many people have overdosed on medical marijuana none and im a fellow Christian ive helped my brother's and sisters in Christ to get them off pills and helped them understand the benefits of medical marijuana
I truly believe in Jesus,and his gift of life,but l smoke weed,I hope he still let's me in
The blind leading the blind. Weed isn't medicine. Your body is the temple of the Lord don't put garbage in it.
PRICELESS PREACH IT BROTHER
Fair and balanced, and I preach holiness. That is fair. One counselor, helper, teacher,……one Spirit above all.
Sweet and to the point
So good
Truth
When I drink I so easily get into my habit of a 40 oz or 2 a night after work. I go a month without and think I can do it moderately and continue to fall into my old patterns. It would be nice if I wasnt that way and could enjoy a social drink sometimes but I am growing wise to my destructive patterns. I am such a lite weed smoker I didnt think it was a problem but I realized last time I did it with people around I just don't talk more than like 1 word. I can see how that could limit me from sharing the goodness of God so I am really trying to let God make me a new creation in Him and be more sober for His glory. I think it's more just a personal issue like maybe its ok for some people but more times than not its bad and can be hard to not lie to yourself and justify doing bad things because our flesh is desiring it.
When Jesus comes back I don't want to be drunk or high but its ok if it don't control you & its for medical or health purposes , I agree .
Understanding Jesus is so simple. Doing it is boring, and maybe even feel like a dork. The fruits are awesome though. Look at it like this. Being bad or mean leads to a verbal altercation. A verbal altercation leads to a scuffle. A scuffle leads to manslaugter. Manslaughter is allmost or the same as murder. You either go to jail or have to explain people it was an accident, and they would have to believe you, maybe doubt you. Plus that you could have lost the fight. That could all have been prevented by being nice and understanding, even if you didn't understand, you did'nt escalate. Usually, better meak for a week, than dead or in jail for life. Letting someone keep their natural teeth makes you the best dentist in the world. So that is a great gift. Very great gift. Makes you a great guy.
Alcohol is for losers and no one is drinking so little they're not intoxicated and it has zero health value and is highly addictive. Cannabis is a plant created by God and arguably the most versatile and useful plant on the planet. It is not addictive and promotes health in so many ways.
Jesus used to smoke weed and drink a lot of wine, he was a regular guy.
Same as caffeine, nicotine, pain meds, alphabet desease meds, heart meds, digestive meds, etc… the drug is not the sin, the use of can be… what about being "drunk" on the holy spirit?.. or being "high" on JESUS?..
for any weed smoker, there will be a day down the line where you wouldn't be enjoying it as much and would actually start to not be yourself and even miss being sober and enjoying life like ususal. You would miss sleeping like you used to, your anxiety and stress handling wouldn't be effective anymore and god forbid if you get Pyschosis.. point is, you would be quitting it after being disgusted about what it did to you.
hence, don't get into Weed, its pretty addictive for you as a coping mechanism and to get that cheap domaine hit. Just wanted to share and helpfone left.note.
Sad that the wrong teachings on alcohol has led to the church messing up the holy communion. Wine which represents the blood of Jesus has been replaced by juice. In the result the thing we call holy communion is no longer holy communion and doesn't serve its purpose at all. How can it be holy communion when the blood of Jesus is not there.
Thanks a lot pastor.