Discuss, reason and participate with those among you. Invite God into the conversation, for He alone is the basis for and the understanding of how to pursue “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Come to perceive and understand things beyond what you see or hear. Eliminate as much evil and injustice as possible, while it is possible among you.
In recent years, several young adults in churches have asked me about drinking beer. A few have asked me about smoking weed. More are asking. The answer is found in perhaps a hundred different verses, all communicating the same principles. However, since one of the books I am reading through at this time is Leviticus, why not answer them there? If dusty old Leviticus answers their question, perhaps the Biblical evidence runs pretty deep.
The following material is written foremost to believers — followers of Christ Jesus. If you are not a follower, the material will likely offend you. It is not my goal to offend. But the offense of Truth simply reveals our need for close relationship with God. Humble yourself, and welcome the Truth to do its work.
“Every night before I rest my head
See those dollar bills go swirling ’round my bed.
I know they’re stolen, but I don’t feel bad.
I take that money, buy you things you never had.”
Lyrics from Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye – Free Money, first released on Smith’s 1975 album Horses.
Universalism – to believe every person will be rescued from an eternity separated from God. This view is not biblically correct. It is wrong thinking, and smells like smoke because it is from the pit, Luke 8:26-31, Revelation 9:1-11, 20:1-8.