My husband and I are believers, but he smokes weed. I don't like it

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Truthraines

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I am a worship leader, devout God loving southern girl raised up pretty conservatively I guess you could say. My husband is a new Christian. He's from Brazil and is totally okay with smoking weed and drinking with his friends. I know what Gods word says about it but he doesn't want to hear it bc he truly enjoys that experience with them. I'm walking in the other direction. I want God to control my every move I make. But he sees that as no fun. He can't see the reward of being obedient to Gods words and will not hear it from me. I'm worried our marriage is in danger and we have a little boy. I don't know how to handle this on my own. Absolutely none of my family knows or my friends. They would be so ashamed of him bc he's such and awesome person, just keeps messing up in those areas. Any advice believers?
 
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If it is not interfering with his work, schooling or life then he doesn't have anything to be ashamed of, what particular things are you speaking about in regards to knowing what Gods word says about it? I'm just trying to figure out what is actually wrong here so I may try and give advice.

God gave us every plant yielding seed on the face of the earth. Gen 1:29 and there is nothing wrong in drinking with moderation. I personally ( been in a serious long term with someone with bad alcohol issues) would only be worried about drinking.
 
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Kisses1990

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Nothing wrong with ganja. Indulgence, not compulsion.
 
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Truthraines

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It's just that I feel like a hypocrite bc we are also Sunday school teachers for the teens at our church. I feel they would be hindered if they found out that their Sunday school teacher smokes weeds, gets high and drinks every weekend. Then go to church, just doesn't feel right ya know? He says smoking actually makes him feel closer to God and to me. But I feel like he's looking for an "experience " instead of seeking what God wants him to do. I guess it boils down to the fact that I'm scared he has no fear of the Lord and that he will make foolish choices that will affect our lives for the worst. Sometimes he drives when he's high or drunk and thinks nothing can happen to him. Wreck, DUI, nothing has happened so he thinks it won't. This would forever effect our lives. I love him very much and I truly want to see him set free from this. But only the holy spirit can draw him to him.
 
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It's just that I feel like a hypocrite bc we are also Sunday school teachers for the teens at our church. I feel they would be hindered if they found out that their Sunday school teacher smokes weeds, gets high and drinks every weekend. Then go to church, just doesn't feel right ya know? He says smoking actually makes him feel closer to God and to me. But I feel like he's looking for an "experience " instead of seeking what God wants him to do. I guess it boils down to the fact that I'm scared he has no fear of the Lord and that he will make foolish choices that will affect our lives for the worst. Sometimes he drives when he's high or drunk and thinks nothing can happen to him. Wreck, DUI, nothing has happened so he thinks it won't. This would forever effect our lives. I love him very much and I truly want to see him set free from this. But only the holy spirit can draw him to him.
That does worry me a lot. If he is a Sunday school teacher (or anyone else for that matter) drunk driving is unacceptable behavior. For some people it actually does work that way (feeling closer to others and a higher power, pot, not alcohol.) but he is in a position of authority in the church and should be setting a safe example which includes calling a designated driver. You may want to discreetly bring up the drinking issue to the church leader.
 
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MissCris

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If it is not interfering with his work, schooling or life then he doesn't have anything to be ashamed of, what particular things are you speaking about in regards to knowing what Gods word says about it? I'm just trying to figure out what is actually wrong here so I may try and give advice.

God gave us every plant yielding seed on the face of the earth. Gen 1:29 and there is nothing wrong in drinking with moderation. I personally ( been in a serious long term with someone with bad alcohol issues) would only be worried about drinking.
It appears to be interfering with his marriage...so...I'd say that's a problem.
 
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kenisyes

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Since you are both in visible ministries in the church, why isn't the pastor on top of this? Could the two of you meet with the pastor and ask him if he feels there is anything the two of you as a couple can do to grow in your ministries?
 
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It appears to be interfering with his marriage...so...I'd say that's a problem.
I was trying to get more information, just because a spouse is upset about something doesn't always mean the other is doing wrong.
Obviously in this case, yes there is an issue.
 
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To those who say somethings 'natural' it is therefore God given and ok, go smoke some Poison Ivy, or toss some on a salad. That's such a lame excuse. Its natural. We live in a fallen world, where sin has infested even the earth itself. Nature is not behaving the way God intended it to upon first creation.
Pot is a mind altering substance, same as alcohol. Pot causes people to overeat, and become paranoid. Gluttony and fear. Not traits i see from God.
It, and other drugs, are used by occultists to open themselves up to the spiritual world.
Its illegal in the US, and therefore, breaking the law. Regardless of if you think its ok on a spiritual level, the bible does command us to obey the laws of the land, and it is breaking the law to smoke it.

To the OP. You say your husband is a new Christian. Does that mean you married him as a pot smoking, drinking unbeliever? Or were you 'missionary dating'? Did you choosing to marry him effect his ability/decision to come to the US? If its either of these his 'conversion' may be questionable. These aren't accusations, just questions as the way you describe the situation sounds likely that it may fall into one of these categories.
 
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I was in a crumby mood when I typed that. All I can do is live with it. Shoot me now.
 
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AmmiAmmiel

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There's so much I could say to a lot of you to prove you wrong, but that's not my concern. I don't think anyone here has really shared the concern this woman has for her families life! Take into consideration if you were her in her situation, what would you think Christ would have you do? She's openin up her feeling to us in expectation that The Lord will bring her clarity through someone. So be gentle as Christ would be gentle to you,..

I feel this woman's concern, and it grieves me deeply. For I agree with her 100%, she is right to be concerned as she is. If this is such of a serious issue for her to confess this and seek admonition from people she doesn't even know, then we are I'm turn to be serious in all due respect. If I were to see this through her eyes, I'd be seeking counsel from God directly. But most of the time He guides us indirectly. So what we as proclaiming believers are to see this through Gods eyes the best we can (Note: we cannot see everything through His eyes, but from what He has revealed to us about how He sees, we can get a sense). So, my best attempt to give a helpful answer to this woman would be; Pray day and night for The Lord to save your husband. From the looks of it, how you describe his behavior, it doesn't seem like he is saved. He may be Elect of God, but we ultimately don't know that until he is saved (Note: every Elect eventually becomes saved). So I would advise to assume that he is not saved and work towards the end of seeking his salvation. If the more you preach to him the conviction from God about his behavior, he will feel convicted and know his mistakes and repent (if he is saved that is). If not, he will only delve deeper into his sin and it will overcome him. Pray every day, all day and night. But try not to let others know that you're struggling. Stay optimistic, hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Even if the worst happens, God will see you through it and work the worst towards good[: (Romans 8:28). Look up where Paul speaks of marriage, I can't remember where exactly but it's where he says to the husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the Church. This is how God sees a sacred marriage,. If you are living in an unsacred marriage, the only thing you can do is pray that God sanctifies it and makes it sacred. Only He is able to bring about such a change.

Many blessings to you My Sister, may the peace of God be with you[:
 
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Grey

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Nothing in the bible that says hasheesh is wrong.
 
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Grey

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True, but its about as dangerous as drinking alcohol while at the same time a mild pain killer, doesn't seem to evil to me but I realize I gave a simplistic answer, not to mention we are talking about the god who for a while didn't permit eating shrimp.
 
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jimmydiggs

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True, but its about as dangerous as drinking alcohol while at the same time a mild pain killer, doesn't seem to evil to me but I realize I gave a simplistic answer, not to mention we are talking about the god who for a while didn't permit eating shrimp.
The bible tells us to be sober minded, in full control. It also warns us of the sinful desires of the flesh.

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Siberian_Khatru

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True, but its about as dangerous as drinking alcohol while at the same time a mild pain killer...
There seems to be quite a bit of inconclusive evidence on the long term effects of cannabis, to the point that I'm not sure this statement is true. But I respect what you're trying to say.

The bible tells us to be sober minded, in full control. It also warns us of the sinful desires of the flesh.
I'm glad you brought this up. Some circumstances in my personal life have made me question my prejudice to it. Looking at parallel scriptures has helped to reaffirm my seemingly inherent disdain for it. :) (Not that I'm going to use this to wag my finger at others!)
 

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Nothing in the bible that says hasheesh is wrong.
It is a narcotic (and to my knowledge illegal in the US) and so should NOT be used by any born again Christian...period! It beats me completely how Christians can somehow justify that there is nothing wrong in using it (as it is a mind altering substance)! There is no specific Scripture that says it is wrong but there are other general Scriptures that forbid it. Rom 13v1-7 etc...