I have found that the Spirit of God and Scriptures give me a high.
Does anyone know what the Scriptures say about obeying the laws of the government that God has subjected you to?
Ok John, I don't evidently get a high from the Spirit of God and His holy Scriptures like you do, but I do get peace and comfort, and instruction in righteousness. And many times I get convicted in my heart. I also see that you are the same old JFK, always trying to say, in between the lines of your posts, that you are holier than most of us on this forum, no matter how long we have been here and studied, and continue to study the essays by Ray and studying the Scriptures with the Spirit of God guiding and teaching us. You still judge by not actually coming right out and saying it, using sarcasm or humor.
Also, the Scriptures do say in Romans 13 that we are to submit/be subjected to the governing authorities. God has put them in the positions they are in. So, it is ok for believers to utilize marijuana, if they feel a need, in those states in this nation where it is legal for medical, or even recreational purposes, because they would be subjecting themselves to the authorities and laws of the land. How do your square up your Scriptural argument with that? And, how do you justify that in this nation where almost half of the states have legalized marijuana in one form or another, but the other (more conservative) states have not okayed it for their people? So if I'm a believer in one of the legalized states and utilize marijuana for chronic pain management, or anxiety, or depression, etc. I am subjecting myself to the authorities and powers that be and everything is copacetic. But, my brother or sister in a state in this same nation, who may desire to use marijuana for chronic pain management, or depression, or anxiety, etc. they would be judged by you and other believers who are against marijuana in any shape or form, for any reason. But you are free to drink alcohol, or even smoke cigarettes, just because this nation says they are legal even though both of those substances have been proven to be detrimental to life and health.
That makes no sense. No matter how much anyone in this whole country tries to say it does.
As I said in my original post response to this thread, God knows my heart, He is my judge. This is not a subject I take lightly and one I have prayed about.
God still works in mysterious ways.
All is of God.
claudia