Romans 15:1-3 “We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
{2} Let each of us please his neighbour for his good, leading to edification.
{3} For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, the reproaches of those who reproached You fell on me.”
Christians are no Longer Their Own
The Bible says that we belong to God and we are to glorify Him with our body and with the way we live.
1 Corinthians 6:20 for you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
We’re not to be infected by Mind Bending Stimulants
The Bible warns believers to not be taken over by alcohol, and (by repercussion) others stimulants such as drugs that can distort our thinking or make us less able to control our behaviour. Instead, the Bible teaches that we should be under the influence of God’s power -- that is, we should be filled with His Spirit, which gives us the “buzz” of His power, His peace and his wondrous strength.
Ephesians 5:17-18 “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
{18} and do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit...”
Addictions Are Not Pleasing To God
An addiction is anything we can’t free ourselves from, which overrules our freedom to choose, whether physically or psychologically. As Christians, we are given power over habits and behaviour - they should not have power over us.
1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”
Jesus Can Set You Free!
If you are addicted to drugs, ask Christ to give you power to overcome them, and He will. Don’t seek to justify your addiction, but keep reaching toward full and complete freedom.
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name: (John 1:12).
Seek the anointed prayers of church leaders and other Christians -- God promises to honour their prayer of faith to help you (James 5:15).
Be encouraged. God will never condemn the person who keeps reaching out to Him -- who keeps trying to grow and make progress in Him. If you sin, ask Him to forgive you (1 John 1:9), then get up and keep moving on and growing closer to Him. And be assured, the closer you draw to Him, the further He will withdraw you from the old life of sin and bondage to drugs!
