What does the Bible say about substance abuse?
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 These lines speak to taking care of your body. You should not harm that which was created by God in His image. Substance abuse of any kind certainly harms the body and the mind. It can also lead to self-harming and even death.
What God says about addiction?
Corinthians10:13. “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. Godis faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
How can you show love to others that disagree with you or with what the church teaches?
Loving others while disagreeing with them at the same time is possible. To show respect to someone means that we esteem them….There are some things we can do as we interact with others who don’t share our worldview and beliefs.
- Ask Questions Respectfully.
- Don’t Say It Mean.
- Avoid Arguments.
- Show Empathy.
- Listen With Purpose.
Is smoking a sin in the Bible?
Since smoking is an addiction, it certainly enslaves the smoker. The Bible states: “Whoever perpetrates a sin is a slave of that sin”. A smoker may ruin his spiritual life and lose his relationship with God as a result of smoking.
What does the Bible say about staying away from temptation?
Avoid Tempting Situations The Lord Jesus taught His disciples to ask God, “do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). If you ask God to help you avoid temptation, then you should also be vigilant to stay away from tempting situations.
How do you love those who disagree with you?
3. Agree to disagree. Loving those who disagree with you doesn’t automatically mean having to change your own opinion or condone everything they’re saying.
Is it a sin to not help someone?
Sins are not actions from a list of rules. Sins are actions that are contrary to the will of God. God loves us and wants what is best for us (what helping us is). So it is not sin to help someone in the way God would help them.