Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Marijuana and Cannabis"
The Bible doesn't mention marijuana specifically but provides principles about sobriety, self-control, and not being 'brought under the power' of any substance.
The Bible doesn't mention marijuana specifically but provides principles about sobriety, self-control, and not being 'brought under the power' of any substance.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." — 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Marijuana and Cannabis?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?"
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance."
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