Acts 8:9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.
The particular strategy mentioned above is clearly outlined in the holy scriptures, so that none be deceived concerning the multitude of benefits that are advertised in the use of harmful drugs, especially those that produce the adverse effects on the mind, we referred to earlier. And persons who become hooked on harmful mind- altering drugs, in different forms will suffer adverse effects sooner or later, because in many instances, the bad effects are not realized immediately.
In fact, one of the main problems associated with addiction is that human minds become trained to recognize certain drugs as bringing relief or pleasure. Thus, the body and mind are trained to recognize or interpret such substances as being something good, not bad, and after a while, the cravings can become so strong that it reaches a tipping point, where it is extremely difficult to live without them.
And in some unfortunate cases, by the time correct intervention is sought, it is already too late. So, let’s now address squarely, the pros and cons of using marijuana and harmful opioids as pain killers. As was with the tree of knowledge of good and evil, ganga may have some level of tangible benefit, but it also produces some harmful side effects that can play a definitive role in the battle for our minds, as far as decision-making goes.
Mark 5:25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!