Nice, I stopped long ago. Fell back into it a few times. Watch who you surround yourself with. Bad company corrupts good morals and keep on pushing. I didn't smoke as long as you, but I smoked a lot when I used to smoke, but God is mighty to save!
@imessential8971 that's amazing bro.never try a hit again I've been delivered many times only to return to my vomit.praise GOD I'm proud of u .what was ur turning point?did u do deep prayer?
@@chrisyoung3146 Thank you so much!! It actually took me several attempts of quitting to finally stop. Every time I relapsed, my withdrawals would get worse and worse and I started experiencing sleep paralysis. Every time I smoked I would get extreme anxiety and paranoia and would have the worst intrusive thoughts. I finally accepted that it just wasn’t for me and was doing me more harm than good. On top of having asthma and acid reflux it was making my physical health worse. I prayed for complete deliverance after I finished the last of my weed. I was very apprehensive about my withdrawals and asked God to help with with that specifically, I surrendered completely and was honest about what I was struggling with and my fears! I haven’t had any withdrawals or craving since as I said, and no sleep paralysis either praise the Lord! I was so used to being high all the time and my favorite time of the day used to be when I smoked. I was heavily reliant on getting high and the numbing feeling since I have dealt with depression and anxiety a majority of my life along with suicid@l ideation. And I can confidently tell you that my anxiety has gone down tremendously and I haven’t experienced any suicid@l thoughts or depression so far. Everyone’s story and journey is different, of course. I hope this can give you some motivation to keep going the next time you quit! Just ask God what you need help with and he will answer you!! God bless you and may he give you strength ❤️🔥 (Also, Ive been consistent with reading the word and I find that reading my bible has become my new favorite part of my day. :))
I feel so terrible, i came here looking for a excuse to smoke. I want to get baptized soon but i feel like im struggling with letting weed go. But its true when i smoke i get super lazy so i know God doesn't want this for me. ❤
man, i struggle too. i have been in the faith for about 4 years and started off strong and now I'm in bible college and i fall into smoking. we just have to try our best to let it go.
It’s been 2 years since I’ve smoked weed or had an edible. I praise God that he answered my prayers and delivered me from addiction. Also haven’t drank alcohol since October 2022. Jesus Christ is Lord!
I used to dab like crazy until God showed me it wasn't ok anymore. I always thought it was ok, eventually it took it's toll and I decided to drop it, all glory to Jesus!!
@@jackdaniels5626 I used herb vapes, smoked for many years. Ultimately my asthma made it hard so I dabbed. The problem was that messes with your brain because of such high percentages of THC. Eventually I was just wasting my life on the stuff and felt conviction about it. Not the first time either. Now I don't smoke, vape or drink. But I do understand why people do, and no judgment. I feel personally with my walk with God he wants me clean so that's where I have been since April.
@@jackdaniels5626then after a while it takes more to feel "uplifted". Then you want to be uplifted all the time. Then you don't feel normal unless you're uplifted. It's an addiction being high, drunk, ect. Same thing.
@yodaddy9362 If someone wants to partake once a week/month/year it's not going to affect their lives. It's called self control. Live an ecclesiastical life. Don't try and be a perfect saint and don't be a complete raging sinner. I can only indulge a couple times a year because I know myself and know cannabis is a weak point for me but those few times are a wonderful experience.
Been praying for years my husband stops smoking weed. He is truly addicted. Anyone reading this please send a quick prayer to God to have him quit once and for all. God bless ❤🙏
I can understand because I was a heavy heavy smoker for 20-30 years and feel much better since I've cut way back and basically edibles 70% of the time. Less is more for me now days
As soon as God supplements the joy, peace, comfort, and happiness cannabis brings me, I'll stop, and so will he. I pray every day that God will take away my desire for cannabis (if it's truly a sin) and turn it into a stronger desire for Him. My brain doesn't produce as much natural dopamine as regular people and cannabis fills the void. The only reason people self medicate is to provide themselves with the peace and comfort their body denies them. If God supplements that with HIS joy, love, and comfort, there would be no need for US to supplement it ourselves.
@@abundantharmony I struggle with this too, but the other day I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. it was unlike any High I’ve ever had in my life. I felt my heart be firmly hugged, more than a nurturing mother could give. It almost took my breath away. I was left with such of a confusing amount of euphoria. I’m starting to find a new hobby, or repetitive task that will help me replace this ritual (I naturally followed )that takes place while smoking. My prayers are being answered, although my desire to change has been reluctance… My love, for our Lord and Savior is much greater. I can slowly feel the effects of it fade away and my appetite for it as well. I’m hoping to trade this addiction in for something that pleases God. I’ve been slowly getting into the Bible, so maybe that will be my new addiction next 😂
@@abundantharmonyDid you listen to the interview? THC is a destroyer. In the long run it CAUSES anxiety and along the way you become dependent. Search: How to increase dopamine.
As a paraplegic I was on opiate meds for years and almost died, medical marijuana has helped me get off all opiate meds and have stayed off for the past 4 years, cannabis helped me stay clean
I had a surgery 21 years ago and have been chronic pain ever since. I'm a Christian and Christian pastors made me feel like I was going to hell for using it. The Bible says to ask for wisdom and I did. I don't care what Christian leaders say anymore.
Christafari is my favorite band. Probably the most consistent Christ-In music out there. "What is the difference between you and me? The love of God." Brothers and sisters we need no more signs to see the season is at hand. Renew your commitment, test yourselves, I know that you and everyone you know are under spiritual satanic attacks. Forgive let God be the judge. The four scariest words you can hear are: "I knew you Not"call out to Jesus he will leave the ninety-nine to come find you.. don't be left behind. A warning with love, sinner2sinners. Peace
I want to share my testimony: I was a musician in my city. I chased my fleshly desires and I found some success. I had a band and was performing and touring every weekend in bars and all the rest. smoking drinking doing all kinds of drugs, having sex with random people etc. This lifestyle lead me to my lowest point. I found myself in jail. I was in jail for weeks and my first night there was a Bible in my cell. I fasted and prayed and seeker God with all my heart mind and soul and read His Bible from the first page. The Holy Spirit totally filled my body and changed my heart and name in a real way. All my mental issues were healed. My addictions were gone. Demons were cast out. Jesus totally saved me and revealed Himself to me. Since that moment, I have totally turned my back on that lifestyle and have only lived to glorify God and share His Gospel. he can do the same for you. I am the best I have ever been and feel more free and full of joy than I thought possible. God is real and He loves you. Pray to Him. He offers peace, healing, and endless joy. I was smoking all day every day to function and Jesus healed me in an instant through His Holy Spirit. Today I am 12 weeks sober
Keep that journey up. You're going to get tempted or influenced at some point to go back to doing some of those things again. Just stay in prayer, read your Bible, talk with others that are in the same situation or gone through what you've gone through, join a prayer group and share Jesus Christ with others. Thank you for sharing your story. 😊 God Bless You! ❤🙏.
Be SOBER [well balanced and self disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungey] looking someone to devour. Key word "sober." The enemy wants you to justify smoking weed. We are to be self disciplined in all areas of our lives. We don't need anything outside ourselves to enhance our reality. We are self sufficient in Christ's sufficiency. It's important to remember that each walk with Christ is different but He will shed light in every area of darkness. Be sober of mind is a good start.
@twonexclusivez3139 Lord, I lift this man up to you. I pray you surround him with Your loving arms and begin to unravel a deep inner healing in every area of his life. Open doors that need to be opened in his life, and close/lock every door that he must not walk through. Guide him into Your love and light into eternity. Shalom shalom.
I still smoke weed. Got my med card in CO. Being a mechanic my whole life has taken a toll on my body. I also take kratom. The stuff doesn't even get me high. Just helps with the pain among many other things. However I haven't been smoking like I use to. The gym has been helping a ton. I'm thankful for my past because it can be used to help others in addiction but some days I wish I never took the road of pills and drugs. It takes years of healing. Physically, spiritually and mentally.
I occasionally do it for mostly medical reasons bur sometimes recreational, the key is self control and balance. If you're a good for nothing pot head that doesn't do anything with your life or is high all the time than it's bad. However, I treat it with the same rules as drinking. Biblically, it's undeniable that drinking is okay, but getting drunk or becoming an alcoholic is a sin. So getting so high that you're not in control or you are obsessed with it, than it's a sin.
The key is to not do it at all and to find other means of healing. One hit can take you from 0-100 one sip of alcohol doesn’t do that to you. I pray for you to let the lord soften your heart when it comes to cannabis and that you can see that consuming any form of cannabis has negative effects on your heart, lungs and body. I only say this cuz I was once saying the same thing you just did. God bless you brotha
Pharmakeia is a nyph in Greek mythology, it has nothing to do with the Hebrew people's. Cannabis and Frankinsence were burnt as an Aromatic offering in a Hebrew temple in Tel Arad Israel it was burned on the left hand Altar at the entrance of the Holy of Holies. It was used in anointing oils for Levite priests and Maleks ( kings) it was burned by ancient Isrealites during their worship of YHWH under king Ahaz 2700 years ago.
By far my biggest and most active temptation. Love the genuine conversation. I live in TN where weed is illegal but the amount of CBD (delta 8) shops is insane.
Marijuana actually makes anxiety worse. As in THC. CbD can help manage pain and anxiety. Most modern marijuana plants have excessive amounts of THC and very little CBD.
Question: He said I can drink one beer/glass of wine and not be intoxicated, but can’t smoke a joint and not be intoxicated. So if you have a higher tolerance and a few hits doesn’t get you intoxicated then why is it any different?
I have a close friend who got psychosis from only smoking weed, he been in mental hospital for 15 years now.. i have a friend's girlfriend who got psychosis too for 2 years now and living on the streets from only weed. Be careful out there people, Turn to God instead of dope 🙏🏻
Crushed 3 vertebra from a 40ft fall in 2002. Dropped all pills for marijuana. Love GOD first. But do use for pain. Don't get high but do get relief. My doctor, actual doctor advised that I vape or cook and understood why I'd wanted to swap out the pills for it. The pills had me high, forgetting the day before and things of said nature. Weed has worked much better for me.
@SeekTheCross amen, but there are some of us in the very same situation who do understand. Jesus still comes regardless of the smoke if you genuinely seek Him, it happened to me
I'm now 40, my Dr. prescribed weed for my seizures because it's the only thing that stops them. None of the pills worked. My Pastor also OKAYs the use for me. I don't get high either, its strictly for medical use
I'm 31. My chest pain has disappeared i was taking small amounts of cbd/thc. The amount is so small it does not even effect me. It's there as a medicine for me personally.
I’m a Christian too and I used to smoke before I became a Christian over 30 years ago, but I started again since 2020. It has helped me with everything from menopause to anxiety and depression. It used to be taboo growing up, but in the Caribbean islands this is more natural and normal, so I feel okay. I honestly think DC and hateful groups could benefit from consuming ganja. They can get the work done with love and kindness instead of acting ruthless.
Just thinking about it logically, smoking anything is literally bad. Meth is taken for medicinal uses (in VERY SMALL AMOUNTS), Codeine & Promethazine is as well.. None of them you have to smoke. Even CBD is great, when taken medically… smoking anything is bad for your lung and just changes the chemical structure of a *drug… Lemon Poppy Seeds had legit opium seeds on them. The amount, the dosage, the use.. all of it factors in
I was smoking marijuana for 16 years and when I came to Christ, God made it clear to me He did not want me smoking pot, He wanted me to rely upon HIM for peace, for rest, instead of some drug like marijuana. I haven't gone back to it in 33 years because I've discovered I don't need marijuana, I need Jesus, I need the Holy Spirit. Instead of choosing a narcotic weed, choose instead to let Jesus Christ be your peace and your rest! Our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit and God wants us to take care of our bodies. Smoking marijuana is definitely not good for your lungs. And it's not good for your mind or your spirit.
These type people never talk about how dangerous doctor prescribed head meds are...to them those are JUST FINE AND DANDY HERES AN SSRI MRS.JOHNSON. The doctors are prescribing tons of people MULTIPLE PILLS, BUT WEED BAD MKAYYYY????
I have a chronic pain disorder and I WISH I was able to tolerate THC. It makes me so anxious and even micro-dosing edibles makes me feel awful. I regret smoking regularly from the age of 16 to 28 years old. I feel because I abused it for so many years, I stopped for 10 years and tried micro-dosing edibles for pain and could not tolerate it. As a Christian I wouldn’t use it to get high, but I would micro-dose if I was able.
Edibles are not created equal. Strains And the producers can offer very different effects. I wouldn’t trust any edibles not coming from a reputable pharmacy, not just out of some corner smoke shop. You need the whole plant content elements working together, not just one component extracted. It makes a difference. If anxious, Never use Sativas (especially not BlueDream type). Indica is what you want. I used to work at a pharmacy finding the right products for patients with various conditions and needs. I also have a chronic pain from connective tissue disorder, and spinal injury after I was run over. Have you tried making your own?
If people claim you get "high" from one joint, or a few hits, and then claim they can drink one or a few drinks without getting drunk, that means they are literally changing the definitions of "high" and "drunk" to suit their own egotistical views. It's not logical to say you get HIGH from a few hits, but not DRUNK from a few sips. A joint can make some people "buzzed" and others "high" out of their mind, just like an alcoholic drink can make some people "drunk", and others "buzzed".
I totally agree, I smoke because I have a condition called gastroparesis and eating any kind of food healthy or unhealthy gives me pain , causes me to throw up , and causes blood sugar spikes (sometimes) and weed has helped me better that any medicine the doctors have previously prescribed me, I believe that one joint or one hit won't always get you to a ridiculous point, weed has different strengths just like alcohol
Highly interested in this topic cause I'm a paraplegic and I use medical marijuana for sleep and pain relief. I did smoke when I was younger too and so I can compare new stuff with old, while it's stronger I use less and therefore less plant material and tar. I actually vape hash concentrate cause there is no combustion or tar... I've consumed earlier and I'm thinking very clearly, a couple hits of hash and I'm still less high than a couple beers. I can read the Bible high and follow along with preaching and teaching so I strongly feel that I'm not doing anything wrong
I like this video, I feel convicted and also encouraged to give up smoking. I've tried multiple times and I always have gone back in the past. I'm not very consistent about my praying as it stands now sadly, so if anyone who reads this and would be so kind as to pray for me I would highly appreciate it. I know Jesus can heal me from this addiction
I have stopped smoking now for about a year now, and I still have anxiety occasionally, but I feel the 20years smoking marijauna truly gave me anxiety in the long run. This podcast definitely speaks truth, God bless.
I’ve been delivered from smoking weed. It’s only been one week but I literally have no cravings for it and I thank God!!!! I never thought I would see this day.
The best pain relief I have found is through equal parts medical grade frankincense, copaiba, and Idaho balsam fir in a capsule. The properties of copaiba are incredible and similar to cannabis but no thc, no high. Highly recommend looking into this.
I smoked everyday for 6 years until this May. But even though I’ve quit I don’t think it’s better to take pharmaceuticals or pain pills or whatever. Cannabis exists for a reason, it has actual medical benefits, but I know for me I was just a stoner & that’s a very different thing. These things demand nuance it’s not black & white.
These kinds of medicinal plants are God's mercy for those suffering or dying... but when it becomes a recreation and ab*se of the substance, there's a serious problem. Intention matters. It's a heart issue.
I’ve had two major surgeries. A brain surgery and a major neck surgery. I have constant severe nausea. I’ve suffered from major pain and debilitating symptoms for 5 years now. I’m 8 months post op from my second surgery and I’m actually feeling a little better. However, I have to smoke every single day bc of my nausea and pain. But I’ve had to smoke for so long bc of my symptoms and my pain, I literally don’t get “high.” I would love to be delivered and healed from this, I hate having to do this every day.
It is bro i feel you, I stopped 4 years ago now and I had to do it cold turkey. Luckily it was lock down and I just stayed in bed for a week and every time I got the urge I went to sleep. If you can try booking a few days of work, get all your food in for that week and just isolate until its out your system. Then avoid other smokers for a week or so and you could be ok
From atheist to Christian weed never helped me 13-28 everyday never missed. Praying every day Jesus can save me from this addiction. I pray for a strong will that’s not my own to strike a fear in me to stop and to turn to God! Please pray for my dumb as
Throw it all away bro, Jesus will help you but your strength will come in doing the action. In the book of Joshua there was accursed items in the camp and i till they got rid of them they would lose every battle but you have God on your side to give you the strength to throw away your accursed items and WIN every battle in Jesus name amen.
In the bible Paul uses the Greek word Pharmakeia to describe the sin of sorcery. In English it it the root word associated with pharmaceutical or drugs. So while the masses feel it might be innocent it is far easier to avoid it than find out your were chasing what you should not. In stead of looking for that high wouldn't it be a better thing to spend real quality time with our Lord?
I remember when the Holy Spirit told me I had to stop. It scared me because I had become dependent on it and He said, "I don't want you dependent on anything but Me." When I began to resist the temptation, He took the desire for it from me.
Proverbs 31: 4-7 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts....
If you are strong in your doctrine and you're in Christ, your defense should be strong enough through God's word to subdue any ignorant thoughts that come through your head. High or not. The word is the answer. If your conviction says you shouldn't, don't. Not everyone is afraid of psychedelics though. Some of us grew up in Detroit during the late 90's rave scene and experienced much stronger substances. 1 Corinthians 10:23 “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.
One thing is that cannabis has never made me believe I didn't need God. Also it isnt always about escapism..and this focus on youth is an over done argument. Talk to the millions of skilled labor and professionals who went to work.
It depends in my opinion, if one is addicted then yes it’s a problem. I am Ethiopian Tewahedo and Rastafari and I use herb . Now on days of fasting I abstain from herb useage
What worked for me bro is I gathered all my bongs, bud, wax, dabs, pens, grinders and lighters threw them in a trash bag and said “Jesus this is for you I’m putting it on the alter.” And I went to the Dumpster and threw it hard inside. Then trusted God would come through and help me and she did and it’s been years and I wouldn’t go back for anything. Love you bro you’re a champion and can do all thing through Christ who gives you strength (Philippians 4:16)
All I’m saying is when comparing weed to alcohol is flawed. Caffeine needs to be taken out the church. Too much caffeine can be psychedelic. Alcohol underage can have brain damage.
Yes. But they are different kind of drugs too. One is a stimulant other is a sedative. Their effects on our life differs tremendously. I am 31 year old ex muslim now east orthadox and i smoked weed for 15 years. After i accepted Christ in my life my tradition warned me abd saved me from this sinister addiction. I hope you will get over it too.
I'm a mentally ill combat veteran I'm a Jewish Christian man is this still wrong me and my wife both smoke weed together I don't see anything wrong with it
Then just don't do it until youre an adult. Most of the examples he uses are teenagers. Why? Most of the people commenting about how harmful it is say they started in Middle School. Why does no one mention people who only use in moderation as adults, seeing as they're the majority of users? The capture rate is, at most, 9%, not even close to 30%. Heroin isn't even that high.
Doubtful the guy you went to high school w/ that became homeless was because of his weed consumption. He was probably on that path with or without weed. Also, its true that you cant smoke a joint without getting high. However, there are certainly levels of high. Like with alcohol, there are levels to it. It can be enjoyed with moderation. If the Bible gives an all clear to consume alcohol in moderation, there should be no issue with consuming weed in moderation. Its also pretty irresponsible to be blaming weed for the inidividuals you mentioned that ended up homeless and in jail. Weed by itself doesn't have this heavy of an impact like you guys are portraying it.
I smoke weed but I recognize it as a struggle Area that I know Jesus can take away/ out of my life. Let’s not justify falling short, just because the world supports it. I recognize my current condition, and my shortcomings make me want the Lord more. If we minimize our shortcomings and rationalize them, it takes away from the weight of sin and what Christ did for us on the cross. If Jesus wouldn’t do it, I don’t think we should justify it. I don’t believe Jesus would smoke weed. If it wasn’t prescribed by a doctor, it’s not medicinal don’t fool yourself. The sins that we generally agree are clearly sin, are justified by those communities in the same manner that we justify weed. The true root of it is, we like it and don’t want to stop so we justify it so we don’t have to change.
As soon as God supplements the joy, peace, comfort, and happiness cannabis brings me, I'll stop. I pray every day that God will take away my desire for cannabis (if it's truly a sin) and turn it into a stronger desire for Him. My brain doesn't produce as much natural dopamine as regular people and cannabis fills the void. The only reason people self medicate is to provide themselves with the peace and comfort their body denies them. If God supplements that with HIS joy, love, and comfort, and peace, there would be no need for US to supplement it ourselves.
@@abundantharmony that’s counter intuitive because you’re giving that space to weed and not to God so of course the thing you are giving it over to is the thing producing the results. How could you know if God supplements those things for you if every-time you feel the void, you fill it with weed? Have you given the same time and indulgence to God that you’ve given to weed? If you’ve spent 10 years smoking weed, spend 10 years with God and then say whether or not he filled the void. We give all the time and power to everything else and then wonder why God ain’t workin.
@@abundantharmony that’s tough man. I’m sorry you’re going through that. Just keep faith in Christ you are not defined by your flaws you are defined but the one you put your faith in who paid the price. I’m not judging you I struggle too. Stay strong brother.
But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning. Romans 14:23
It’s not wrong to want to feel relief, to relax, to lift your spirits, but we shouldn’t go straight to drugs or alcohol to feel that sense of relief. There are other things we can do to “feel” better. First go before the Lord and then go down the list of self care. Self care often doesn’t involve drugs(medicine) or alcohol. From my own experience, getting high because you are bored isn’t a good idea. Absorbing THC often without the purpose to treat a health symptom can open you up to many problems, spiritual and physical, resulting in real life consequences. Weed isn’t bad, it’s how the man uses it. This goes for all drugs and alcohol. We need to remember self control, enjoy soberness often, and pray for each other.
@@mrpotatoguy1 right haha 😅 I was more thinking like over the counter medicine. People be poppin to many pills these days instead of making healthier choices.
I am going to use God's plants as my medicine, He created it for us. Drugs are artificial and chemical, a plant just grows like that if done the correct way. Alcohol is not forbidden neither. The Bible does warn against addiction, too much of anything is bad. Like Paul said all things are permissable but not everything is beneficial, marijuana is beneficial in many ways especially for the sick.
I have had four back surgeries and CBD helps my pain , and I don't have to take pain pills , only a Ibuprofen when needed , it does help , but the THC gets one high
This guy claiming he was sick as a dog until he got weed is just too much BS to handle. I’m a Christian that has been around cannabis culture most of my life and definitely support the idea of people not abusing it or even staying away from it all together. But this seems like you are speaking on something you don’t truly understand.
As a child of to Caribbean parents raised around rastas and many other people that smoked/smoke it (including myself) i can say its bs too. Yes you can get addicted but unless your smoking it mixed with other stuff, non of those issues he described happens. He just exaggerated it to make smoking seem worse so less educated Christians don't try it.
If you ingest high amounts of thc constantly then you will start to get physically sick and wont be able to eat without it. This high level of consumption of a period time can also cause insomnia as well.
I think when it’s comes to medical mari, it’s important to think of it as something like oxycodone, diazepam, or morphine, etc. They have affective medicinal purposes, but should be used for those specific reasons (post op, child birth, neuro/psychological treatment, etc.). If they are used outside of that, and without further considerations of other treatment options, then you’re venturing into substance abuse territory.
I was addicted to weed from age 12 til 28. I lost my house from it and still put it infront of my priorities, until I was completely healed from the addiction by the Holy Spirit
You can't refute the Bible that says to be sober. Also, Qaneh-Bosm is NOT proven fact, just a theory. I was a cannabis chemist with my own lab for 7 years.
This man was never a rastafarian , rasta is not about religion its a way of life, culture and traditions derive from indians africans and indigenous people
At 15? No, of course not. Twenty-five at the youngest. Addicted? Equally ridiculous. Cannabis is no more addictive than doughnuts. I've used tons of the stuff. I ran out one day and never bothered restocking because I had other priorities. I didn't want to spend the money on it. Haven't smoked in two years. Don't know when I will again. Doesn't much matter. I'm a busy guy. Anyone "addicted" to cannabis is merely immature and has too much time on their hands. This guy says he has two family members "who had to be in mental hospitals from it." No, he doesn't. Obviously he has mental illness running in the family. That happens. As to what it does, is that drunkenness? Well, no, it isn't. People react to it differently. Some become sillier because they are foolish people, and that foolishness is amplified. Others become contemplative because they are at core contemplative people. Some may go dancing and be vacuous, because they are ditzy, unserious people to start with.
I'm not for the never smoke thing but do 5 minutes of googling and you'll find out how wrong you are. It is addictive. So many studies on the subject... anywhere from 10-30% of weed smokers are addicted. Just because you don't think so doesn't change the fact. One of my best friends didn't believe panic attacks were real till he had a mental breakdown from work/family stress. I struggled for nearly a decade trying to get my cannabis habit under control and it wasn't because I had too much time on my hands 😂
Weed issue is interesting. From a secular view, weed is addictive among other things, and from a biblical view. It's the perception of sin. Not a good look to the world if a pastor is smoking weed.
2 months and 25 days sober of weed. I was delivered from an actual demon. Self deliverance, of course all glory be to God. Weed is no good indeed. Unless you have a legit medical thing and you have consulted with your elders. (Church leaders, doctors, parents eta. God bless everyone. May your eyes and ears be open to the holy spirit. May you heart recieve and mind understand amen hallelujah 🙏🏼 ✊🏽🩸✝️👑🦅
I've always considered drunkeness to be conisistent reliance on something and putting it before God. That said, REV 1:29 (I believe) gives us ALL seed bearing herbs.
If you need ANYTHING other than Jesus to relieve your depression, anxiety and whatever else you suffer from, you are commiting idolatary. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life." He meant those words. Weed can open your mind to principalities which will convince you to stay in your desires.
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Great interview! Never ever ever smoked pot and the smell is abhorrent to me. CBD creams and oil on the other hand are incredible for skin and healing.
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After smoking everyday since I was 14, (I’m 26 now) I was delivered from my addiction exactly 3 weeks ago! No withdrawals or cravings, praise God! 🙏🏼
Nice, I stopped long ago. Fell back into it a few times. Watch who you surround yourself with. Bad company corrupts good morals and keep on pushing. I didn't smoke as long as you, but I smoked a lot when I used to smoke, but God is mighty to save!
@@devanne3 God is good! Thanks you for your kind words of encouragement!! 😊🙏🏼
Praise God!
@imessential8971 that's amazing bro.never try a hit again I've been delivered many times only to return to my vomit.praise GOD I'm proud of u .what was ur turning point?did u do deep prayer?
@@chrisyoung3146 Thank you so much!! It actually took me several attempts of quitting to finally stop. Every time I relapsed, my withdrawals would get worse and worse and I started experiencing sleep paralysis. Every time I smoked I would get extreme anxiety and paranoia and would have the worst intrusive thoughts. I finally accepted that it just wasn’t for me and was doing me more harm than good. On top of having asthma and acid reflux it was making my physical health worse. I prayed for complete deliverance after I finished the last of my weed. I was very apprehensive about my withdrawals and asked God to help with with that specifically, I surrendered completely and was honest about what I was struggling with and my fears! I haven’t had any withdrawals or craving since as I said, and no sleep paralysis either praise the Lord! I was so used to being high all the time and my favorite time of the day used to be when I smoked. I was heavily reliant on getting high and the numbing feeling since I have dealt with depression and anxiety a majority of my life along with suicid@l ideation. And I can confidently tell you that my anxiety has gone down tremendously and I haven’t experienced any suicid@l thoughts or depression so far. Everyone’s story and journey is different, of course. I hope this can give you some motivation to keep going the next time you quit! Just ask God what you need help with and he will answer you!! God bless you and may he give you strength ❤️🔥
(Also, Ive been consistent with reading the word and I find that reading my bible has become my new favorite part of my day. :))
I feel so terrible, i came here looking for a excuse to smoke.
I want to get baptized soon but i feel like im struggling with letting weed go. But its true when i smoke i get super lazy so i know God doesn't want this for me. ❤
Read Genesis 1:29....God made cannabis, enjoy his gift
Try the RCIA. You will become of Christ's church
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GIVE UP WEED. IT'S NIT A DRUG
man, i struggle too. i have been in the faith for about 4 years and started off strong and now I'm in bible college and i fall into smoking. we just have to try our best to let it go.
Give it up, God does not want that for you.
It’s been 2 years since I’ve smoked weed or had an edible. I praise God that he answered my prayers and delivered me from addiction. Also haven’t drank alcohol since October 2022. Jesus Christ is Lord!
Hallelujah
Amen brother
“No high like the Most High”… mind blown. I plan on using that going forward.
This was beautiful… I been sober from Weed for 5 years now .. making decisions sober is better then being making decisions high 💯🙏🏽
I used to dab like crazy until God showed me it wasn't ok anymore. I always thought it was ok, eventually it took it's toll and I decided to drop it, all glory to Jesus!!
@@jackdaniels5626 I used herb vapes, smoked for many years. Ultimately my asthma made it hard so I dabbed. The problem was that messes with your brain because of such high percentages of THC. Eventually I was just wasting my life on the stuff and felt conviction about it. Not the first time either. Now I don't smoke, vape or drink. But I do understand why people do, and no judgment. I feel personally with my walk with God he wants me clean so that's where I have been since April.
@@jackdaniels5626then after a while it takes more to feel "uplifted".
Then you want to be uplifted all the time.
Then you don't feel normal unless you're uplifted.
It's an addiction being high, drunk, ect. Same thing.
@@yodaddy9362 bingo
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@yodaddy9362 If someone wants to partake once a week/month/year it's not going to affect their lives. It's called self control. Live an ecclesiastical life. Don't try and be a perfect saint and don't be a complete raging sinner. I can only indulge a couple times a year because I know myself and know cannabis is a weak point for me but those few times are a wonderful experience.
Been praying for years my husband stops smoking weed. He is truly addicted. Anyone reading this please send a quick prayer to God to have him quit once and for all. God bless ❤🙏
I can understand because I was a heavy heavy smoker for 20-30 years and feel much better since I've cut way back and basically edibles 70% of the time. Less is more for me now days
Praying now
As soon as God supplements the joy, peace, comfort, and happiness cannabis brings me, I'll stop, and so will he. I pray every day that God will take away my desire for cannabis (if it's truly a sin) and turn it into a stronger desire for Him. My brain doesn't produce as much natural dopamine as regular people and cannabis fills the void. The only reason people self medicate is to provide themselves with the peace and comfort their body denies them. If God supplements that with HIS joy, love, and comfort, there would be no need for US to supplement it ourselves.
@@abundantharmony I struggle with this too, but the other day I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. it was unlike any High I’ve ever had in my life.
I felt my heart be firmly hugged, more than a nurturing mother could give. It almost took my breath away. I was left with such of a confusing amount of euphoria.
I’m starting to find a new hobby, or repetitive task that will help me replace this ritual (I naturally followed )that takes place while smoking.
My prayers are being answered, although my desire to change has been reluctance… My love, for our Lord and Savior is much greater.
I can slowly feel the effects of it fade away and my appetite for it as well. I’m hoping to trade this addiction in for something that pleases God. I’ve been slowly getting into the Bible, so maybe that will be my new addiction next 😂
@@abundantharmonyDid you listen to the interview? THC is a destroyer. In the long run it CAUSES anxiety and along the way you become dependent.
Search: How to increase dopamine.
As a paraplegic I was on opiate meds for years and almost died, medical marijuana has helped me get off all opiate meds and have stayed off for the past 4 years, cannabis helped me stay clean
It can be used as medication. God bless you!
@@melissamcclellan4095 thank you, God bless
Me to
That’s amazing. God is the only one who can tell you not to. Not people ❤❤
I had a surgery 21 years ago and have been chronic pain ever since. I'm a Christian and Christian pastors made me feel like I was going to hell for using it. The Bible says to ask for wisdom and I did. I don't care what Christian leaders say anymore.
Christafari is my favorite band. Probably the most consistent Christ-In music out there. "What is the difference between you and me? The love of God." Brothers and sisters we need no more signs to see the season is at hand. Renew your commitment, test yourselves, I know that you and everyone you know are under spiritual satanic attacks. Forgive let God be the judge. The four scariest words you can hear are: "I knew you Not"call out to Jesus he will leave the ninety-nine to come find you.. don't be left behind. A warning with love, sinner2sinners. Peace
Amen. We love you too!
I want to share my testimony:
I was a musician in my city. I chased my fleshly desires and I found some success. I had a band and was performing and touring every weekend in bars and all the rest. smoking drinking doing all kinds of drugs, having sex with random people etc. This lifestyle lead me to my lowest point. I found myself in jail. I was in jail for weeks and my first night there was a Bible in my cell. I fasted and prayed and seeker God with all my heart mind and soul and read His Bible from the first page. The Holy Spirit totally filled my body and changed my heart and name in a real way. All my mental issues were healed. My addictions were gone. Demons were cast out. Jesus totally saved me and revealed Himself to me. Since that moment, I have totally turned my back on that lifestyle and have only lived to glorify God and share His Gospel. he can do the same for you. I am the best I have ever been and feel more free and full of joy than I thought possible. God is real and He loves you. Pray to Him. He offers peace, healing, and endless joy.
I was smoking all day every day to function and Jesus healed me in an instant through His Holy Spirit. Today I am 12 weeks sober
Praise God, praise Jesus! Welcome home brother!
Keep that journey up. You're going to get tempted or influenced at some point to go back to doing some of those things again. Just stay in prayer, read your Bible, talk with others that are in the same situation or gone through what you've gone through, join a prayer group and share Jesus Christ with others. Thank you for sharing your story. 😊 God Bless You! ❤🙏.
Be SOBER [well balanced and self disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungey] looking someone to devour.
Key word "sober." The enemy wants you to justify smoking weed. We are to be self disciplined in all areas of our lives. We don't need anything outside ourselves to enhance our reality. We are self sufficient in Christ's sufficiency.
It's important to remember that each walk with Christ is different but He will shed light in every area of darkness. Be sober of mind is a good start.
God bless 🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾 plz send a prayer up for me
@twonexclusivez3139 Lord, I lift this man up to you. I pray you surround him with Your loving arms and begin to unravel a deep inner healing in every area of his life. Open doors that need to be opened in his life, and close/lock every door that he must not walk through. Guide him into Your love and light into eternity. Shalom shalom.
What do you think about cbd ?
I say this verse every night at Compline
@@adamburwell4081 what about edibles
I still smoke weed. Got my med card in CO. Being a mechanic my whole life has taken a toll on my body. I also take kratom. The stuff doesn't even get me high. Just helps with the pain among many other things. However I haven't been smoking like I use to. The gym has been helping a ton. I'm thankful for my past because it can be used to help others in addiction but some days I wish I never took the road of pills and drugs. It takes years of healing. Physically, spiritually and mentally.
I occasionally do it for mostly medical reasons bur sometimes recreational, the key is self control and balance. If you're a good for nothing pot head that doesn't do anything with your life or is high all the time than it's bad. However, I treat it with the same rules as drinking. Biblically, it's undeniable that drinking is okay, but getting drunk or becoming an alcoholic is a sin. So getting so high that you're not in control or you are obsessed with it, than it's a sin.
The key is to not do it at all and to find other means of healing. One hit can take you from 0-100 one sip of alcohol doesn’t do that to you. I pray for you to let the lord soften your heart when it comes to cannabis and that you can see that consuming any form of cannabis has negative effects on your heart, lungs and body. I only say this cuz I was once saying the same thing you just did. God bless you brotha
@@mikeaguilar2392It's called denial, but you're denying it with great reasons. I too was there
@@devanne3do you not think it's equal to alcohol?
@@John-yq9qxit's less than alcohol. You can die from one night of drinking. That ain't happening with cannabis.
@@mikeaguilar2392quit with the judgemental nonsense. Everything in balance. Ecclesiastical life, my brother.
Pharmakeia is a nyph in Greek mythology, it has nothing to do with the Hebrew people's. Cannabis and Frankinsence were burnt as an Aromatic offering in a Hebrew temple in Tel Arad Israel it was burned on the left hand Altar at the entrance of the Holy of Holies. It was used in anointing oils for Levite priests and Maleks ( kings) it was burned by ancient Isrealites during their worship of YHWH under king Ahaz 2700 years ago.
By far my biggest and most active temptation. Love the genuine conversation. I live in TN where weed is illegal but the amount of CBD (delta 8) shops is insane.
Marijuana actually makes anxiety worse. As in THC. CbD can help manage pain and anxiety. Most modern marijuana plants have excessive amounts of THC and very little CBD.
No, it can both relieve and cause anxiety. Using cbd with the thc can be good for anxiety.
Question: He said I can drink one beer/glass of wine and not be intoxicated, but can’t smoke a joint and not be intoxicated. So if you have a higher tolerance and a few hits doesn’t get you intoxicated then why is it any different?
I have a close friend who got psychosis from only smoking weed, he been in mental hospital for 15 years now.. i have a friend's girlfriend who got psychosis too for 2 years now and living on the streets from only weed. Be careful out there people, Turn to God instead of dope 🙏🏻
It was more than likely laced with something else. It is too easy to adulterate.
@@010101Be it was not laced, it's over time, brother i know what I'm talking about. But believe what u want I'm just telling
Although I’m sure you have the right purpose, anyone with a little bit of knowledge knows you made that up I’m sorry that is scientifically impossible
Yeah, right, and then a volcano spewed monkeys to the moon.
@@willdorais6760 Do more research, it is actually scientifically proven and i have witnessed it...
Crushed 3 vertebra from a 40ft fall in 2002. Dropped all pills for marijuana. Love GOD first. But do use for pain. Don't get high but do get relief. My doctor, actual doctor advised that I vape or cook and understood why I'd wanted to swap out the pills for it. The pills had me high, forgetting the day before and things of said nature. Weed has worked much better for me.
Yeah but these folks dont understand.
@SeekTheCross amen, but there are some of us in the very same situation who do understand. Jesus still comes regardless of the smoke if you genuinely seek Him, it happened to me
I think you need a true man of God to pray for you, you don't need to hooked on any stuff Jesus can heal you
I'm now 40, my Dr. prescribed weed for my seizures because it's the only thing that stops them. None of the pills worked. My Pastor also OKAYs the use for me. I don't get high either, its strictly for medical use
I'm 31. My chest pain has disappeared i was taking small amounts of cbd/thc. The amount is so small it does not even effect me. It's there as a medicine for me personally.
I’m a Christian too and I used to smoke before I became a Christian over 30 years ago, but I started again since 2020. It has helped me with everything from menopause to anxiety and depression. It used to be taboo growing up, but in the Caribbean islands this is more natural and normal, so I feel okay. I honestly think DC and hateful groups could benefit from consuming ganja. They can get the work done with love and kindness instead of acting ruthless.
Yeah, I smoke but not too much at all. It's terrible if too much imo.
Where u from ? I stop smkg after 15 years . I feel great! 🥰
@@romdelatierra Virgin Islands
Just thinking about it logically, smoking anything is literally bad. Meth is taken for medicinal uses (in VERY SMALL AMOUNTS), Codeine & Promethazine is as well.. None of them you have to smoke. Even CBD is great, when taken medically… smoking anything is bad for your lung and just changes the chemical structure of a *drug…
Lemon Poppy Seeds had legit opium seeds on them. The amount, the dosage, the use.. all of it factors in
I was smoking marijuana for 16 years and when I came to Christ, God made it clear to me He did not want me smoking pot, He wanted me to rely upon HIM for peace, for rest, instead of some drug like marijuana. I haven't gone back to it in 33 years because I've discovered I don't need marijuana, I need Jesus, I need the Holy Spirit. Instead of choosing a narcotic weed, choose instead to let Jesus Christ be your peace and your rest! Our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit and God wants us to take care of our bodies. Smoking marijuana is definitely not good for your lungs. And it's not good for your mind or your spirit.
Im 43 had two strokes.... smoke daily... im a believer and wont take opiates... my doctor told me to smoke......
These type people never talk about how dangerous doctor prescribed head meds are...to them those are JUST FINE AND DANDY HERES AN SSRI MRS.JOHNSON. The doctors are prescribing tons of people MULTIPLE PILLS, BUT WEED BAD MKAYYYY????
I have a chronic pain disorder and I WISH I was able to tolerate THC. It makes me so anxious and even micro-dosing edibles makes me feel awful. I regret smoking regularly from the age of 16 to 28 years old. I feel because I abused it for so many years, I stopped for 10 years and tried micro-dosing edibles for pain and could not tolerate it. As a Christian I wouldn’t use it to get high, but I would micro-dose if I was able.
Edibles are not created equal.
Strains And the producers can offer very different effects.
I wouldn’t trust any edibles not coming from a reputable pharmacy, not just out of some corner smoke shop. You need the whole plant content elements working together, not just one component extracted. It makes a difference.
If anxious, Never use Sativas (especially not BlueDream type). Indica is what you want.
I used to work at a pharmacy finding the right products for patients with various conditions and needs. I also have a chronic pain from connective tissue disorder, and spinal injury after I was run over.
Have you tried making your own?
If people claim you get "high" from one joint, or a few hits, and then claim they can drink one or a few drinks without getting drunk, that means they are literally changing the definitions of "high" and "drunk" to suit their own egotistical views. It's not logical to say you get HIGH from a few hits, but not DRUNK from a few sips. A joint can make some people "buzzed" and others "high" out of their mind, just like an alcoholic drink can make some people "drunk", and others "buzzed".
I totally agree, I smoke because I have a condition called gastroparesis and eating any kind of food healthy or unhealthy gives me pain , causes me to throw up , and causes blood sugar spikes (sometimes) and weed has helped me better that any medicine the doctors have previously prescribed me, I believe that one joint or one hit won't always get you to a ridiculous point, weed has different strengths just like alcohol
@@dbest85040 And you shouldn't be punished for your medicine!
If You drink one small glass of wine even as a big guy as this, you are intoxicated/drunk/under influence. RUclips reaction is slower, you relax, ...
Amen,a pastor won't say "go have a drink either"
Amen to that! @abundantharmoney
Highly interested in this topic cause I'm a paraplegic and I use medical marijuana for sleep and pain relief. I did smoke when I was younger too and so I can compare new stuff with old, while it's stronger I use less and therefore less plant material and tar. I actually vape hash concentrate cause there is no combustion or tar... I've consumed earlier and I'm thinking very clearly, a couple hits of hash and I'm still less high than a couple beers. I can read the Bible high and follow along with preaching and teaching so I strongly feel that I'm not doing anything wrong
I want to stop smoking. It’s tough. Please pray for me.
Me too homie , you got this
@@taylorgill8209 you got it bro. God is with us.
pray for me as well. ill be praying.
same.. its hard but worth it
If you love reggae music and are Christian, christafari music is perfect 🔥
I like Chronixx music. He’s Rastafarian but he references biblical principles and has very Christ like messages in his music
I like this video, I feel convicted and also encouraged to give up smoking. I've tried multiple times and I always have gone back in the past. I'm not very consistent about my praying as it stands now sadly, so if anyone who reads this and would be so kind as to pray for me I would highly appreciate it. I know Jesus can heal me from this addiction
I have stopped smoking now for about a year now, and I still have anxiety occasionally, but I feel the 20years smoking marijauna truly gave me anxiety in the long run. This podcast definitely speaks truth, God bless.
God can and is willing to heal you
another banger, thanks for uploading this, Godbless 🙏
I dont understand how hard it is to stop smoking weed.. i smoked so much and stopped on a dime at 26 to join the service. Its not hard.
I’ve been delivered from smoking weed. It’s only been one week but I literally have no cravings for it and I thank God!!!! I never thought I would see this day.
The best pain relief I have found is through equal parts medical grade frankincense, copaiba, and Idaho balsam fir in a capsule. The properties of copaiba are incredible and similar to cannabis but no thc, no high. Highly recommend looking into this.
I smoked everyday for 6 years until this May. But even though I’ve quit I don’t think it’s better to take pharmaceuticals or pain pills or whatever. Cannabis exists for a reason, it has actual medical benefits, but I know for me I was just a stoner & that’s a very different thing. These things demand nuance it’s not black & white.
As a Rasta, I don’t smoke weed, I don’t consume fire, I praise Jah Rastafari and I pray to him, that’s how I communicate, greetings from South Africa
These kinds of medicinal plants are God's mercy for those suffering or dying... but when it becomes a recreation and ab*se of the substance, there's a serious problem. Intention matters. It's a heart issue.
I’ve had two major surgeries. A brain surgery and a major neck surgery. I have constant severe nausea. I’ve suffered from major pain and debilitating symptoms for 5 years now. I’m 8 months post op from my second surgery and I’m actually feeling a little better. However, I have to smoke every single day bc of my nausea and pain. But I’ve had to smoke for so long bc of my symptoms and my pain, I literally don’t get “high.”
I would love to be delivered and healed from this, I hate having to do this every day.
I'm 51 and my back has gone out terrible pain I use for pain and sleep I'm a Christian am I wrong for doing it
No. I'm Christian, too
I wish i didn't smoke weed. Hard to quit after smoking for 25 years
It isn't difficult. Just man up.
It is bro i feel you, I stopped 4 years ago now and I had to do it cold turkey. Luckily it was lock down and I just stayed in bed for a week and every time I got the urge I went to sleep. If you can try booking a few days of work, get all your food in for that week and just isolate until its out your system. Then avoid other smokers for a week or so and you could be ok
@brumtownmiller6130 Thanks man I appreciate that, it's helpful advice I'll try. God bless.
@@CenturianCorneliousGreat advice. That was easy.
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@@CenturianCorneliousokay fed
I was a heavy smoker for years and had to be super high to leave the house and used it recreationally and socially and Jesus set me free
YEA RIGHT 🤥
From atheist to Christian weed never helped me 13-28 everyday never missed. Praying every day Jesus can save me from this addiction. I pray for a strong will that’s not my own to strike a fear in me to stop and to turn to God! Please pray for my dumb as
Throw it all away bro, Jesus will help you but your strength will come in doing the action. In the book of Joshua there was accursed items in the camp and i till they got rid of them they would lose every battle but you have God on your side to give you the strength to throw away your accursed items and WIN every battle in Jesus name amen.
In the bible Paul uses the Greek word Pharmakeia to describe the sin of sorcery. In English it it the root word associated with pharmaceutical or drugs. So while the masses feel it might be innocent it is far easier to avoid it than find out your were chasing what you should not. In stead of looking for that high wouldn't it be a better thing to spend real quality time with our Lord?
I remember when the Holy Spirit told me I had to stop. It scared me because I had become dependent on it and He said, "I don't want you dependent on anything but Me." When I began to resist the temptation, He took the desire for it from me.
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Proverbs 31: 4-7 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts....
If you are strong in your doctrine and you're in Christ, your defense should be strong enough through God's word to subdue any ignorant thoughts that come through your head. High or not. The word is the answer. If your conviction says you shouldn't, don't. Not everyone is afraid of psychedelics though. Some of us grew up in Detroit during the late 90's rave scene and experienced much stronger substances. 1 Corinthians 10:23 “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.
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One thing is that cannabis has never made me believe I didn't need God. Also it isnt always about escapism..and this focus on youth is an over done argument.
Talk to the millions of skilled labor and professionals who went to work.
Some of our biggest sins are the ones we try to justify the most
But why is it ok to have a few drinks and catch a little buzz,but not drunk, and it's not ok to catch a little buzz off of Marijuana!? Be smart.XO
It depends in my opinion, if one is addicted then yes it’s a problem. I am Ethiopian Tewahedo and Rastafari and I use herb . Now on days of fasting I abstain from herb useage
I love Pastor Mark. He has more experience than most...listening to his admonitions are worthy...
What about kaneh bosem in Exodus 30:23? Were the Jews practicing witchcraft when they used cannabis in the holy anointing oil?
Hey Ruslan. I have a question about a song if you dont mind answering me. 😁
Cannabis helped me with mental problems! It even helped me opened my mind to Jesus! I listen to KJV audio stoned and I enjoyed it all the way through!
I’m struggling with 15 years of addiction to THC. In that I’m falling short of the glory of God. …. Pray for me….
What worked for me bro is I gathered all my bongs, bud, wax, dabs, pens, grinders and lighters threw them in a trash bag and said “Jesus this is for you I’m putting it on the alter.” And I went to the Dumpster and threw it hard inside. Then trusted God would come through and help me and she did and it’s been years and I wouldn’t go back for anything. Love you bro you’re a champion and can do all thing through Christ who gives you strength (Philippians 4:16)
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All I’m saying is when comparing weed to alcohol is flawed. Caffeine needs to be taken out the church. Too much caffeine can be psychedelic. Alcohol underage can have brain damage.
Why did you censor yourself saying "weed"? There are entire channels dedicated to experimental drug use and they NEVER get strikes.
Take the word WEED out and insert coffee/caffeine. Do we still have the same opinion?
Yes. But they are different kind of drugs too. One is a stimulant other is a sedative. Their effects on our life differs tremendously. I am 31 year old ex muslim now east orthadox and i smoked weed for 15 years. After i accepted Christ in my life my tradition warned me abd saved me from this sinister addiction. I hope you will get over it too.
Love Christafari! Ruslan, you should do a Collab with Pastor Bob Beeman out of Mount Juliet, Tennessee. At sanctuary international.
I'm a mentally ill combat veteran I'm a Jewish Christian man is this still wrong me and my wife both smoke weed together I don't see anything wrong with it
Then just don't do it until youre an adult. Most of the examples he uses are teenagers. Why? Most of the people commenting about how harmful it is say they started in Middle School. Why does no one mention people who only use in moderation as adults, seeing as they're the majority of users?
The capture rate is, at most, 9%, not even close to 30%. Heroin isn't even that high.
Have you ever interviewed with V. Rose ?
Doubtful the guy you went to high school w/ that became homeless was because of his weed consumption. He was probably on that path with or without weed. Also, its true that you cant smoke a joint without getting high. However, there are certainly levels of high. Like with alcohol, there are levels to it. It can be enjoyed with moderation. If the Bible gives an all clear to consume alcohol in moderation, there should be no issue with consuming weed in moderation. Its also pretty irresponsible to be blaming weed for the inidividuals you mentioned that ended up homeless and in jail. Weed by itself doesn't have this heavy of an impact like you guys are portraying it.
My pastor is ok with using small amounts of it for my scoliosis in my back. I take CBD everyday but only use small amounts thc analogs for back pain.
taking a bowl hit and smoking a whole joint is way different.
Jesus Saves
Holy Trinity within me is my goal in life.
I smoke weed but I recognize it as a struggle Area that I know Jesus can take away/ out of my life. Let’s not justify falling short, just because the world supports it. I recognize my current condition, and my shortcomings make me want the Lord more. If we minimize our shortcomings and rationalize them, it takes away from the weight of sin and what Christ did for us on the cross. If Jesus wouldn’t do it, I don’t think we should justify it. I don’t believe Jesus would smoke weed.
If it wasn’t prescribed by a doctor, it’s not medicinal don’t fool yourself.
The sins that we generally agree are clearly sin, are justified by those communities in the same manner that we justify weed. The true root of it is, we like it and don’t want to stop so we justify it so we don’t have to change.
As soon as God supplements the joy, peace, comfort, and happiness cannabis brings me, I'll stop. I pray every day that God will take away my desire for cannabis (if it's truly a sin) and turn it into a stronger desire for Him. My brain doesn't produce as much natural dopamine as regular people and cannabis fills the void. The only reason people self medicate is to provide themselves with the peace and comfort their body denies them. If God supplements that with HIS joy, love, and comfort, and peace, there would be no need for US to supplement it ourselves.
@@abundantharmony that’s counter intuitive because you’re giving that space to weed and not to God so of course the thing you are giving it over to is the thing producing the results. How could you know if God supplements those things for you if every-time you feel the void, you fill it with weed? Have you given the same time and indulgence to God that you’ve given to weed? If you’ve spent 10 years smoking weed, spend 10 years with God and then say whether or not he filled the void. We give all the time and power to everything else and then wonder why God ain’t workin.
@@reignbalboa because I've tried stopping and it was absolutely miserable. How else do you think I would know?
@@abundantharmony that’s tough man. I’m sorry you’re going through that. Just keep faith in Christ you are not defined by your flaws you are defined but the one you put your faith in who paid the price. I’m not judging you I struggle too. Stay strong brother.
@@reignbalboa Pray that God removes my desire for weed completely pls. I need all the help I can get.
Liars lies lies
But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.
Romans 14:23
It’s not wrong to want to feel relief, to relax, to lift your spirits, but we shouldn’t go straight to drugs or alcohol to feel that sense of relief. There are other things we can do to “feel” better. First go before the Lord and then go down the list of self care. Self care often doesn’t involve drugs(medicine) or alcohol. From my own experience, getting high because you are bored isn’t a good idea. Absorbing THC often without the purpose to treat a health symptom can open you up to many problems, spiritual and physical, resulting in real life consequences. Weed isn’t bad, it’s how the man uses it. This goes for all drugs and alcohol. We need to remember self control, enjoy soberness often, and pray for each other.
Some drugs are definitely bad like crack or heroin…
@@mrpotatoguy1 right haha 😅 I was more thinking like over the counter medicine. People be poppin to many pills these days instead of making healthier choices.
I am going to use God's plants as my medicine, He created it for us. Drugs are artificial and chemical, a plant just grows like that if done the correct way. Alcohol is not forbidden neither. The Bible does warn against addiction, too much of anything is bad. Like Paul said all things are permissable but not everything is beneficial, marijuana is beneficial in many ways especially for the sick.
I challenge you to a debate
Genesis 1: 28-30 .... seed bearing fruit to be used as your meat ...
I have had four back surgeries and CBD helps my pain , and I don't have to take pain pills , only a Ibuprofen when needed , it does help , but the THC gets one high
How can you hate on Rastafarian culture but you take their name for yourself and use a Jamaican accent ?
Stopped smoking it’s been a year now by the grace of god
Thanks for that!
I can't take narcotics I'm a ex hard drug addict heroin meth crack and cocaine i don't use that anymore in my life Jesus christ delivered my from this
“christafari” doesnt make sense.. that’s disrespectful as rastafari came from selassies name what is a christafari??
This guy claiming he was sick as a dog until he got weed is just too much BS to handle.
I’m a Christian that has been around cannabis culture most of my life and definitely support the idea of people not abusing it or even staying away from it all together.
But this seems like you are speaking on something you don’t truly understand.
I smoked it for eight years straight. I know my story. And it’s true. It’s not just mine, but the story of many chronic marijuana users.
As a child of to Caribbean parents raised around rastas and many other people that smoked/smoke it (including myself) i can say its bs too. Yes you can get addicted but unless your smoking it mixed with other stuff, non of those issues he described happens. He just exaggerated it to make smoking seem worse so less educated Christians don't try it.
If you ingest high amounts of thc constantly then you will start to get physically sick and wont be able to eat without it. This high level of consumption of a period time can also cause insomnia as well.
I think when it’s comes to medical mari, it’s important to think of it as something like oxycodone, diazepam, or morphine, etc. They have affective medicinal purposes, but should be used for those specific reasons (post op, child birth, neuro/psychological treatment, etc.). If they are used outside of that, and without further considerations of other treatment options, then you’re venturing into substance abuse territory.
I was addicted to weed from age 12 til 28. I lost my house from it and still put it infront of my priorities, until I was completely healed from the addiction by the Holy Spirit
WTFRIG you sold your house for a plant you can grow in the garden?
@@Montross4440 no
Some resources to refute this:
Kanehbosm documentary
Cannabis in the church book
You can't refute the Bible that says to be sober. Also, Qaneh-Bosm is NOT proven fact, just a theory. I was a cannabis chemist with my own lab for 7 years.
It's nice seeing Christafari on here!❤
This man was never a rastafarian , rasta is not about religion its a way of life, culture and traditions derive from indians africans and indigenous people
Hebrews 6: 7-8 and Genesis 1: 11-13
Thank you !
At 15? No, of course not. Twenty-five at the youngest.
Addicted? Equally ridiculous. Cannabis is no more addictive than doughnuts. I've used tons of the stuff. I ran out one day and never bothered restocking because I had other priorities. I didn't want to spend the money on it. Haven't smoked in two years. Don't know when I will again. Doesn't much matter. I'm a busy guy. Anyone "addicted" to cannabis is merely immature and has too much time on their hands.
This guy says he has two family members "who had to be in mental hospitals from it." No, he doesn't. Obviously he has mental illness running in the family. That happens.
As to what it does, is that drunkenness? Well, no, it isn't. People react to it differently. Some become sillier because they are foolish people, and that foolishness is amplified. Others become contemplative because they are at core contemplative people. Some may go dancing and be vacuous, because they are ditzy, unserious people to start with.
I'm not for the never smoke thing but do 5 minutes of googling and you'll find out how wrong you are. It is addictive. So many studies on the subject... anywhere from 10-30% of weed smokers are addicted. Just because you don't think so doesn't change the fact. One of my best friends didn't believe panic attacks were real till he had a mental breakdown from work/family stress. I struggled for nearly a decade trying to get my cannabis habit under control and it wasn't because I had too much time on my hands 😂
Like anything else, it can be abused, but this notion that weed is bad is nonsense!!
Anyone that smokes weed, quit as soon as possible. Its another portal for demons to enter into your life. Smoking leads to hell.
Weed issue is interesting. From a secular view, weed is addictive among other things, and from a biblical view. It's the perception of sin. Not a good look to the world if a pastor is smoking weed.
Amen bro Jesus loves you
2 months and 25 days sober of weed. I was delivered from an actual demon. Self deliverance,
of course all glory be to God. Weed is no good indeed. Unless you have a legit medical thing and you have consulted with your elders. (Church leaders, doctors, parents eta. God bless everyone. May your eyes and ears be open to the holy spirit. May you heart recieve and mind understand amen hallelujah 🙏🏼 ✊🏽🩸✝️👑🦅
Don't forget those prescription drugs there just as bad I'm going to smoke my weed
I've always considered drunkeness to be conisistent reliance on something and putting it before God. That said, REV 1:29 (I believe) gives us ALL seed bearing herbs.
That be Genesis…not Revelation
Tried quitting So many times It's so hard Because it's Legal where I am at and it's everywhere
If weed was illegal in Gods kingdom would you still do it
If you need ANYTHING other than Jesus to relieve your depression, anxiety and whatever else you suffer from, you are commiting idolatary. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life." He meant those words. Weed can open your mind to principalities which will convince you to stay in your desires.
A Night Prayer
Jesus Christ, my God, I adore You and thank You for all the graces You have given me this day. I offer You my sleep and all the moments of this night. I place myself and all my loved ones, wherever they may be, in Your sacred side and under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother. Let Your holy angels stand watch and keep us in peace. Amen.
@RuslanKD, purely out of curiosity, why did you censor the word "weed" in this video?
Great interview! Never ever ever smoked pot and the smell is abhorrent to me. CBD creams and oil on the other hand are incredible for skin and healing.
I thank god everyday that he gave me weed to smoke or ingested over alcohol or any other actual drug/psychedelic
i’m a christian who has being doing edibles. If you need it for pain for real then it’s better than the alternative. But no we should not be doing it
Right 😂
Pastor: “Take that bong hit” 😂