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Sad because cannabis has saved my life! I have Crohn's disease and cannabis medication has kept me out of the hospital! Before cannabis I almost died from my disease..... Now that im using cannabis im able to work on my motorcycles all day long!!
@@MrSillypoptart God can heal you so that you don’t need anything to cope with it tho. He healed my back so now I don’t have to do anything to cope with the pain.
@oliverleroux9946 Yes, but we are also called to be of a sober mind. Shrooms are a plant, too but also a sin to use because it alters our state of mind. Same goes for weed. 1 Peter 4:7 - Be Sober Minded. You can justify what you think is sober or not, but that won’t change what God considers sober. Hope this helps. May God give you wisdom
I smoked cannabis for 7 years from 2009 till 2016 from age 17 till age 24. In later years I smoked it day in day out. Living in the Netherlands it was hard to quit as you can get cannabis whenever you feel like it as there's basically a coffeeshop 5 minutes from everywhere. Visiting family in Romania in 2015 I visited a monastery with my family and prayed to Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri to help me in my addiction. The first day I arrived back in the Netherlands I could not stop myself from buying cannabis and smoking it. But it would not last for long. A series of traumatic events happened. It was harder and harder for me to enjoy smoking cannabis. I was in a constant state of paranoia. My body was also giving me signs that I could no longer smoke cannabis. My nose felt stuffed all the time. My whole being was saying "I can't anymore" and yet I continued. Mentally I was completely lost, afraid of what the future might hold, jobless, uneducated, nightmares of going back to school. I did not work nor did I go to school for the past 5 years. There was but one option left for me, opening up the Holy Bible and starting to read the New Testament. In the beginning of 2016 I again went to Romania to visit my aunt and this time decided to stay there for a long time, 3 months, and somehow those 3 months were exactly what I needed. When I came back to the Netherlands in the summer of 2016 I have never touched a joint again until this very day, 31 december 2021. From 2017 I went back to school and finally got my college degrees. Now I am allowed to serve God in the Holy Altar while for some 5 years I was in a place where I felt no one could save me, down in a very deep black hole, in darkness, yet God picked me up in His hand and saved me, through the prayers of my loved ones. Glory to God unto the ages of ages!
The blood of the covenant is thicker then the water of the womb, even if we are thousands of miles apart, we are together with the Lord. Peace be with you brother.
As a Christian who uses THC for my horrible menstrual migraines that leave me totally bed ridden and writhing in pain, I don’t know what to think of this. I’d much rather use a plant God created than OTC and prescription medication that can cause strokes and even death. I’m very conflicted 😢
not a theologian or medical professional **** my thought process here is that biggest thing is how Jesus does not condemn alcohol, but condemns drunkenness, meaning chosen possible mpaired foolishness. if cannabis is being used in an unhealthy or hurtful way to your body, your mind, I would say it’s a sin if it isn’t and it’s being used respectfully and with purpose, & it does not negatively impact your relationship with God, it isn’t. People say this shit is black and white and neglect all of the grey - but often when examined the gray is the most simple of all
I'm kinda in the same place as you . I was dealing with stage 4 cancer and the tumor under my arm was no joke. I would love to hear how opioids would fit in here and is it the actual drug or the abuse of it .
oh wow I'm so sorry to hear about your cancer, that makes me really sad. God bless you and if cannabis is what helps you sleep or lessens your pain, I don't believe God would judge you for that. He created the plant and it does seem to have a medicinal purpose, just like the coca plant used to be used for pain relief @@apwmojack
Take god out of the equation and you won't have to be conflicted. Or if you want to stake your peace of mind on a fairy-tale, go ahead. Just be aware there are other options than what the fanatic in the video espouses.
I really repent on my addiction all the time I know he does not look down proud,so I try to spread his word and be kind as I possibly can to anyone who wants a helping hand or needs one. I ask for his forgiveness every night and try to slowdown (quit) as much as I can .
Cannabis is what brought me to the Orthodox Church. I ate a weed cookie and it opened my eyes to how I needed to major course correction with God. True story. It isn’t as simple as ‘drugs are bad’. God can pierce through all states of mind/being.
Its the same way I started my journey, but I would never in my life recommend it to others. God was merciful to me that He picked me up when I was low.
Sin led me to salvation as well. Jesus died for us while we were still in sin. Repentance is necessary for spiritual growth for faith without works is dead.
As someone who has been smoking for 15 years, my children will get the full story. Not the bs i was told about how its going to kill me and kill brain cells. But the real story of how it dulls the senses. Dulls the grandeur of the world. And makes being bored, fun. That's the true danger. Those moments are the ones you should be finding yourself. Creating things, discovering things. Instead, you're fine getting stoned and watching netflix for hours.
That all depends on the person and the usage. When I smoke, I get shit done. I like to smoke before doing my household chores, cleaning, cooking, whatever else I gotta do that’s physical. I can see where you’re coming from though
I was lost in the weeds for 26 years. 26 years of my life were spent high, and mostly drunk. Through the grace of God, I was able to stop drinking one day after blacking out, probably nearly dying. But I still couldn’t stop smoking, even though I hated it. I hated being high, but I couldn’t stop. It was not until I was born again and accepted Jesus into my heart that my desire to get high, watch p*rn, and lie were fully defeated. I have grown spiritually 10 years in 1 month. I am a new man, no longer desiring the things of this world. I pray others will find Jesus and walk the narrow path. And it is now my duty to show that to others.
Wow amazing I been following Christ now for a year or 2 and letting go of weed is jus so hard I’ve been on and off and I would have that habit as well but I jus missed how i used to grow it how it rolled smelt looked I was all in obession even though it destroyed me I had an unlimited amount and all my friends do it it’s jus so hard it was identity it was all I did and looked forward too think u can give me any words to help remind me why I don’t need it
@@activeej1632 just remember that God wants you to be sober. The bible says no drunkard shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. In my view, high and drunk mean the same. I realize not everyone will draw the same conclusion.
With respect, your quote is telling: "I was lost in the weeds for 26 years. 26 years of my life were spent high, and mostly drunk." Again, with utmost respect, most people simply enjoy this Plant in moderation. Alcohol also, which is accepted in the Bible. They're not, "lost", in anything. If one has an addictive disposition then tis that that need addressing, not these two substances. A poster here has quoted the Bible verse, 1 Corinthians 6:10: "Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God." "Drunkards"!!! I am not now, nor have I ever been a, "Drunkard"! I drink alcohol, have done since the early 90's. Never been Drunk in my life. But don't listen to me.., try the teachings of the Bible: Isaiah 25:6: "And in this mountain The LORD of hosts will make for all people A feast of choice pieces, A feast of wines on the lees, Of fat things full of marrow, Of well-refined wines on the lees."
I stopped smoking weed after 17 years and a daily habit of smoking weed for 12. I feel much more clear and my memory has improved w.o a doubt. Thank you lord.
Its more because smoking anything constricts blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the brain. If your diet is crap, you dont exercise, and smoke a lot of anything....poor brain function is to be expected. Also....the word or title "Lord" is of pagan origin. Literally translates to Ba'al. You don't worship Ba'al do you? No? Might want to stop using the title for your creator, then.
Cannabis played a central role in me stunting my ability to deal with some very real grief and anguish in my teenage years. It enabled a level of hollow avoidance that I had to pay for dearly into my early 20s. I haven't partaken in many years now, thanks to God and the real healing theology of Orthodoxy.
@SIMPSON Bart He didn't knew better in his early years. All Orthodox Christians can't be that smart and humble as you. God bless you, I will have you in my prays. ☦
The problem is not the plant it’s the person behind it. Also the cannabis lines up with Genesis 1:29 and The Holy Anointing Oil that The Almighty Most High Creator gave to Moses contained sweet smelling cane and in Hebrew that is known as Canna Bosem which many say is the Cannabis.
I started smoking at 19, and despite it becoming a part of my identity in a sense, I had always told myself I had to cut it. I’m 32 now and just finished a week of sobriety…which is an accomplishment for me. I got tired of the feeling. I want to see how I feel free of all substances. My body is my earthly temple. I’m excited to see where God and life is taking me. Grateful for this message.
I'm 19 in 3 weeks, started at 13. Quit for 130 days when I was 17 and started again. Quitting again now and hopefully for good. Let us accomplish our goals together with the help of Christ...hope you are still going.
Thank you brother for this message! I started smoking cannabis after a 7 months break because I relapsed. Now I'm 3 weeks sober and want to stop cannabis use for good. It's hard, because all my old friends are smoking, but with faith in God, praying daily to the Lord, I'm sure I can make it and turn my life for the better. Glory be in his name ❤ Christ Jesus 🕊️🙏
It's not a loss to quit this addiction , it's a gain. When I became christian 🕊️ 22 years ago I quitted consuming marijuana...For sure it was a little struggle, but I never regret it ...
“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Matthew 23:8-9 Please be aware of who is called "father". Take whatever knowledge you receive from a human and discern the truth through the Bible.
@@Iminae "even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have may fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the Gospel" St. Paul the Apostle (1 Corinthians 4:15)
@@carpentersson77do you have any advice? I’m trying to do this now and I’ve been a daily intense smoker for 3 years. I am just realizing how vulnerable I am to demonic influences when I get high, I always mistook it for God or Jesus but looking back, I never could confirm. And I believe I will know the voice of God when I hear it. Please if you have any advice or guidance I would really appreciate it
Father this has been a huge spiritual wake up call to me. I was a heroin and crack cocaine addict for many years, I am now grateful to be free of that, but am still on a methadone prescription. I am also a lifelong cannabis user, with only a few short breaks of a few months here and there. Nobody had ever quite spelled out the problem for me in the way you have in this video, though I must confess, I did have the feeling that cannabis was incompatible with the Orthodox life, and it seemed the more I prayed, the more I had this feeling. I feel ashamed for ignoring those pangs of conscience. My wretched sinfulness undermines my love for God. Thank you for this message Father. Please pray for me.
SRA (Satanic Ritual Abuse) and human trafficking victim said her Handlers would give her Alcohol aka Spirits and many other drugs, but they were Not allowed to Smoke Marijuana!!! The reason: *"THEY" can't control Human's on Marijuana!!! And it helps people kick DRUG addictions, weed is Not a Drug! And the Catholic church is against it . Yeah, sounds about right! ...I used the word marijuana, because every time I type in the other this pops up. cannibalism cannibalize cannibalize. It won't let me type it! Like it's trying to give a message . hmmmm
Same here life long cannabis user, i didn't/ really see it as awful thing. Then again I am trying to grow as a Christian and atleast limit it where I don't use it as a stress reliever crutch
I prayed to God to help me with my Cannabis addiction. I promised him I would quit. I made it a week before I broke my promise. After smoking every day for a year, I took one hit and God blessed me with one of the worst panic attacks I’ve ever had. It’s lasted days so far, and I’m still going through it. I now find myself praying day and night begging for forgiveness. God answers prayers and reminds us of our promises. I’ve learned my lesson and am buckling down for my punishment. Praise Jesus.
After 1 year smoking weed everyday, I finally quit. it really brings you more problems than you think, only through the grace of God I’ve 2 weeks clean feeling so much better
I started smoking in 2013, and am still in the throngs of the addiction through temptation. Please pray for me. This video is a blessing and a Godsend. Thank you father! Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
I too have struggled with this, I began using regularly at 18, not long before I began attending my local cathedral for the first time. I am 19 now and have been working on quitting cannabis along with nicotine. Prayers for you, brother. We can all get through this.
I been on 100 mg of eating hash a day. I had to cut back to 10 mg with high cbd in it. But now I’m going on 5 msg and getting off this crap. It caused me to have insane bladder isssues.
- bladder issues w/weed? Been smoking weed since the 80's & only recently stopped from watching Pastor Rich aka Richard Lorenzo Jr.- who's a whistle-blower on Witchcraft/vodu & then seeing a the Witchcraft signs from dispensaries art on the walls to the Witchcraft symbols on the packages, so stopped & do not crave it anymore. Have a spinal cord injury so if it worse or ppl w/intense 8-10 pain, not sure what's better homegrown weed or morphine? which is more demonic?
Cannabis oil has saved my life. After many years in the military and chronic pain, it helps alot. I will stand with God and answer him when my time comes.
Im with you, i despise how the pain meds make me feel. Where a small dose of cannibis relieves the pain and im still clear headed, i dont use it recreationally, and keep a tight monitor on my consumption so dosages dont go up over time or even taking breaks (which suck somtimes).
I think it all depends on does your taking it for pain evolve into taking it more and more even when you don't truly need it. I had used daily for years and had legit pain and sleep issues. I started doing better when using cannabis but over time I started using more and more just to make everything better even even I didn't need it whereas before I would only take it in the evening. It gets really complicated if we start talking about something with a 8:1 CBD:THC ratio where you barely even get a psychoactive effect but you have very strong medical therapeutic effect. I would love to hear his thoughts on legit medical used when you aren't abusing or low THC strains. Could also get into alt cannabinoids that can have even less psychoactive effects than delta 9 THC.
@@user-ld6or5hc8k I've been on 12mg CBD 10mg of THC for a number of years with no need to keep upping the dose. In total I use no more that 3 to 4 ml a day.
Threw away all my bongs edibles weed last week. Every time i got high, my mind would blast me with my recent choices and conversations and words that i said over and over and over. I just looked at everything and said why do i keep doing this, it doesnt bring me joy like it did in highschool and college and military. I was going to give it all to my friend and i thought no way i have to trash it. As soon as i did a weight was lifted from me, my sleep has improved, my diet has improved, my skin has improved, and i heard holy spirit speak to my heart after i shut the trash can "Hes Back!" And i felt His prescence again. Habits block holyness. And Holyness is where His Prescence dwells.
God bless you. Your message helped me. I stopped a year ago but those demons have been coming around a lot lately. I haven’t gave in yet but it’s been rough.
@1sickfiestast618 @1sickfiestast618 There is this awesome book called Humility The Path To Holiness by Andrew Murray. It's very short and $7 amazon or free online. Changed my life. He talks about how Jesus was hear to serve and He said Learn Of Me, act like me, even my enemies feet I washed. So when those thoughts of lust or sin come say in your mind "I'm here to serve, I'm here to serve" when at your job say "how can I serve how can I serve who's feet can I wash who can I help" and God has this dial called Joy Peave Love and He starts to cranking it up every day. And the joy from the servant life outweighs the Joy from sin and the World. It costs time and energy to help a coworker, and God sees that. We are here to serve. Lady drops her pen, boom got it. A guy needs a door held open got it. Your wife or mom needs help cleaning Got it. Do all things for the Lord. I want the cleanest house when enters my home, cleanest bedroom cleanest kitchen, best tasting food, good hygiene good fitness to keep up with Him. How can I serve repeated in the mind is so powerful. It's like a secret weapon. Hope this helps God Bless.
@1sickfiestast618 There is this awesome book called Humility The Path To Holiness by Andrew Murray. It's very short and $7 amazon or free online. Changed my life. He talks about Jesus was here to serve, He said Learn of me. And when we focus on "how can i serve how can I serve" our entire life will change. Our work environment, our conversations, our battle with sin. All day in my mind saying how can I serve. Then God has this dial in His palm called Love Peace Joy and He starts to crank up your dial and the joy that comes from the sacrifice of serving others is so powerful that even when temptation comes at you, "How can I serve" is stronger than the temporary feeling of sinning.
The improved sleep is the best physical side effect from quitting weed. About 3 days after I quit smoking, I slept for about 12 hours and felt like it was the first time I had ever slept.
I absolutely love how smart and polite you explain this topic! In the past I was this kind of guy who was resisting and I was protecting cannabis so much that I forgot myself... Luckily I suddenly got sick and I was in hospital for weeks and I couldn't get no cannabis.. 😅 after some days I felt such a relief... seriously... I really was enjoying my life again... I had so much power... And today I was picking up some weed in the park.. I came home, opened the UA-cam app and this was the first Video! Thank you my Lord! I'm aware of this lesson! ❤ Great Video! Subscribed! 😊
As a cannabis smoker, I’d like to state that sobriety is godly. And I plan on accepting what I’ve learnt and understood through psychedelics, but i gravitate towards sobriety through the means of wisdom.
These ppl too sleep man. Its a plant he created to be used in moderation. It was used in Mount Sinai by God and Moses. In Exodus. Go research. He speaking from his own mind. I stead of referring to God's word. False doctrine
@@RAWTALENTATHLETICSCANADA “Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.” Exodus 3:1-3 KJV Where are you getting that God and Moses smoked weed together? Be careful what you say the devil is real crafty.
@@RAWTALENTATHLETICSCANADAdangerously incorrect take /!\ Please repent. 1 Peter 5:8-9 《8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.》
Father, please pray for me. I am addicted to Cannabis and want nothing more than to quit, but I am afraid of the withdrawal symptoms and of my temperament when I am sober. Evil has a grip on me, I need prayers.
I've had serious trauma from my father in my past. I smoke because I suffer the same fear as you, afraid of my temperment toward others. I am like a wounded dog in a corner and these days it seems like nothing but selfish, hateful narcissists around in this world and I am losing my temper with everybody. I smoke and remain calm and sleep well. Without it... not so good. I've prayed and prayed over this matter with no clear answer in sight yet. Please pray for me. I prayed for you as well.
Be strong brother. I’ve gone through the withdrawal symptoms and it was a horrible experience. But in the midst of all that suffering, it brought me closer to Christ, and made me realize how much I need him. I’m praying for you. Take care of yourself🙏
I smoked for years and when I found God I asked myself whether or not it was okay for me to still smoke. It was the fact that I was questioning that made me realize I needed to let it go. Best thing I could have done!
God's grabbed a hold of me when I was fine doing my own thing. He's showed and changed me a lot the past two years. This is something his spirit tells me often when I talk to him. You are right. He's been ridding me of the sorcery in my life and cannabis needs to go now. Praying for another miracle. I've smoked for 20 years. It's time for me to choose and I choose God.
I was convicted of my 50CBD/50THC oil I was using nightly. Prayed on it for about a month for God to help me quit and one night I was in bed and realized I forgot to take it and praised God for it. That was 6 weeks ago and I KNOW that God did for me, in Jesus name, what I couldn’t do for myself. God is so good ❤🙏🙏❤️
For many years I was debilitated from daily use of cannabis, from about 15 years old till I was about 23. I was never truly happy and it made me totally alienated from those around me. My now Wife interfered in my life and lead me along the path of sobriety and now we have two children, and we have found Our Lord Jesus Christ. Halleluiah!
Good for you. I’ve been happily married 15 years, have two kids and smoke cannabis every day. I have a great job. My boss loves me. I love the Lord. I’m glad you stopped doing what you felt was hurting you.
You may be making a mistake of causality. We're you miserable because you smoked cannabis or did you smoke cannabis because you were miserable. People turn to all sorts of bad habits out of misery, they blame the habit. Some people turn to food excessively - but again, food doesn't necessarily make us miserable, but we can turn to food when we are miserable. This takes prayer, reflection, and Reception of the mysteries to discern. In many cases, how we use these things is the concern. Are you using cannabis to decrease your frequency of seizures or are you using it for pleasurable escape from your conscience?
I totally respect your belief and im converting to orthodoxy and also use cannabis as a medication and my medical advice is with my doctor and personal Christ made cannabis for us to use and get closer to him glory to God
All plants have a purpose including some of the most poisonous, cannabis is a medicine and is important for those with epilsepsy and other conditions to keep them alive and to sustain themselves until further healing. Never condemn a plant for its purpose but instead the misuse of such plant. All of gods creatures are glorified by God as he made no mistake and everything was intentional so we must see the same.
True! Cannibis has been shown to help with MANY conditions. In the meantime, people continue to take synthetic garbage from Big Pharma that harms their bodies.
Kayla.........Do what's right for you. But, let me ask.........Why do you smoke cannabis......???.......Recreational.....???......Sleep-Aid....??? MY two cents: Whether you're taking 2-3 puffs of 5-year old rag weed or consuming quantities of mushrooms, I'd suggest that 1) The event is "Spirit-led", 2) Assure you're not "abusing" the substance but keeping it as a "sacrament", 3) Properly and whole prepare your heart (humbled), body and environment (both cleansed) for Spirit's presence. I smoke 2-3 puffs on Spirit-led occasions and can't believe God would find these moments of prostrated, heart-felt worship to be an "abomination". Summary: I it's all about the state of your heart, body and spirit when you consume it. But BEWARE.......evil/darkness will make any and all attempts to corrupt/spoil these intimate moments with Spirit. Be prepared for this, meet it head on, acknowledge that we are helpless against it, turn towards Spirit, hand it all to Him and allow Him to draw you towards the light. Recreational use of cannabis is "abuse". Keep cannabis as a "sacrament" only to be used when spirit leads.
Cannabis mentioned in Ezekiel 30:23-24 in his holy anointing oil and used religiously by the Jewish community, is not sinful unless used sinfully. Bring honor to God, if your addiction turns you from God then it's best to turn from it. Looks like in your case it is bringing you closer but Pharisees who don't read their Bible will tell you otherwise. The same ones who stripped Cannabis out of the holy anointing oil are the same ones who betrayed God and all but eradicated Jehovah God's name from the Bible and can only be found in one passage in the KJV. Be wary, many are calm that people are losing their souls but Jesus would be furious.
Hey I’ve smoked since 12 years old I’m 38 I just quit it’s not bad. It is very freeing. I don’t think pot is a sin I think when your common sense kicks in and you know your wrong then you are sinning clearly imo. I will do a silent prayer now and in the morning for you. You can do it. You already have some sense of faith I see.
@@tophernuttle420 I did. That was my excuse for years. Opium, cocaine and heroin all come from plants too. And it's destroyed a lot of people. Shall we say ... Oh well?
@@tophernuttle420 its no question that its good. But too much water will be a detriment to you the same way too much weed can be. Dont argue over it as its a personal battle and nothing more at the end of the day.
@@tophernuttle420 and even though water can technically damage you, you still feel thirsty as theres a reward vs the (improbable) risk. Nothing wrong with wanting to get high, but too much weed can damage you.
AMEN!! I have been sober for a year now and I quit using cannabis the day after Christmas. I started using cannabis when I was 16 years old and now I am almost 50 years old. Cannabis has definitely stunted my emotional, physical and spiritual growth. Since quitting 3 weeks ago my mind hasn’t been this clear in a long time and my anxiety level is a heck of a lot better, still room for improvement though... God I pray and ask you to help remove my fears and anxiety and I thank you for removing my obsession and compulsion to drink and drug. 🙏 Thank you Lord, thank you Jesus 🙏 AMEN!!
I've been THC free for almost ten years now. Mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically I have been in worse shape than I ever was before using. I don't think I'll use again for a long time but I have considered it. It shouldn't be abused and it is horrible for young ones. We can argue about it's recreational used but there is no denying its medicinal benefits.
I truly believe that marijuana is an elevator for your emotions. I’ve gone through and read loads of the comments on this video and the thing that immediately springs to my attention is that many of you turn to weed while you’re already at your lowest. Your relationship with weed is only as good as your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, and with god. I started smoking this year medically for my Crohn’s disease. It truly eases my days and allows me to find inner peace even in days where I’m in very bad condition. My wife is a wonderful, loving caring woman who works in mental health and addiction who loves and cares for me unconditionally. God has sent me an angel. She taught me to pray, to love someone in a way that I was never loved growing up. Our 8th anniversary has just passed, and my 6th anniversary since I truly accepted god into my life. I am expecting my first child this year. God is great, and while sometimes it may not seem like it, ALL of his creations are great.
After a few deployments to Afg. I almost drank myself to death. Cold turkey quit. Started smoking pot. Haven't touched alcohol in a very long time. I have my own business now with 4th child on the way. Sleep great. I now enjoy doing more things. It does not slow me down with work or at home. It just helps in my situation. I'd rather stick with what grows out of the ground naturally than anything a doctor would prescribe. I totally agree that it's absolutely harmful to mind of younger people, especially teens.
Hero level comment rt here!! Fk the haters,they dont know,and theyll stay afriad of what they dont care enough to understand too!! Hope that shts keeps helping you..God made it,it should!!
Yeah I’d like to add that cannabis imo can enhance the religious/spiritual state if you approach it respectfully. It only becomes dark if you abuse the relationship. I think cannabis and Christianity makes more sense then wine. Pretty sure even Jesus drank wine and it’s actual poison. If weed breaks you, McDonald’s cheeseburgers probably could too.
I’m a skateboarder with severe PTSD from having my jaw broken by two other skateboarders who didn’t like me. I’m in the exact same boat as you, man. Cannabis is not for everyone. That doesn’t mean it is “at odds with orthodox Christianity.” It is for me. God made it and he made me.
I've recently stopped smoking weed because I was feeling deprived of energy, I asked God for help because the handle on me was so great, he brought me to a verse saying he would curse me if I didn't follow the commandments and self control is something I lacked, I then heeded those words and continued to throw away my marijuana stuff. The best part is that I had a coffee cup that had Mary Jane on it.and after I threw away that stuff, the handle broke on the Mary Jane coffee cup which i thought was a good analogy. . I then went to work, went to sleep, and woke up to this in my feed. Jesus is great. God is great. God bless you all on your journeys.
There is no physical addiction, but the spiritual rot is real. Indifference is a disease and a symptom of cannabis. Listen to the man. You need not learn from experience when wisdom will do.
I mean yes i totally agree honestly i always had a feeling what i was doing probably wasn’t the right thing to do but yea i need to quit honestly i feel as if would become more intrigued in scripture when under the influence of cannabis but i enjoy them and read them sober too so I need to strive to live in the light of the lord and not in the flesh
Ive had this temptation of going back to recreational cannabis for a little while now. Ive been fighting the urge but today i talked to someone about it, and after I prayed. God told me, "Are you still going to serve me? Are you going to keep your devotion, and activities that you do for me? Are you going to keep praying and reading your bible?" Then I seen this video. Thank you for being here when I needed it Fr. Spyridon.
My Orthodox brothers and sisters, and all Christians here, please pray for me. I smoked cannabis, and while I stopped years ago, I felt that I never really quite recovered. Part of it is that I think I attracted evil spirits during my usage, but now I think it could also be what Fr. Spyridon is emphasizing here about what cannabis does to the physical brain. Since my time smoking weed all those years ago, apart of me has never truly recovered. Please pray to the Lord for me that He will not only forgive my past sin, but also heal the damage that I may have done to my brain since no human hand can reverse that damage.
@Brian Hurley...cannabis did a great harm to me as a young adult. But turning to Christ 🕊️ 22 years ago made me stop instantly. But even now 22 years past this addiction I still suffer the consequences of it...Quit now ! Pray and fast...Fight back and recover. Christ is there to help you. He loves you ☦️ I pray for you 🙏
Remember what satan is and defeat him say no to him.a good phyciartrist will help you.cannibis is one maskof the devil.dont take a high intake of caffeine too.also my brother don't ever drink alcohol too.i too used cannabis it ruined my life.i have serious mental issues too.if you participate in holy confession and holy communion often you will feel better.good luck may our lord Jesus christ live in your soul.
I severely abused psychedelic drugs for about 3 years. I was using LSD & DMT multiple times a week, smoking cannabis every night, and eating mushrooms every chance I got. I am facing the consequences of those actions, for my cognition has noticeably declined. But I have faith that Christ can heal my illness. I must have patience
You chose wisdom everytime in your journeys. Where you went is a window to your soul and you haven't figured out the riddles of what you saw. Solve the riddles and choose Love if you happen to partake. Love is the Light. Love transcends time. If you can't love yourself first, you cannot help others. Best of luck to you.
What did you gain from it? Many of my friends are obsessed with music and psych drugs. Im trying to lead them away from it but Im attacked and demeaned.
When I used to smoke weed, it was what opened my eyes to God in all honesty. I did whatever I wanted to before and never considered the creator, just took the label of a Christian. After my usage, I was constantly reminded of the gospel in everything I saw and it allowed myself to stop and really seek the word and the truth. Just like how you can drink alcohol but too much of it is bad, I tend to feel cannabis is the same way. I’ve spoken to people about God as well and while sober they have a stone heart but after they’ve smoked they seem to actually listen and want to know more, just like I did myself. Scripture says we are to have sober minds, you shouldn’t use these things as a crutch or over indulge. I have ADHD and it allowed me to slow down in my mental pace and stop and think. This is just my experience, everyone is different. Some people get extremely paranoid when the use cannabis and some people are forgetful. Too much is bad and you shouldn’t use things that do not benefit you.
It is, and I feel exactly the same. Moderation is key. I can both drink and smoke in moderation, but not everyone can. Jesus made wine from water, so it can't be inherently bad.
@@michaelnelson8618 well granted there are things that are natural but still shouldn’t consume, like poisonous berries or how eve ate from the tree of knowledge. I also do believe it does leave you vulnerable to spiritual attacks, there’s a time and place, as well as moderation
@@dannyallen3749 Obviously there are. I'm glad you don't seem to be suggesting that cannabis is one given that it has - again - no detrimental effect - at least physically documented. Overuse will cause anything to become toxic. Glad you're not one of these oddballs who thinks stoners are sorcerers though 😂
I agree, I think cannabis and drinking aren’t inherently bad for you as long as you don’t over indulge. I used to drink and smoke almost every day for years. Now I’ve just learned to love drinking and smoking as an occasional hobby that I dabble in once every few months at a party going on or something but I’m never going to let it run my life anymore. I’ve been enjoying being sober and having full control over it and I plan to stick with it.
Agreed Thank you All things are lawful but not all things are beneficial All things are lawful but not all things build up So while others have used this for their own uses it was God who made this plant. 3:38 whaaat?! The use of your imagination during prayer is dangerous.. wow. That’s sad. Thank you for your honesty.
I'm Roman Catholic, and I absolutely love your channel. I personally think that the reason so many states here in the US are legalizing marijuana, is to create more dependency on the state and government powers. Ultimately, they want to separate us from God.
Lost myself in Alcohol and found myself in weed. What’s bad for one person can save another. A nice man telling me the right way to find God won’t work as everyone has their own path. Cannabis showed me myself, both good and bad. I’m a much more whole person now and can almost feel god in heart instead of just having scriptures and obligatory facts in my head
I quit cannabis 2 days ago after a 13 year addiction. God is first in my life and I surrender to God's will. Cannabis destroyed me mentally and it helped the demons to control me. I love you God.
@@yttrxstein4192Cool, don’t discourage other people because of YOUR expirience. Props to this person for not allowing themselves to be trapped by addiction, if you’re reading this I want to let you know never let people like this put you down. I believe in you!
Keep going. It wont be easy at first, but I just think of Jesus on the cross, dying for our sins when it gets difficult. If he can go through everything he did, I can do this simple thing. You got this! I feel more alive after I stopped.
I’m a Roman Catholic and I lived under the cannabis deception from age 19 to 26. When January 10th comes around I will have been 10 months clean from smoking pot. Towards the end I knew deep in my heart that it was the wrong but I was an addicted heavy user. Quitting was the hardest but best thing I’ve ever done
Gen. 1: "And God said, Behold, I have given you every HERB bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth." I use Marijuana as a natural medicine that helps relieve my nervous system disorder. I would take Marijuana as a medicine ANY DAY over the Poisonous Prescription Drugs that ALOT of Christians are taking with no thought (Pharmakeia) Abusing anything too much is a sin, even food. Doesnt mean the substance is "evil" if used properly in moderation. Even Jesus drank wine.
100 % agree with this man. As a 57 year old man, I have learned this truth first hand. Grateful for being sober minded, turning from Marijuana, and embracing the Spirit of God, and His Word. Amen brother.
As someone who smokes weed all day every day, it is not of God to live like this, those who have eaten their fill will not be tempted by honey. While we continue to sin in a lack of love for God, let us say the Jesus Prayer and beg for this to be taken from us
Smoked it constantly for about 4 years during my teens. God gifted me the ability to put it down and never went back. It definitely caused me some problems and it's so insidious that most people who smoke it can't even accept that there are any negative consequences. At least there aren't many drunks out there that don't think their habit is bad. Many people who smoke Marijuana every day however think that there is nothing wrong with what they are doing. Very sad state of affairs and very important lesson from Father Spyridon. Thank you.
I am so guilty of this addiction.only now do i see i was deceiving myself.i finally stopped after many years & many attempts.Thank you Lord,im sorry i offended you with this .
@@GabrielaLtc no, cbd doesnt make you high. I would argue that even THC oil is fine since it is also very helpful (it really helped a close family member) even tho it makes you high, but prescribed medicine can also make you high. But smoking is definitely sinful and bad for you.
SRA (Satanic Ritual Abuse) and human trafficking victim said her Handlers would give her Alcohol aka Spirits and many other drugs, but they were Not allowed to Smoke Marijuana!!! The reason: *"THEY" can't control Human's on Marijuana!!! And the Catholic church is against it . Yeah, sounds about right! ...I used the word marijuana, because every time I type in the other this pops up. cannibalism cannibalize cannibalize. It won't let me type it! Like it's trying to give a message . hmmmm
I used to smoke dabs endlessly, eat an insane amount of edibles, and wasted so much money on it while blaming the Good Lord for my financial struggles. I also had a gambling addiction and when I would lose, I would get so mad at God.... luckily, my belief in Jesus Christ allowed me to be delivered from those sins. I'm content with the little I have at the moment. I no longer gamble and am free from my Marijuana addiction. Just wanted to praise the mighty name of Jesus Christ and the mercy he has for us ❤
You speak of things I need to hear not things I want to hear. It is very humbling and eye opening. I have fallen hard into drugs and other sins. This may be the start of my journey and God knows I fall and fall hard but I still turn to God and pray he will correct my way of thinking and heal me of sinful thoughts. I am a very humble and forgiving person and do good "most of the time" but, I have used cannabis and alcohol for too long and I only pray that I haven't done so much damage that I can no longer enter heaven. Please pray for me.
I smoked cannabis for about 30 years. I fight sexual addiction and after smoking, my fantasies would take control. After coming to Christ I thought I could control these urges, and sometimes I could, but not always. The fantasies would always be there whether I acted on them or not. It took a lot of prayer and willpower but God released me from the urge to smoke and after stopping most of those sexual urges stopped. I am closer to God now than at any other point in my life.
The Lord has delivered me from smoking weed. I smoked essentially every single day of my life between 2010-2023. sometimes as a “spiritual person”, and worse other times as a professing Christian. Recently after truly hearing the gospel, I’ve had genuine sorrow for my sins, been truly born again, and by the grace of God, through prayer and obeying His command , the command of His word, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, for not only my life as a servant of the Lord, but for leading my wife, and our future, I’m smoke free for months, and at times with occasional minor temptations, I’m never looking back. It Is possible for anyone out there, pray, fast, remind yourself of your “whys”, and make the biggest one to offer your body as a living sacrifice, for the enemy is roaming like a lion seeking whom he may devour. Bless you brothers and sisters. Bless the Lord our God forever , amen ❤️🙏🏽
@@joycebegnaud9645 Amen keep praying for them, it’s different for everyone of course , but it wasn’t immediate. I’ve felt conviction randomly here and there for years, went on short breaks and fasts, but now with certain verses abiding in me, like causing other believers to stumble, it’s different. When the Lord draws them closer, and they hear/read His word concerning these things, and ponder the cross where Jesus , the lamb of God, came from heaven and gave up everything, suffered for us, giving it up becomes more doable, and of course prayer and being empowered by the Holy Spirit. It’s truly supernatural and I’m just blown away and grateful for even losing the craving for it. God bless your family, continue to shine the light of Christ, continue to pray, may they be freed in Jesus mighty name, purchased by His precious blood.
@@joycebegnaud9645I’m sure you hear all of this , I’m just trying to help encourage.. but you can trust God’s timing, even when it seems hard to. I’ve seen with my own eyes two of my close family members , my older brother and cousin, begin to seek the Lord and be drawn to Him.. on their own accord, in ways I guess God knew they would be open, and it’s so beautiful I would’ve never guessed how /when these things would happen. Bless you sister
I have been addicted to marajuana for 10 years now. I am trying really hard because I can physically feel it get in the way of walking with God. But I'm so addicted that i cant seem to stop. Please pray for me!!
Just put it down and stop. It's not addictive, just habit forming and a habit you can break. I broke the habit years ago, although I don't consider cannabis as dangerous as some people like to believe, I don't smoke it anymore for my own reasons.
@@jeffreypryor4549 I find smoking addictive. But cannabis comes with the nicest feeling to accompany it. For me though all forms of smoking or vaping are highly addictive
Thank you father. You are a source of immutable wisdom. I have good friends, good people, better than me in many ways, who will not under any circumstance admit that an altered state of consciousness not only inhibits our understanding of the world but greatly harms it. They found different aspects of God through magic mushrooms and LSD, and they cannot see that no true God will reveal itself to us through various tools of pleasure and entertainment. I too used to love consuming cannabis, but thank the Lord for the suffering I’ve endured because of it. My turn towards sobriety was circumstantial, it was not my merit, but thank God I was lucky enough to suffer because of it, and find that the beauty of God’s creation is all the more substantial when seen through eyes that are lucid and uninfluenced. God bless you, father.
Yesterday I was praying to God to clear up my confusion about cannabis. Today you show up in my recommendations. 15 years of heavy daily use, from age 20-35. At the start I believed cannabis saved me from being an atheist. I was able to enjoy life on a higher level and regulate my mood issues better, which led to people liking me better. Somewhere along the line it turned to addiction, dependency, and the cause of my mood regulation problems. I now see clearly that I was keeping myself perpetually demonized. I repent! I am sorry for disgracing my Lord and pray in Jesus Chris's name that I be released from the cannabis demon. Amen!
I also fell into that same thing - it's really hard to see around it when you have engulfed yourself in it. Until I found this street preacher that spoke such truth "you can't find happiness at the bottom of a bottle and what happens when the bag runs empty" .... it was a complete wake up call for me. I've been up and down since but I know with all of my being that what Father is saying is 100000% accurate, I actually had a conversation with him about it as well once I had become sober. Ultimately our focus just needs to be on Christ and striving for God on a daily basis -- that is what God wants, our trust in His truth. I will pray for you my friend and I hope you will for me as well, for we have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God - but if we see it and we strive for Him that is a great blessing.
When you prayed.... Was your phone in and near you, or were there any computer or tv speakers nearby? These can all interpret key words, store them on a database and then match your spoken key words with the titles or words used in videos or even match your words with the advertisements that you see.
Thank you for saying this publicly.. so many people nowadays really believe there is nothing wrong with pot at all. I smoked for years as a teenager, but one day, after becoming Christian, this fear and repulsion for it was put in my heart, as well as every other drug and drink. I didn't realize it at the time but i real think that fear was a gift from God to get me out of the bad spot I was in mentally and spiritually and socially.. I thank God for saving me from a destructive lifestyle
It helps more than it hurts. I have more patience to learn and listen to the Bible. The Lord says to be alert and ready, for Jesus could come back at any time. Just don't get too high, just like wine is ok, but don't drink enough to get drunk. THC has performed wonders for my mental health and beliefs in the Lord. Thank you Jesus for such an amazing, medicinal plant. It has helped me stay off of the harder stuff that nearly took my life several times. It helps alleviate the anxiety and stresses of life. I used to have panic attacks 3-4 times a day, THC/CBD along with beta blockers have practically stopped by suffering. Im finally happy again and can focus on helping other people find their path to the Lord and his eternal salvation.
Been struggling with smoking since I was 14 years old , I made a joke with my friends today about how I’ve been smoking for so long and it was for what seemed like no reason as to why i started using it so heavy but this video opened my eyes and convicted me because I’ve known cannabis use is wrong since Christ saved me at 16 and that I should not be using it but I’ve been so reluctant to stop I’ve had periods of sobriety where I would feel so close to God but I would fall into seasons where I found my self using it again and it came to where I’ve been so far from God for so long but this video truly gave me a reminder and a different light to the sin I’ve been struggling with , it’s been on my heart lately and to come across this is nothing but the spirit of God working
Sad because cannabis has saved my life! I have Crohn's disease and cannabis medication has kept me out of the hospital! Before cannabis I almost died from my disease..... Now that im using cannabis im able to work on my motorcycles all day long!!
@@Odo-so8pj that's true. My evangelist friends say it's an error Catholics and Orthodox do to call their priests Father. There is only one Father. That's true
Been sober from all of drugs for almost a year after almost a decade of daily use of cannabis that started when I was 16 and regular use of psychedelic drugs and other substances as they were available to me. I thank God for bringing me out of this trap and into the light of Holy Orthodoxy.
@oliverleroux9946 I'm sure Marijuana has some uses intended by God, like epilepsy or cancer sufferers, but used recreationally, at least as far as I'm concerned, it became a waste of money and a spiritual impediment.
Glad you got yourself out of that situation. Sounds like you were in a serious rut and have bettered yourself significantly now. I will say though, I wouldn’t put the psychedelics away completely. Obviously don’t go back to regular usage, but once in a great while won’t hurt and can actually be very beneficial. I’m not a psychedelic guru but it’s the one category of drugs I would recommend people to take at least once. It can seriously change some major issues about a person. Food for thought 🍕💭
Escapism has been a common theme in my life. I was such a serious and sad kid, very disappointed and disenchanted with the people and the world around me. I desperately wished the door to Narnia would show up in my closet. I looked for it and felt deep sadness because I knew it would never be there. I started drinking and smoking weed at 12 years old. It was great, first thing that ever made me feel good and took me away from it all. Of course I was hooked. Its all I cared about and all I felt I had. It took me a loongg time to fumble and stumble my way out of the dark. By the grace of God I made it to see the light. There is no other reason, i had zero guidance in life, nothing around me was geared towards it
@SIMPSON Bart yes for sure. Once you realize and learn that god is real and something that you need to get closer to, then learning how to to do that. All from The darkness
I've smoked weed everyday since I was 13 and have just recently almost entirely stopped now at 28 as of about 3 weeks ago bc for the first time ever a few puffs gave me a full blown anxiety attack but I still find myself taking a puff before bed bc I can't stop thinking myself in neverending circles that gets so exhausting and it's nice to just have some quiet inside my head. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you for your video 🙏
beloved be patient and trust God is working on you. Maybe try praying yourself into sleep? you may get one night each week and then two nights without use and then you wont think you 'need' anything but prayer. keep struggling and never despair you are precious to Our King and Our Lord, Jesus. Love and bless❤🙏
Hello sr. I believe you were talking about smoking it. But what about the cannabis oil - that, as one example, is proven to affect positively children with juvenile epilepsia that don’t react well (are resistant) to the pharmaceuticals options available? Thank you for the amazing lecture. May Peace be upon us 💚🌱
One of the rare things I feel any confidence speaking on in a Christian context. The only reason marijuana didn't ruin my life completely was God's grace. It led to worse things before I escaped substance abuse. Beware the great lie.
Cannabis can be dangerous for many but people like to downplay it, if smoked as a young person it can and often will speed up the development of any underlying mental health problems you may not even know you have.
@@BeaverdamMan cbd oil use and smoking pot are two completely diffetent things done for completely different purposes, so why even mention it? And yes, pharmaceutical prescribed drugs can be far worse, pretty much nobodz disputes this, so again, why mention it?
@@SunshineCarpetCleaningAZ probably not, since it does not have any affect on motor control as far as I know and that is the mental function that MS attacks, but I would still be very cautious. Coming from someone who smoked pot for many years and still has/had many friends who will never ever quit, I have personally seen and experienced the negative effefts it will have on your life. Also, big prayers for your brother. May Christ protect, save and preserve him. I also hear that the prognosis for MS can really vary and with the right treatment there is a lot thaz can be done tonslow down and mitigaze the effects, buz ofncourse I am not an expert.
@@BeaverdamMan CBD OIL IS NOT CANNABIS! It is a byproduct of cannabis. STOP trying to twist what Fr. Spyridon is saying to justify your lust for getting high on weed!
Thank you for this message father. The wisdom of the world is deceptive, especially in these crazy times. We must trust in God, for his truth is the only truth! As a cannabis user, your sermon really rang true. Thanks for sharing on this Sunday morning.
I was a habitual marijuana smoker from 14-18. I stopped regularly smoking at 18 and have not smoked at all except maybe once or twice in the last 3 years (I’m 22 now). I’ve been an Orthodox Christian since March 2021. Thanks be to God!
First you started too early 14yrs smoking grass Wtf your still learning the basics .then stop @ 18 pls your minority in the minorities bud.but good on you stopping early since you started way earlier than one should.
I never experimented with any drug or even drink alcohol or coffee and I experienced this spiritual awakening because of traumatic experiences that occured to me. I prayed to God for wisdom and God granted my prayer. The experience is hellish.
Pray for me and all of those out here who struggle with this. Stopped all drugs and alcohol October 14th, 2016 but do still smoke. I love the Lord Jesus Christ and want Him in all things in my life and do feel that it is a barrier. Thank you and I’m not necessarily orthodox but I believe the Bible is the Word of God and sobriety is my key.
@@nikolankosman7470Good Morning Brother, I beg you stop watching and studying the teachings of Earl Nightingale as he preaches the church of Anti-Christ. His teachings and radio shows are inspired and based upon Napoleon Hill’s writings and teachings, which in turn are based around Theosophy, Occultism, and Eastern Mysticism. In his book Grow Rich with Peace of mind, Napoleon Hill speaks of disembodied entities that he summons to himself and physically speaks to and how they can disappear and return with “Hidden Knowledge”. They are called “Ascended Masters” in Theosophy but in reality they are nothing but demons with silver tongues that will lead you astray from GOD. All of those Napoleon Hill/ Theosophy based Self- Improvement teachers are truly what Father Spyridon describes as Anti- Christ Religion. They are false and will lead you into practicing witchcraft and sorcery without even realizing it. Please Brother, I pray that you can see the truth in this. May GOD forgive you Brother.
If you’re talking about smoking cigarettes, it’s more a physical issue than a spiritual one IMO. The smoke in your lungs can cause heart and lung problems. My dad had bypass surgery then quit smoking. My uncle lost a lung from smoking. My brother used to have a loud hacking cough from smoking. I pray 🙏 you can find the strength to stop smoking. God bless.
Having barely survived being a drug addict, I know that what this man is telling us is the truth. My mind is so different. Permanent changes, and spiritual confusion. Praise the Lord for His grace. I believe He can heal anything, but it would of course require one of His miracles to manifest through prayer.
Something I noticed as a long time cannabis user Is that I would get DARK thoughts when smoking. As a Christian, I realized that the only time these intrusive thoughts would come is when I was “high”. Very blasphemous, disgusting, tempting feelings and thoughts. I realized that clearly cannabis is opening the spiritual door to demons or something to come in and wreck havoc. Edit 12/25: the Lord gave me a clear sign I must stop using. I have relapsed once since this post, but have now lost all temptation or desire to smoke. It is clear to me that God sees this as a sinful activity. God bless anyone that is reading this, I encourage you to crucify the flesh in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
Giving up weed was the hardest thing for me to do when I chose to follow God the start is the hardest so well done on day 5. The last time I smoked was when I read in the Bible that we should stay sober and like you I realised I would get blasphemous intrusive thoughts when I smoked and that night I smoked again and when I had the blasphemous thoughts again I realised why I was better off without it I haven’t smoked since then but a few weeks after I took DMT and before I would love tripping but during this I could see things but it didn’t mean anything to me I just kept thinking over and over “I don’t need these anymore I just need God” Still I get tempted and think about smoking or taking magic mushrooms again but so far I haven’t gave in. I’m not 100% on if it’s okay or not but until then I will keep trying to stay sober although I’ve been more than drunk many times since which is just as bad.
Maybe try following the diet that you were COMMANDED to.... And wear the garments you WERE COMMANDED TO WEAR....and stop accusing the MOST HIGH ELOHIM, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄, of creating you in error. He is who put the cannabinoid receptors in your brain. He is who causes your body to produce THC11 or 11-Hydroxymetabolite when its ingested. He is who said "Herb for the service of man". He is who created the plant for us. And STOP CALLING HIM GOD! Because HE COMMANDED YOU TO! God or Gawd is the pagan diety of 💰 and NOT YOUR MOST HIGH ELOHIM! "Do not speak the names of their mighty ones" and then you literally call him buy their mighty ones title? Have you even read a Bible? Do you not understand the masonic / jesuit deception?
Hello all, my name is caden im 23 years old. Ive been smoking weed for a decade along with habitual nicotine use. I want to grow closer to God Im terrified that ill never be able to stop… pray for me. Its so hard to find the strength. As much as i know how negative it is on my life i still choose to satisfy my flesh… idk how to repent. I cant just say im sorry im sorry im sorry when i just go right back to it. :(
Figure out what the problems are that you are using these medicines to solve, and replace them with better solutions, or you've got as good a chance of quitting as a guy with a broken leg has to walk normally if he threw away his cast and crutch. And if there is genuinely no better solution than the crutch, dont let some ideologue like this guy guilt trip you into living a suboptimal life.
@@Neon_White I believe the only problem mainly is faith... I've been clean off everything in some circumstances and I was completely fine physically if not healthier. But saying no has been difficult. If it's there I just gravitate towards it, I wish I could just believe fully not in God, but in myself being of use to Him. Far too long I've secluded myself from people and existed in my own little bubble. Broken bridges with most everybody that's not blood related cut ties with half of them even. I struggle with living for myself I think. Objectively looking at the way I live sickens me because I'm just like every other ungodly young person in so many ways. I separate myself from a lot of the things people my age are very into most notably tiktok because I cant keep up with their stupid social constructs. I think naturally in a lot of ways my heart hates a lot of the things God hates. I grew up atheist, became agnostic in my teens, and turned to Christ in December of 2022. He revealed himself to me in a way that I guess He just knew would reach me. My testimony is nothing special really. I haven't had much profound change in life. My heart and spirit have completely started pulling me in the right direction it just feels like my flesh is not literally infinitely heavy if that makes sense. I guess what I'm trying to say right there is it's no surprise to me really that I turned to Him as I'm a truth seeker, that has never changed about me. I have never truly stood by evil acts, and I've watched intently at the world grow in its darkness and wickedness. Maybe as I get older I just start to see how bad it really is but this world right now in time is not moving in a good direction. It needs Jesus. The more I read the Bible the more everything starts to make sense. It warms my soul knowing that what I've always been searching for EXISTS. I'm terrified that I won't find it and let everybody down. "If I don't make heaven, if I fail my final test. If I ain't bound for glory when they lay me down to rest. If my soul is to be sanken like the sunsets in the west. Put it on my gravestone that I tried my best." ~ Foggy Memory Boys - "Put It On My Gravestone" Lastly, I wouldn't say this man is guilt tripping, I believe it's important to listen to elders, especially the ones "qualified" I'm not sure the specifics of becoming a priest, pastor, etc. Hebrews 13:17: “Obey your leaders and submit to them….” If God used UA-cam to find me, certainly He could use it to speak to me at times. My spirit knows right from wrong despite my life choices. Drug use needs to end in my life, deep down I know it. I just can't find the strength. I need to fast, the right way.. No smoking, no eating (maybe daniel's fast) aswell as not boasting about it for outward appearance. I just find it hard to believe that when that temptation comes, and it will, I'll be able to say no. I can't get caught slipping with my pants down without the blood of Jesus to cover me. Would His blood cover my body if He came right now? As I'm sitting here slightly high after smoking a little for the first time in a few days. Not out of choice, but circumstances, it became accessible and I not only said yes, but spent an hour scraping my grinder to get the last little bit out of it within hours of getting home from a recent weekend trip. It a difficult question to answer.. I love Jesus, I preach in His name where I can. But when the doors are closed and only He can see me.. I let Him down.. I guess I just don't know how to live like a true Christian. My household isn't fully accepting of Him, (I live with parents still) and have literally been told that we can not pray over our food out loud. I have been told that I can not recite memorized verses. I know that I can pray in my head, and I can still memorize the verses. But, it makes me forget. Most times I don't pray, and I think about it and I realize that spiritually its SO DANGEROUS. If I haven't lost you yet, thanks for listening. Any and all advice are welcome and encouraged. I pray that I allow myself to be corrected in my ways, that I can celebrate others, resist comparison, help someone else succeed. I pray that I can accept when I'm wrong, and want to resolve to being teachable. To freely admit my mistakes, and be grateful, forgive quickly, and not to be easily offended. In the loving name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
@@Neon_White im really starting to get mad at youtube for removing my comments… i literally wrote like 10 paragraphs consisting of my testimony and concerns about my walk of faith. Yet it gets shunned here, it gets shunned in so many comment sections. Im about ready to give up on youtube comments in general. The only effective way to speak on my faith is by the words that come out of my mouth :/ do i need to start screenshotting all of my comments that lay down the truth? So that when they inevitably get removed i can just post it again and again. The fact that they get removed in this particular comment section aswell is heartbreaking. There is no safe place for christians on youtube because this happens every. Single. Time.
Google is gonna have to just delete my account or remove my commenting privilages entirely at some point right? Because heaven forbid i speak truth on the internet 🙄 so ridiculous….
I'm 3 months sober from being a daily smoker for about 2 decades. Being sober has allowed me to have a deeper connection to Jesus Christ. I hope all people wanting to get sober do. It's way better.
It's no coincidence this video came across my feed. I live in a state where it's legal and I went to the dispensary to get my canibus and they wouldn't fill it bc they said it expired. I immediately went into a panic attack not knowing what I would do. I use it for ptsd, anxiety, and nausea. And on the way home I had a feeling that it's time to give it up. I've been feeling chained by it and I know anything that we attach ourselves to end up chaining us as a prisoner. And then your video came across my feed. Thank you so much for this and for the confirmation. Peace and Blessings to you all. 🙏
Just remember that you can’t just quit. You must fill that space with something else positive . In 41 years of life, I am yet to find anything work better than God.
@@_jm0n3y8oo_they are using it for nausea and PTSD. They don't need to replace their recreational crutch with something positive. They would probably need to replace it with other medications, likely multiple.
I just quite smoking a month ago and I already feel the difference. My mind is far clearer than where I thought I was. I even returned to the Greek Orthodox church. I thought it made me more creative in my filmmaking and writing. I was wrong. I'm a far stronger storyteller now and far more motivated to get things done then I ever was on cannabis.
Catholic here, I 100% disagree that using THC/cannabis in moderation is a sin, no more than drinking alcohol in moderation is a sin. Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine during his earthly ministry and he also served the apostles wine that was symbolically transformed into his own blood during the last supper. If we are to believe that Jesus best leads by example, drinking alcohol in moderation is 100% okay with living the Christian life. The problem is, alcohol is also a poison, and longterm use can lead to a whole host of health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer, weight gain, and an increased risk of strokes and heart attacks. Alcohol is also physically addictive. THC, when taken as an edible, carries less risks if taken by itself, and it's not physically addictive. Risks associated with chronic THC use include a higher incidence of heart attacks, strokes, and the development of psychological issues in people predisposed to these conditions. It can also lead to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, which is severe vomitting linked to heavy THC use. If I were to compare the pro's and con's of alcohol and THC side by side, I would recommend using THC edibles in moderation as an alternative to drinking alcohol because it's simply not as dangerous to your physical health, but it's naive to suggest that THC use is 100% safe overall. Other religions do promote the use of hallucinogens such as ayahuasca to experience the sacred, and there is a current ongoing revival of prescribing hallucinogens like psilocybin in microdose form to people battling mental illness. The main question is, can altered states such as those caused by THC and other psychoactive substances produce legitimate Christian epiphanies, or is it best to rely on our sober minds to experience these types of visions, if God chooses that we experience these types of visions at all?
When I was younger I used to think that my psychedelic experiences were the most spiritual experiences one could have. I now understand how delusional I was.
Same with me- one of the reasons to become so heavily addicted is the belief that i was revealing the mysteries of the Universe when i was high and my thoughts during that time were so genious and important that i had to write them (when reading them sober, i didn't see the same thing)... Until that moment, when i decided to quit and from the first days i was attacked by all kinds of nightmares, which showed me the actual realm of evil that i was part of... Glory to God that He kept me safe through this!
I used to be a pagan new ager occultist. I smoked weed daiky and would use psychedelics to help heal my ptsd and work through my issues (mushrooms) and one day I was confronted by God- its hard to explain. I didn't hear or see anything but had a revelations. God showed me he was real, I fell to face weeping and repenting for every sin I had committed. He flashed the Bible through my mind so asbto briefly understand it but it was taken away quickly, he then revealed to me we were living in the last days and time was short. This was 6 years ago. It was deeply unsettling. Afterwards triedntonecplain it away as simply being high but something was different. I then renounced my wrong demonic beliefs and slowly came to christ. I was raised JW so I had some stuff to work through to actually find Christ. I wish I could say it's been all smooth sailing but it hasn't. I've fallen many times. I don't smoke cannabis anymore though I did for some time for pain management. But I've been sober now for a few months after my most recent stint with it. I'd like to disclaim I do not think people should use psychedelics especially seeking God... I wasn't looking for God I was trying to work through trauma. I don't think seeking to have an experience like that will come for most people. God saved me from my wretched path out of grace. I wad literally into wicca, astrology. Christ consciousness, tarot. Crystals, I was about to buy the satanic Bible! I was antishrist in spirit mocking and scoffing but something deeply and profoundly changed me that day. It was scary honestly but I'm thankful for it because now I can walk with him, and preach the good news to others.
Please pray for my Son 🙏🏼 he’s been a daily cannabis user for the last decade and he’s only 25now. We tried everything to help him but he wouldn’t listen. He’s now living on his own with severe depression and anger issues that have pushed everyone away and it’s breaking my heart 😢 he’s also micro dosing with mushrooms as he believes it’s a gift from God to help his depression. He has a strong faith in Jesus and the bible but I know satan still has a strong hold in his life. He’s lost absolutely everything because of it and broken family relationships. I would really value your prayers for my very loved Son Samuel 🙏🏼♥️
@@Luke-fc4px thank you SO much for your prayers for Samuel 🙏🏼♥️ Unfortunately he lost his job through his drug use and anger issues a few weeks ago and he’s just about to be homeless and on the streets again as he can’t afford his rent. The relationship between us all as a family has broken down as he’s been aggressive demanding my husband pay his rent and we’ve had to cut all contact fully. My heart is absolutely broken as his mother and I’ve been having strong feelings of not wanting to be here anymore as I’ve been bedridden daily in chronic pain for the last 4yrs with a severe disability. This and worrying sick about my Son is overwhelming 😢 it’s SO hard but we know we have to keep putting tough love into action and strong boundaries with Sam but I ended up in a womens refuge for a yr in 2017 because of the abuse I got off him daily. So I have to stay safe but it doesn’t start me worrying about my Son who’s SO lost. So your prayers are very valuable thank you 🙏🏼
Praying Samuel will see the truth...that every lie the enemy has him believing will be exposed in the name of Jesus! 🙏 Whom the Son sets free, us free indeed!
Cannabis and and alcohol have only brought pain and suffering in my life. Even when i thought it was harmless, i always felt i was doing something wrong.
“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Matthew 23:8-9 Please be aware of who is called "father". Take whatever knowledge you receive from a human and discern the truth through the Bible.
@@brianhurley2194 Another person had quoted that Scripture so thank you for that. Everything in the Bible is the truth. Thus, all I hope is to those who use the term "father" to another human, use this term colloquially, while giving honor and glory only to the sole Father in heaven.
Man, I grow cannabis legally, been smoking since I was a young teenager, I used it after starting taking prescription pills (prescribed) for “mental/mood disorders” I had a break down almost a year ago now, I was so sad, always stressed, suicidal thoughts that I didn’t understand why I had them, anxiety about everything, marital problems. I prayed and I mean I was balling crying out in prayer for a change in my life, and if cannabis is not something that I should be doing then help deliver me from it. A week after that prayer, I had quit cannabis, cigarettes, and alcohol. I still am growing cannabis but I try to use the environment I’m in to spread the good news to those who may not hear it otherwise when the opportunities arise.
@@xronald619x there was a lot but I’ll try to list what I can remember. Prozac, lithium, seroquel, lorazepam, concerta, Xanax and Ritalin, there were more I just can’t remember, but I haven’t taken them for almost 15 years now. They got me started on them when I was in 4th grade.
@oliverleroux9946 this is true, but I believe that it wasn’t meant to be smoked, I truly do believe that cannabis does have a place medically but i wasn’t using it correctly, I was using it as a cover, a substitute for happiness yet i wasn’t happy, and my problems were still very real, since turning to prayer,scripture, and fasting, life has been more tolerable and I seem to understand things better and how to deal with them.
Amen priestly brother for speaking the truth. Since I received Lord Jesus into my heart, my indwelling King does not allow me to touch that. When I cooperate and obey that sense from the King, He ushers me into His joy. And in His presence, I rejoice with Him. May 25, 2006, sets my first experience of obedience. Though I had failed my Lord several times, my Lord did not give up on me. Instead, He comes to me as the Captain of my salvation (Heb 2:10) again and again to set me on the course to glory
"And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. " (Genesis 1:29)
@@bellat.1217 cannabis isnt bad nor is alcohol its called moderation. cannabis has health benefits to overlook those are very close minded, keep in mind these are also orthodox beliefs and they go pretty hard on what you can and cannot do
That was before the fall. Quite a different story afterwards. Try smoking poison ivy and see what happens. It's a completely natural product made by God
I will forever be grateful for this video, thank you father. I don't matter and neither does my story but please know, this was exactly what I needed to hear and this video quite possibly saved my soul. Praise the Lord, the king of kings, the merciful.
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“When we effect ourself physically, we effect ourself spiritually”
That’s a powerful statement
Smoke weed everyday😊
Sad because cannabis has saved my life! I have Crohn's disease and cannabis medication has kept me out of the hospital! Before cannabis I almost died from my disease..... Now that im using cannabis im able to work on my motorcycles all day long!!
Affect, not effect; two different meanings.
@@MrSillypoptart God can heal you so that you don’t need anything to cope with it tho. He healed my back so now I don’t have to do anything to cope with the pain.
@oliverleroux9946 Yes, but we are also called to be of a sober mind. Shrooms are a plant, too but also a sin to use because it alters our state of mind. Same goes for weed.
1 Peter 4:7 - Be Sober Minded.
You can justify what you think is sober or not, but that won’t change what God considers sober.
Hope this helps. May God give you wisdom
I smoked cannabis for 7 years from 2009 till 2016 from age 17 till age 24. In later years I smoked it day in day out. Living in the Netherlands it was hard to quit as you can get cannabis whenever you feel like it as there's basically a coffeeshop 5 minutes from everywhere. Visiting family in Romania in 2015 I visited a monastery with my family and prayed to Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri to help me in my addiction. The first day I arrived back in the Netherlands I could not stop myself from buying cannabis and smoking it. But it would not last for long. A series of traumatic events happened. It was harder and harder for me to enjoy smoking cannabis. I was in a constant state of paranoia. My body was also giving me signs that I could no longer smoke cannabis. My nose felt stuffed all the time. My whole being was saying "I can't anymore" and yet I continued. Mentally I was completely lost, afraid of what the future might hold, jobless, uneducated, nightmares of going back to school. I did not work nor did I go to school for the past 5 years. There was but one option left for me, opening up the Holy Bible and starting to read the New Testament. In the beginning of 2016 I again went to Romania to visit my aunt and this time decided to stay there for a long time, 3 months, and somehow those 3 months were exactly what I needed. When I came back to the Netherlands in the summer of 2016 I have never touched a joint again until this very day, 31 december 2021. From 2017 I went back to school and finally got my college degrees. Now I am allowed to serve God in the Holy Altar while for some 5 years I was in a place where I felt no one could save me, down in a very deep black hole, in darkness, yet God picked me up in His hand and saved me, through the prayers of my loved ones. Glory to God unto the ages of ages!
Saint Ephraim does help when asked to. 🙂
great job!
The blood of the covenant is thicker then the water of the womb, even if we are thousands of miles apart, we are together with the Lord.
Peace be with you brother.
Groeten uit zweden
Amen 🙏
As a Christian who uses THC for my horrible menstrual migraines that leave me totally bed ridden and writhing in pain, I don’t know what to think of this. I’d much rather use a plant God created than OTC and prescription medication that can cause strokes and even death. I’m very conflicted 😢
not a theologian or medical professional ****
my thought process here is that biggest thing is how Jesus does not condemn alcohol, but condemns drunkenness,
meaning chosen possible mpaired foolishness. if cannabis is being used in an unhealthy or hurtful way to your body, your mind, I would say it’s a sin if it isn’t and it’s being used respectfully and with purpose, & it does not negatively impact your relationship with God, it isn’t. People say this shit is black and white and neglect all of the grey - but often when examined the gray is the most simple of all
I'm kinda in the same place as you . I was dealing with stage 4 cancer and the tumor under my arm was no joke. I would love to hear how opioids would fit in here and is it the actual drug or the abuse of it .
oh wow I'm so sorry to hear about your cancer, that makes me really sad. God bless you and if cannabis is what helps you sleep or lessens your pain, I don't believe God would judge you for that. He created the plant and it does seem to have a medicinal purpose, just like the coca plant used to be used for pain relief @@apwmojack
Don't listen to Babylonian priests in robes like this guy
Take god out of the equation and you won't have to be conflicted. Or if you want to stake your peace of mind on a fairy-tale, go ahead. Just be aware there are other options than what the fanatic in the video espouses.
I asked Jesus for confirmation on the stance of cannabis use and you gave me it. I thank you for your help. God bless you
Same here
You do realize that your phone listens to you right?
I really repent on my addiction all the time I know he does not look down proud,so I try to spread his word and be kind as I possibly can to anyone who wants a helping hand or needs one. I ask for his forgiveness every night and try to slowdown (quit) as much as I can .
@@kalebjacobs111 God sees and hears all.
How
Cannabis is what brought me to the Orthodox Church. I ate a weed cookie and it opened my eyes to how I needed to major course correction with God. True story. It isn’t as simple as ‘drugs are bad’. God can pierce through all states of mind/being.
Its the same way I started my journey, but I would never in my life recommend it to others. God was merciful to me that He picked me up when I was low.
I smoke for its medical property plus I refuse to drink. God made Cannabis for a reason.
Sin led me to salvation as well. Jesus died for us while we were still in sin. Repentance is necessary for spiritual growth for faith without works is dead.
I finally quit smoking and drinking too
Absolutely. Edibles set me free from decades of alcoholism. I don't even eat them anymore but the effect is still there
As someone who has been smoking for 15 years, my children will get the full story. Not the bs i was told about how its going to kill me and kill brain cells. But the real story of how it dulls the senses. Dulls the grandeur of the world. And makes being bored, fun. That's the true danger. Those moments are the ones you should be finding yourself. Creating things, discovering things. Instead, you're fine getting stoned and watching netflix for hours.
This has been me
That all depends on the person and the usage. When I smoke, I get shit done. I like to smoke before doing my household chores, cleaning, cooking, whatever else I gotta do that’s physical. I can see where you’re coming from though
My life story. God bless us all
Remember there are different strains. One upper one a downer.
That's you all 😂 not everyone
I was lost in the weeds for 26 years. 26 years of my life were spent high, and mostly drunk. Through the grace of God, I was able to stop drinking one day after blacking out, probably nearly dying. But I still couldn’t stop smoking, even though I hated it. I hated being high, but I couldn’t stop. It was not until I was born again and accepted Jesus into my heart that my desire to get high, watch p*rn, and lie were fully defeated. I have grown spiritually 10 years in 1 month. I am a new man, no longer desiring the things of this world. I pray others will find Jesus and walk the narrow path. And it is now my duty to show that to others.
Wow amazing I been following Christ now for a year or 2 and letting go of weed is jus so hard I’ve been on and off and I would have that habit as well but I jus missed how i used to grow it how it rolled smelt looked I was all in obession even though it destroyed me I had an unlimited amount and all my friends do it it’s jus so hard it was identity it was all I did and looked forward too think u can give me any words to help remind me why I don’t need it
@@activeej1632 just remember that God wants you to be sober. The bible says no drunkard shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. In my view, high and drunk mean the same. I realize not everyone will draw the same conclusion.
wow i needed to read this. thank you
With respect, your quote is telling:
"I was lost in the weeds for 26 years. 26 years of my life were spent high, and mostly drunk."
Again, with utmost respect, most people simply enjoy this Plant in moderation. Alcohol also, which is accepted in the Bible. They're not, "lost", in anything.
If one has an addictive disposition then tis that that need addressing, not these two substances.
A poster here has quoted the Bible verse, 1 Corinthians 6:10:
"Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God."
"Drunkards"!!! I am not now, nor have I ever been a, "Drunkard"!
I drink alcohol, have done since the early 90's. Never been Drunk in my life.
But don't listen to me.., try the teachings of the Bible:
Isaiah 25:6:
"And in this mountain The LORD of hosts will make for all people A feast of choice pieces, A feast of wines on the lees, Of fat things full of marrow, Of well-refined wines on the lees."
me too
I stopped smoking weed after 17 years and a daily habit of smoking weed for 12. I feel much more clear and my memory has improved w.o a doubt. Thank you lord.
Me too brotha this year is going great
Its more because smoking anything constricts blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the brain. If your diet is crap, you dont exercise, and smoke a lot of anything....poor brain function is to be expected.
Also....the word or title "Lord" is of pagan origin. Literally translates to Ba'al. You don't worship Ba'al do you? No? Might want to stop using the title for your creator, then.
moderation takes discipline, which Paul refers to repeatedly in his letters, self control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, Gal 5
Helps my blood pressure to smoke Marijuana I disagree with this so called orthodox priest
@@user-uk1st9qf6c I don't understand how they don't understand that they burned it in the temple.
Cannabis played a central role in me stunting my ability to deal with some very real grief and anguish in my teenage years. It enabled a level of hollow avoidance that I had to pay for dearly into my early 20s. I haven't partaken in many years now, thanks to God and the real healing theology of Orthodoxy.
@SIMPSON Bart He didn't knew better in his early years. All Orthodox Christians can't be that smart and humble as you. God bless you, I will have you in my prays. ☦
@SIMPSON Bart Totally agree with you brother ☦
Praise God
The problem is not the plant it’s the person behind it. Also the cannabis lines up with Genesis 1:29 and The Holy Anointing Oil that The Almighty Most High Creator gave to Moses contained sweet smelling cane and in Hebrew that is known as Canna Bosem which many say is the Cannabis.
Im still looking for my way to ortodoxy. Im not a cannabis user though. Just a searcher
I started smoking at 19, and despite it becoming a part of my identity in a sense, I had always told myself I had to cut it. I’m 32 now and just finished a week of sobriety…which is an accomplishment for me. I got tired of the feeling. I want to see how I feel free of all substances. My body is my earthly temple. I’m excited to see where God and life is taking me. Grateful for this message.
Hope you're still going strong...
@@DontLookBehindYou1 I’ve been tempted but still going 💪🏽🥹 Thank you 🙏🏽
@@lovejtaylor good deal! I'm glad to hear that... keep on keeping on
I'm 19 in 3 weeks, started at 13. Quit for 130 days when I was 17 and started again. Quitting again now and hopefully for good. Let us accomplish our goals together with the help of Christ...hope you are still going.
GREAT GOD BLESS❤❤❤❤
Thank you brother for this message! I started smoking cannabis after a 7 months break because I relapsed. Now I'm 3 weeks sober and want to stop cannabis use for good. It's hard, because all my old friends are smoking, but with faith in God, praying daily to the Lord, I'm sure I can make it and turn my life for the better.
Glory be in his name ❤ Christ Jesus 🕊️🙏
As a Christian and retired LEO, who uses Cannabis for medicinal purposes only, I think Alcohol is a much bigger problem.
How many lives did you ruin over cannabis?
Wine is the Blood of Christ
Cannabis is the Herb of Satan
@@iPissOnTalmud😂
Thank you Father Spyridon. I've been thinking of quitting marijuana and your message is one of deliverance to me.
I’m thinking so too.
Went back to it after having stopped for several years.
I might be falling back into old thinking with it.
It's not a loss to quit this addiction , it's a gain. When I became christian 🕊️ 22 years ago I quitted consuming marijuana...For sure it was a little struggle, but I never regret it ...
“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.
Matthew 23:8-9
Please be aware of who is called "father". Take whatever knowledge you receive from a human and discern the truth through the Bible.
@@Iminae "even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have may fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the Gospel"
St. Paul the Apostle
(1 Corinthians 4:15)
@@carpentersson77do you have any advice? I’m trying to do this now and I’ve been a daily intense smoker for 3 years. I am just realizing how vulnerable I am to demonic influences when I get high, I always mistook it for God or Jesus but looking back, I never could confirm. And I believe I will know the voice of God when I hear it. Please if you have any advice or guidance I would really appreciate it
Father this has been a huge spiritual wake up call to me. I was a heroin and crack cocaine addict for many years, I am now grateful to be free of that, but am still on a methadone prescription. I am also a lifelong cannabis user, with only a few short breaks of a few months here and there. Nobody had ever quite spelled out the problem for me in the way you have in this video, though I must confess, I did have the feeling that cannabis was incompatible with the Orthodox life, and it seemed the more I prayed, the more I had this feeling. I feel ashamed for ignoring those pangs of conscience. My wretched sinfulness undermines my love for God. Thank you for this message Father. Please pray for me.
God bless you 🙏
May our Lord Jesus Christ help you and protect you!
SRA (Satanic Ritual Abuse) and human trafficking victim said her Handlers would give her Alcohol aka Spirits and many other drugs, but they were Not allowed to Smoke Marijuana!!! The reason: *"THEY" can't control Human's on Marijuana!!! And it helps people kick DRUG addictions, weed is Not a Drug! And the Catholic church is against it . Yeah, sounds about right!
...I used the word marijuana, because every time I type in the other this pops up. cannibalism cannibalize cannibalize. It won't let me type it! Like it's trying to give a message . hmmmm
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Same here life long cannabis user, i didn't/ really see it as awful thing. Then again I am trying to grow as a Christian and atleast limit it where I don't use it as a stress reliever crutch
I prayed to God to help me with my Cannabis addiction. I promised him I would quit. I made it a week before I broke my promise. After smoking every day for a year, I took one hit and God blessed me with one of the worst panic attacks I’ve ever had. It’s lasted days so far, and I’m still going through it. I now find myself praying day and night begging for forgiveness. God answers prayers and reminds us of our promises. I’ve learned my lesson and am buckling down for my punishment. Praise Jesus.
After 1 year smoking weed everyday, I finally quit. it really brings you more problems than you think, only through the grace of God I’ve 2 weeks clean feeling so much better
I started smoking in 2013, and am still in the throngs of the addiction through temptation. Please pray for me. This video is a blessing and a Godsend. Thank you father! Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Same bro
I too have struggled with this, I began using regularly at 18, not long before I began attending my local cathedral for the first time. I am 19 now and have been working on quitting cannabis along with nicotine. Prayers for you, brother. We can all get through this.
I been on 100 mg of eating hash a day. I had to cut back to 10 mg with high cbd in it. But now I’m going on 5 msg and getting off this crap. It caused me to have insane bladder isssues.
- bladder issues w/weed? Been smoking weed since the 80's & only recently stopped from watching Pastor Rich aka Richard Lorenzo Jr.- who's a whistle-blower on Witchcraft/vodu & then seeing a the Witchcraft signs from dispensaries art on the walls to the Witchcraft symbols on the packages, so stopped & do not crave it anymore. Have a spinal cord injury so if it worse or ppl w/intense 8-10 pain, not sure what's better homegrown weed or morphine? which is more demonic?
Nah her fine bro. You aren't addicted, your body needs cannabis, that's it.
Cannabis oil has saved my life. After many years in the military and chronic pain, it helps alot. I will stand with God and answer him when my time comes.
Im with you, i despise how the pain meds make me feel. Where a small dose of cannibis relieves the pain and im still clear headed, i dont use it recreationally, and keep a tight monitor on my consumption so dosages dont go up over time or even taking breaks (which suck somtimes).
Grace and truth
I think it all depends on does your taking it for pain evolve into taking it more and more even when you don't truly need it.
I had used daily for years and had legit pain and sleep issues. I started doing better when using cannabis but over time I started using more and more just to make everything better even even I didn't need it whereas before I would only take it in the evening.
It gets really complicated if we start talking about something with a 8:1 CBD:THC ratio where you barely even get a psychoactive effect but you have very strong medical therapeutic effect.
I would love to hear his thoughts on legit medical used when you aren't abusing or low THC strains. Could also get into alt cannabinoids that can have even less psychoactive effects than delta 9 THC.
@@user-ld6or5hc8k I've been on 12mg CBD 10mg of THC for a number of years with no need to keep upping the dose. In total I use no more that 3 to 4 ml a day.
Placebo effect. Nothing more.
Threw away all my bongs edibles weed last week. Every time i got high, my mind would blast me with my recent choices and conversations and words that i said over and over and over. I just looked at everything and said why do i keep doing this, it doesnt bring me joy like it did in highschool and college and military. I was going to give it all to my friend and i thought no way i have to trash it. As soon as i did a weight was lifted from me, my sleep has improved, my diet has improved, my skin has improved, and i heard holy spirit speak to my heart after i shut the trash can "Hes Back!" And i felt His prescence again. Habits block holyness. And Holyness is where His Prescence dwells.
God bless you. Your message helped me. I stopped a year ago but those demons have been coming around a lot lately. I haven’t gave in yet but it’s been rough.
@1sickfiestast618 @1sickfiestast618 There is this awesome book called Humility The Path To Holiness by Andrew Murray. It's very short and $7 amazon or free online. Changed my life. He talks about how Jesus was hear to serve and He said Learn Of Me, act like me, even my enemies feet I washed. So when those thoughts of lust or sin come say in your mind "I'm here to serve, I'm here to serve" when at your job say "how can I serve how can I serve who's feet can I wash who can I help" and God has this dial called Joy Peave Love and He starts to cranking it up every day. And the joy from the servant life outweighs the Joy from sin and the World. It costs time and energy to help a coworker, and God sees that. We are here to serve. Lady drops her pen, boom got it. A guy needs a door held open got it. Your wife or mom needs help cleaning Got it. Do all things for the Lord. I want the cleanest house when enters my home, cleanest bedroom cleanest kitchen, best tasting food, good hygiene good fitness to keep up with Him. How can I serve repeated in the mind is so powerful. It's like a secret weapon. Hope this helps God Bless.
@1sickfiestast618 There is this awesome book called Humility The Path To Holiness by Andrew Murray. It's very short and $7 amazon or free online. Changed my life. He talks about Jesus was here to serve, He said Learn of me. And when we focus on "how can i serve how can I serve" our entire life will change. Our work environment, our conversations, our battle with sin. All day in my mind saying how can I serve. Then God has this dial in His palm called Love Peace Joy and He starts to crank up your dial and the joy that comes from the sacrifice of serving others is so powerful that even when temptation comes at you, "How can I serve" is stronger than the temporary feeling of sinning.
Okay, you are weak minded.
The improved sleep is the best physical side effect from quitting weed. About 3 days after I quit smoking, I slept for about 12 hours and felt like it was the first time I had ever slept.
I absolutely love how smart and polite you explain this topic!
In the past I was this kind of guy who was resisting and I was protecting cannabis so much that I forgot myself...
Luckily I suddenly got sick and I was in hospital for weeks and I couldn't get no cannabis.. 😅 after some days I felt such a relief... seriously... I really was enjoying my life again... I had so much power...
And today I was picking up some weed in the park.. I came home, opened the UA-cam app and this was the first Video!
Thank you my Lord! I'm aware of this lesson! ❤
Great Video! Subscribed! 😊
As a cannabis smoker, I’d like to state that sobriety is godly. And I plan on accepting what I’ve learnt and understood through psychedelics, but i gravitate towards sobriety through the means of wisdom.
What is of God, if not all the organisms He designed for us to consume?
These ppl too sleep man. Its a plant he created to be used in moderation. It was used in Mount Sinai by God and Moses. In Exodus. Go research. He speaking from his own mind. I stead of referring to God's word. False doctrine
Its our original medication clearly smh
@@RAWTALENTATHLETICSCANADA “Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.”
Exodus 3:1-3 KJV
Where are you getting that God and Moses smoked weed together? Be careful what you say the devil is real crafty.
@@RAWTALENTATHLETICSCANADAdangerously incorrect take /!\ Please repent.
1 Peter 5:8-9
《8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.》
Father, please pray for me. I am addicted to Cannabis and want nothing more than to quit, but I am afraid of the withdrawal symptoms and of my temperament when I am sober. Evil has a grip on me, I need prayers.
I've had serious trauma from my father in my past. I smoke because I suffer the same fear as you, afraid of my temperment toward others. I am like a wounded dog in a corner and these days it seems like nothing but selfish, hateful narcissists around in this world and I am losing my temper with everybody. I smoke and remain calm and sleep well. Without it... not so good. I've prayed and prayed over this matter with no clear answer in sight yet. Please pray for me. I prayed for you as well.
I understand completely where you guys are at.
Are you addicted to coffee too and addicted to being happy? Is that wrong?
Be strong brother. I’ve gone through the withdrawal symptoms and it was a horrible experience. But in the midst of all that suffering, it brought me closer to Christ, and made me realize how much I need him. I’m praying for you. Take care of yourself🙏
Cannabis "withdrawal" IS NOT withdrawal. You can stop anytime you choose to. It's not methadone.
I smoked for years and when I found God I asked myself whether or not it was okay for me to still smoke. It was the fact that I was questioning that made me realize I needed to let it go. Best thing I could have done!
God's grabbed a hold of me when I was fine doing my own thing. He's showed and changed me a lot the past two years. This is something his spirit tells me often when I talk to him. You are right. He's been ridding me of the sorcery in my life and cannabis needs to go now. Praying for another miracle. I've smoked for 20 years. It's time for me to choose and I choose God.
I was convicted of my 50CBD/50THC oil I was using nightly. Prayed on it for about a month for God to help me quit and one night I was in bed and realized I forgot to take it and praised God for it. That was 6 weeks ago and I KNOW that God did for me, in Jesus name, what I couldn’t do for myself. God is so good ❤🙏🙏❤️
Amen
Awesome 🙂
Ahmen
God is Divine!!!
placebo effect crazy isnt it
CBD is medicine it's definitely safer than prescription PHARMAKIA
What's really evil is all the Christians that took the-🧬💉🧬💉🧬💉
For many years I was debilitated from daily use of cannabis, from about 15 years old till I was about 23. I was never truly happy and it made me totally alienated from those around me. My now Wife interfered in my life and lead me along the path of sobriety and now we have two children, and we have found Our Lord Jesus Christ. Halleluiah!
Good for you. I’ve been happily married 15 years, have two kids and smoke cannabis every day. I have a great job. My boss loves me. I love the Lord. I’m glad you stopped doing what you felt was hurting you.
@@joshuadoughtyso your boss is pleased with you ... what about your Heavenly Father?
Please pray for me I've been using weed since 15
You may be making a mistake of causality. We're you miserable because you smoked cannabis or did you smoke cannabis because you were miserable. People turn to all sorts of bad habits out of misery, they blame the habit. Some people turn to food excessively - but again, food doesn't necessarily make us miserable, but we can turn to food when we are miserable. This takes prayer, reflection, and Reception of the mysteries to discern. In many cases, how we use these things is the concern. Are you using cannabis to decrease your frequency of seizures or are you using it for pleasurable escape from your conscience?
I totally respect your belief and im converting to orthodoxy and also use cannabis as a medication and my medical advice is with my doctor and personal Christ made cannabis for us to use and get closer to him glory to God
Amen!
absolutely not, cannabis is a drug and is a barrier
All plants have a purpose including some of the most poisonous, cannabis is a medicine and is important for those with epilsepsy and other conditions to keep them alive and to sustain themselves until further healing. Never condemn a plant for its purpose but instead the misuse of such plant. All of gods creatures are glorified by God as he made no mistake and everything was intentional so we must see the same.
True! Cannibis has been shown to help with MANY conditions. In the meantime, people continue to take synthetic garbage from Big Pharma that harms their bodies.
Did christ use cannabis in the bible to cure palsy and demand demons flee? No, he had faith and faith alone
I have been smoking it for 20 years now, i am started to feel convicted to quit. Please pray for me. I want to live for God
I will keep you in my prayers Kayla. May God almighty free you from this burden and may you walk in His light forever. ☦
Kayla.........Do what's right for you. But, let me ask.........Why do you smoke cannabis......???.......Recreational.....???......Sleep-Aid....??? MY two cents: Whether you're taking 2-3 puffs of 5-year old rag weed or consuming quantities of mushrooms, I'd suggest that 1) The event is "Spirit-led", 2) Assure you're not "abusing" the substance but keeping it as a "sacrament", 3) Properly and whole prepare your heart (humbled), body and environment (both cleansed) for Spirit's presence. I smoke 2-3 puffs on Spirit-led occasions and can't believe God would find these moments of prostrated, heart-felt worship to be an "abomination". Summary: I it's all about the state of your heart, body and spirit when you consume it. But BEWARE.......evil/darkness will make any and all attempts to corrupt/spoil these intimate moments with Spirit. Be prepared for this, meet it head on, acknowledge that we are helpless against it, turn towards Spirit, hand it all to Him and allow Him to draw you towards the light. Recreational use of cannabis is "abuse". Keep cannabis as a "sacrament" only to be used when spirit leads.
Cannabis mentioned in Ezekiel 30:23-24 in his holy anointing oil and used religiously by the Jewish community, is not sinful unless used sinfully. Bring honor to God, if your addiction turns you from God then it's best to turn from it. Looks like in your case it is bringing you closer but Pharisees who don't read their Bible will tell you otherwise. The same ones who stripped Cannabis out of the holy anointing oil are the same ones who betrayed God and all but eradicated Jehovah God's name from the Bible and can only be found in one passage in the KJV. Be wary, many are calm that people are losing their souls but Jesus would be furious.
You can do it! I smokes for 15 years and God helped me quit when I surrendered to the conviction! I hope you are doing well!! 🫂
Hey I’ve smoked since 12 years old I’m 38 I just quit it’s not bad. It is very freeing. I don’t think pot is a sin I think when your common sense kicks in and you know your wrong then you are sinning clearly imo. I will do a silent prayer now and in the morning for you.
You can do it. You already have some sense of faith I see.
I feel like I've been waiting for 30 years for this man to come into my life and speak these words to me. Thank you.
I feel like you should read about the creation and how God saw that weed is good...oh well...
@@tophernuttle420 I did. That was my excuse for years. Opium, cocaine and heroin all come from plants too. And it's destroyed a lot of people. Shall we say ... Oh well?
@@tophernuttle420 its no question that its good. But too much water will be a detriment to you the same way too much weed can be. Dont argue over it as its a personal battle and nothing more at the end of the day.
@@tophernuttle420 and even though water can technically damage you, you still feel thirsty as theres a reward vs the (improbable) risk. Nothing wrong with wanting to get high, but too much weed can damage you.
@@tophernuttle420🤨 right ignore that God commands to be of sober mind.
This popped up after I’ve been researching this topic for weeks and this helped me understand so much more thank you
i had a 50 year cannabis addiction, i have been free now for 3 years, i asked the lord to help me, and he helped me free myself.... ty father!!!!!!!
AMEN!! I have been sober for a year now and I quit using cannabis the day after Christmas. I started using cannabis when I was 16 years old and now I am almost 50 years old. Cannabis has definitely stunted my emotional, physical and spiritual growth. Since quitting 3 weeks ago my mind hasn’t been this clear in a long time and my anxiety level is a heck of a lot better, still room for improvement though... God I pray and ask you to help remove my fears and anxiety and I thank you for removing my obsession and compulsion to drink and drug. 🙏 Thank you Lord, thank you Jesus 🙏 AMEN!!
God bless you, happy to hear that you are feeling better
Happy for you brother
I've been THC free for almost ten years now. Mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically I have been in worse shape than I ever was before using.
I don't think I'll use again for a long time but I have considered it.
It shouldn't be abused and it is horrible for young ones. We can argue about it's recreational used but there is no denying its medicinal benefits.
Today I start my own battle. Started when I was 17, today I am 45.
You state youve been clean a year now, then say since quitting 3 weeks ago.
🤷♂️which is it?
This is probably the most thorough overview of the adverse effects brought on by this drug both spiritually and physically; excellent video Father.
I was smoking weed and pray to God. After a time with struggling God came to me and saved me. Now i am baptized maturely!
I truly believe that marijuana is an elevator for your emotions. I’ve gone through and read loads of the comments on this video and the thing that immediately springs to my attention is that many of you turn to weed while you’re already at your lowest.
Your relationship with weed is only as good as your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, and with god.
I started smoking this year medically for my Crohn’s disease. It truly eases my days and allows me to find inner peace even in days where I’m in very bad condition.
My wife is a wonderful, loving caring woman who works in mental health and addiction who loves and cares for me unconditionally.
God has sent me an angel. She taught me to pray, to love someone in a way that I was never loved growing up.
Our 8th anniversary has just passed, and my 6th anniversary since I truly accepted god into my life. I am expecting my first child this year. God is great, and while sometimes it may not seem like it, ALL of his creations are great.
After a few deployments to Afg. I almost drank myself to death. Cold turkey quit. Started smoking pot. Haven't touched alcohol in a very long time. I have my own business now with 4th child on the way. Sleep great. I now enjoy doing more things. It does not slow me down with work or at home. It just helps in my situation. I'd rather stick with what grows out of the ground naturally than anything a doctor would prescribe. I totally agree that it's absolutely harmful to mind of younger people, especially teens.
Hero level comment rt here!!
Fk the haters,they dont know,and theyll stay afriad of what they dont care enough to understand too!!
Hope that shts keeps helping you..God made it,it should!!
@tophernuttle420 I appreciate it. I mean anything thay grows out of God's dirt has to be better for you than man made drugs and alcohol.
@@tophernuttle420 Gensis 1:29
Yeah I’d like to add that cannabis imo can enhance the religious/spiritual state if you approach it respectfully. It only becomes dark if you abuse the relationship. I think cannabis and Christianity makes more sense then wine. Pretty sure even Jesus drank wine and it’s actual poison. If weed breaks you, McDonald’s cheeseburgers probably could too.
I’m a skateboarder with severe PTSD from having my jaw broken by two other skateboarders who didn’t like me. I’m in the exact same boat as you, man. Cannabis is not for everyone. That doesn’t mean it is “at odds with orthodox Christianity.” It is for me. God made it and he made me.
I've recently stopped smoking weed because I was feeling deprived of energy, I asked God for help because the handle on me was so great, he brought me to a verse saying he would curse me if I didn't follow the commandments and self control is something I lacked, I then heeded those words and continued to throw away my marijuana stuff. The best part is that I had a coffee cup that had Mary Jane on it.and after I threw away that stuff, the handle broke on the Mary Jane coffee cup which i thought was a good analogy. . I then went to work, went to sleep, and woke up to this in my feed. Jesus is great. God is great. God bless you all on your journeys.
I’m not sure which is more powerful the video … or all these comments
There is no physical addiction, but the spiritual rot is real. Indifference is a disease and a symptom of cannabis. Listen to the man. You need not learn from experience when wisdom will do.
I mean yes i totally agree honestly i always had a feeling what i was doing probably wasn’t the right thing to do but yea i need to quit honestly i feel as if would become more intrigued in scripture when under the influence of cannabis but i enjoy them and read them sober too so I need to strive to live in the light of the lord and not in the flesh
Ive had this temptation of going back to recreational cannabis for a little while now. Ive been fighting the urge but today i talked to someone about it, and after I prayed. God told me, "Are you still going to serve me? Are you going to keep your devotion, and activities that you do for me? Are you going to keep praying and reading your bible?" Then I seen this video. Thank you for being here when I needed it Fr. Spyridon.
My Orthodox brothers and sisters, and all Christians here, please pray for me. I smoked cannabis, and while I stopped years ago, I felt that I never really quite recovered. Part of it is that I think I attracted evil spirits during my usage, but now I think it could also be what Fr. Spyridon is emphasizing here about what cannabis does to the physical brain.
Since my time smoking weed all those years ago, apart of me has never truly recovered.
Please pray to the Lord for me that He will not only forgive my past sin, but also heal the damage that I may have done to my brain since no human hand can reverse that damage.
Praying for you.
I think I know what you mean, prayer and fasting help, imho.
Love to you!
@Brian Hurley...cannabis did a great harm to me as a young adult. But turning to Christ 🕊️ 22 years ago made me stop instantly. But even now 22 years past this addiction I still suffer the consequences of it...Quit now ! Pray and fast...Fight back and recover. Christ is there to help you. He loves you ☦️ I pray for you 🙏
Amen, God have mercy upon us, sinners.
Prayers for you. God has reversed it. Receive it & believe it my brother! He can do all things.
Remember what satan is and defeat him say no to him.a good phyciartrist will help you.cannibis is one maskof the devil.dont take a high intake of caffeine too.also my brother don't ever drink alcohol too.i too used cannabis it ruined my life.i have serious mental issues too.if you participate in holy confession and holy communion often you will feel better.good luck may our lord Jesus christ live in your soul.
I severely abused psychedelic drugs for about 3 years. I was using LSD & DMT multiple times a week, smoking cannabis every night, and eating mushrooms every chance I got. I am facing the consequences of those actions, for my cognition has noticeably declined. But I have faith that Christ can heal my illness. I must have patience
Prayers
You chose wisdom everytime in your journeys. Where you went is a window to your soul and you haven't figured out the riddles of what you saw. Solve the riddles and choose Love if you happen to partake. Love is the Light. Love transcends time. If you can't love yourself first, you cannot help others. Best of luck to you.
did you gain any enlightenment atleast
What did you gain from it? Many of my friends are obsessed with music and psych drugs. Im trying to lead them away from it but Im attacked and demeaned.
@@AldousHuxley7They're just trying to open the doors of perception 😁
I am currently repenting my sins w pot and I am getting closer to god it is amazing!
1 Peter 5:8 - ”Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.“
When I used to smoke weed, it was what opened my eyes to God in all honesty. I did whatever I wanted to before and never considered the creator, just took the label of a Christian. After my usage, I was constantly reminded of the gospel in everything I saw and it allowed myself to stop and really seek the word and the truth. Just like how you can drink alcohol but too much of it is bad, I tend to feel cannabis is the same way. I’ve spoken to people about God as well and while sober they have a stone heart but after they’ve smoked they seem to actually listen and want to know more, just like I did myself. Scripture says we are to have sober minds, you shouldn’t use these things as a crutch or over indulge. I have ADHD and it allowed me to slow down in my mental pace and stop and think. This is just my experience, everyone is different. Some people get extremely paranoid when the use cannabis and some people are forgetful. Too much is bad and you shouldn’t use things that do not benefit you.
It is, and I feel exactly the same. Moderation is key. I can both drink and smoke in moderation, but not everyone can. Jesus made wine from water, so it can't be inherently bad.
@@michaelnelson8618 well granted there are things that are natural but still shouldn’t consume, like poisonous berries or how eve ate from the tree of knowledge. I also do believe it does leave you vulnerable to spiritual attacks, there’s a time and place, as well as moderation
@@dannyallen3749 Obviously there are. I'm glad you don't seem to be suggesting that cannabis is one given that it has - again - no detrimental effect - at least physically documented. Overuse will cause anything to become toxic. Glad you're not one of these oddballs who thinks stoners are sorcerers though 😂
I agree, I think cannabis and drinking aren’t inherently bad for you as long as you don’t over indulge. I used to drink and smoke almost every day for years. Now I’ve just learned to love drinking and smoking as an occasional hobby that I dabble in once every few months at a party going on or something but I’m never going to let it run my life anymore. I’ve been enjoying being sober and having full control over it and I plan to stick with it.
Agreed
Thank you
All things are lawful but not all things are beneficial
All things are lawful but not all things build up
So while others have used this for their own uses it was God who made this plant.
3:38 whaaat?! The use of your imagination during prayer is dangerous.. wow. That’s sad. Thank you for your honesty.
I'm Roman Catholic, and I absolutely love your channel. I personally think that the reason so many states here in the US are legalizing marijuana, is to create more dependency on the state and government powers. Ultimately, they want to separate us from God.
I think that too. Easy access to drugs is to make addicts buy constantly and ultimately destroy them physically and spiritually.
I've always suspected their main motivation was to cash in on the degeneracy through taxing it.
Yep the evil one has a deceptive influence over the Godless, was bound to happen
Ultimately they want to separate us from God.
Exactly! And create chaos. I can't imagine driving like that either.
Lost myself in Alcohol and found myself in weed. What’s bad for one person can save another.
A nice man telling me the right way to find God won’t work as everyone has their own path. Cannabis showed me myself, both good and bad. I’m a much more whole person now and can almost feel god in heart instead of just having scriptures and obligatory facts in my head
You are decieved
Problem is weed affects judgement. Especially when grapling with our demons.
I quit cannabis 2 days ago after a 13 year addiction.
God is first in my life and I surrender to God's will.
Cannabis destroyed me mentally and it helped the demons to control me.
I love you God.
@@yttrxstein4192Cool, don’t discourage other people because of YOUR expirience. Props to this person for not allowing themselves to be trapped by addiction, if you’re reading this I want to let you know never let people like this put you down. I believe in you!
Amen
what???
Amen
Keep going. It wont be easy at first, but I just think of Jesus on the cross, dying for our sins when it gets difficult. If he can go through everything he did, I can do this simple thing.
You got this! I feel more alive after I stopped.
I’m a Roman Catholic and I lived under the cannabis deception from age 19 to 26. When January 10th comes around I will have been 10 months clean from smoking pot. Towards the end I knew deep in my heart that it was the wrong but I was an addicted heavy user. Quitting was the hardest but best thing I’ve ever done
God give you strength
I quit alcohol and I thank God for it and I’m working on the wound that makes me use weed
Gen. 1: "And God said, Behold, I have given you every HERB bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth." I use Marijuana as a natural medicine that helps relieve my nervous system disorder. I would take Marijuana as a medicine ANY DAY over the Poisonous Prescription Drugs that ALOT of Christians are taking with no thought (Pharmakeia) Abusing anything too much is a sin, even food. Doesnt mean the substance is "evil" if used properly in moderation. Even Jesus drank wine.
Are you addicted to coffee too and addicted to being happy? Is that wrong?
Too much coffee is bad for you. Caffeine is a drug. @@Jesus_Christ_is_alive
100 % agree with this man. As a 57 year old man, I have learned this truth first hand. Grateful for being sober minded, turning from Marijuana, and embracing the Spirit of God, and His Word. Amen brother.
As someone who smokes weed all day every day, it is not of God to live like this, those who have eaten their fill will not be tempted by honey. While we continue to sin in a lack of love for God, let us say the Jesus Prayer and beg for this to be taken from us
Smoked it constantly for about 4 years during my teens. God gifted me the ability to put it down and never went back. It definitely caused me some problems and it's so insidious that most people who smoke it can't even accept that there are any negative consequences. At least there aren't many drunks out there that don't think their habit is bad. Many people who smoke Marijuana every day however think that there is nothing wrong with what they are doing. Very sad state of affairs and very important lesson from Father Spyridon. Thank you.
I am so guilty of this addiction.only now do i see i was deceiving myself.i finally stopped after many years & many attempts.Thank you Lord,im sorry i offended you with this .
Any idea if cbd oil is bad?
@@GabrielaLtc no, cbd doesnt make you high. I would argue that even THC oil is fine since it is also very helpful (it really helped a close family member) even tho it makes you high, but prescribed medicine can also make you high. But smoking is definitely sinful and bad for you.
SRA (Satanic Ritual Abuse) and human trafficking victim said her Handlers would give her Alcohol aka Spirits and many other drugs, but they were Not allowed to Smoke Marijuana!!! The reason: *"THEY" can't control Human's on Marijuana!!! And the Catholic church is against it . Yeah, sounds about right!
...I used the word marijuana, because every time I type in the other this pops up. cannibalism cannibalize cannibalize. It won't let me type it! Like it's trying to give a message . hmmmm
@@MsWoT...... Hmm, I think all the weed has given you schizofrenia. I'm sorry brother.
I used to smoke dabs endlessly, eat an insane amount of edibles, and wasted so much money on it while blaming the Good Lord for my financial struggles. I also had a gambling addiction and when I would lose, I would get so mad at God.... luckily, my belief in Jesus Christ allowed me to be delivered from those sins. I'm content with the little I have at the moment. I no longer gamble and am free from my Marijuana addiction. Just wanted to praise the mighty name of Jesus Christ and the mercy he has for us ❤
Praise the Lord God and His liberating power ❤
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You speak of things I need to hear not things I want to hear. It is very humbling and eye opening. I have fallen hard into drugs and other sins. This may be the start of my journey and God knows I fall and fall hard but I still turn to God and pray he will correct my way of thinking and heal me of sinful thoughts. I am a very humble and forgiving person and do good "most of the time" but, I have used cannabis and alcohol for too long and I only pray that I haven't done so much damage that I can no longer enter heaven. Please pray for me.
I smoked cannabis for about 30 years. I fight sexual addiction and after smoking, my fantasies would take control. After coming to Christ I thought I could control these urges, and sometimes I could, but not always. The fantasies would always be there whether I acted on them or not. It took a lot of prayer and willpower but God released me from the urge to smoke and after stopping most of those sexual urges stopped. I am closer to God now than at any other point in my life.
The Lord has delivered me from smoking weed. I smoked essentially every single day of my life between 2010-2023. sometimes as a “spiritual person”, and worse other times as a professing Christian.
Recently after truly hearing the gospel, I’ve had genuine sorrow for my sins, been truly born again, and by the grace of God, through prayer and obeying His command , the command of His word, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, for not only my life as a servant of the Lord, but for leading my wife, and our future, I’m smoke free for months, and at times with occasional minor temptations, I’m never looking back.
It Is possible for anyone out there, pray, fast, remind yourself of your “whys”, and make the biggest one to offer your body as a living sacrifice, for the enemy is roaming like a lion seeking whom he may devour.
Bless you brothers and sisters. Bless the Lord our God forever , amen ❤️🙏🏽
Praise God, Thanks for sharing this ❤️ I’m praying that my husband and oldest son will give it up soon.
@@joycebegnaud9645 Amen keep praying for them, it’s different for everyone of course , but it wasn’t immediate. I’ve felt conviction randomly here and there for years, went on short breaks and fasts, but now with certain verses abiding in me, like causing other believers to stumble, it’s different.
When the Lord draws them closer, and they hear/read His word concerning these things, and ponder the cross where Jesus , the lamb of God, came from heaven and gave up everything, suffered for us, giving it up becomes more doable, and of course prayer and being empowered by the Holy Spirit. It’s truly supernatural and I’m just blown away and grateful for even losing the craving for it.
God bless your family, continue to shine the light of Christ, continue to pray, may they be freed in Jesus mighty name, purchased by His precious blood.
@@joycebegnaud9645I’m sure you hear all of this , I’m just trying to help encourage.. but you can trust God’s timing, even when it seems hard to. I’ve seen with my own eyes two of my close family members , my older brother and cousin, begin to seek the Lord and be drawn to Him.. on their own accord, in ways I guess God knew they would be open, and it’s so beautiful I would’ve never guessed how
/when these things would happen.
Bless you sister
What is of God, if not all the organisms He designed for us to consume?
I have been addicted to marajuana for 10 years now. I am trying really hard because I can physically feel it get in the way of walking with God. But I'm so addicted that i cant seem to stop. Please pray for me!!
I will
@Nathaniel J. Franco 😥 I'm smoking weed 5 times a day. Started when I was 17. I wish I could go back and slap the pipe out of my hand back then...
LHM!
Just put it down and stop. It's not addictive, just habit forming and a habit you can break. I broke the habit years ago, although I don't consider cannabis as dangerous as some people like to believe, I don't smoke it anymore for my own reasons.
@@jeffreypryor4549 I find smoking addictive. But cannabis comes with the nicest feeling to accompany it. For me though all forms of smoking or vaping are highly addictive
God made man ,God made weed that's all I'm saying he put it here for a reason. "I have given you all seed bearing plants and herbs to use"
Thank you father. You are a source of immutable wisdom. I have good friends, good people, better than me in many ways, who will not under any circumstance admit that an altered state of consciousness not only inhibits our understanding of the world but greatly harms it. They found different aspects of God through magic mushrooms and LSD, and they cannot see that no true God will reveal itself to us through various tools of pleasure and entertainment. I too used to love consuming cannabis, but thank the Lord for the suffering I’ve endured because of it. My turn towards sobriety was circumstantial, it was not my merit, but thank God I was lucky enough to suffer because of it, and find that the beauty of God’s creation is all the more substantial when seen through eyes that are lucid and uninfluenced. God bless you, father.
Yesterday I was praying to God to clear up my confusion about cannabis. Today you show up in my recommendations. 15 years of heavy daily use, from age 20-35. At the start I believed cannabis saved me from being an atheist. I was able to enjoy life on a higher level and regulate my mood issues better, which led to people liking me better. Somewhere along the line it turned to addiction, dependency, and the cause of my mood regulation problems. I now see clearly that I was keeping myself perpetually demonized. I repent! I am sorry for disgracing my Lord and pray in Jesus Chris's name that I be released from the cannabis demon. Amen!
I also fell into that same thing - it's really hard to see around it when you have engulfed yourself in it. Until I found this street preacher that spoke such truth "you can't find happiness at the bottom of a bottle and what happens when the bag runs empty" .... it was a complete wake up call for me. I've been up and down since but I know with all of my being that what Father is saying is 100000% accurate, I actually had a conversation with him about it as well once I had become sober. Ultimately our focus just needs to be on Christ and striving for God on a daily basis -- that is what God wants, our trust in His truth. I will pray for you my friend and I hope you will for me as well, for we have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God - but if we see it and we strive for Him that is a great blessing.
have you quit?
@@amanda9636 yes. I haven't had any in about 200 days. No cravings either. Praise Jesus Christ! I couldn't have done it without Him!
When you prayed.... Was your phone in and near you, or were there any computer or tv speakers nearby? These can all interpret key words, store them on a database and then match your spoken key words with the titles or words used in videos or even match your words with the advertisements that you see.
@@buckaroobonzai2909pay no attention to the man behind the curtain 😂
Thank you for saying this publicly.. so many people nowadays really believe there is nothing wrong with pot at all. I smoked for years as a teenager, but one day, after becoming Christian, this fear and repulsion for it was put in my heart, as well as every other drug and drink. I didn't realize it at the time but i real think that fear was a gift from God to get me out of the bad spot I was in mentally and spiritually and socially.. I thank God for saving me from a destructive lifestyle
@SIMPSON Bart I did more than that back in those days, but pot was most frequent
It helps more than it hurts. I have more patience to learn and listen to the Bible. The Lord says to be alert and ready, for Jesus could come back at any time. Just don't get too high, just like wine is ok, but don't drink enough to get drunk. THC has performed wonders for my mental health and beliefs in the Lord. Thank you Jesus for such an amazing, medicinal plant. It has helped me stay off of the harder stuff that nearly took my life several times. It helps alleviate the anxiety and stresses of life. I used to have panic attacks 3-4 times a day, THC/CBD along with beta blockers have practically stopped by suffering. Im finally happy again and can focus on helping other people find their path to the Lord and his eternal salvation.
Been struggling with smoking since I was 14 years old , I made a joke with my friends today about how I’ve been smoking for so long and it was for what seemed like no reason as to why i started using it so heavy but this video opened my eyes and convicted me because I’ve known cannabis use is wrong since Christ saved me at 16 and that I should not be using it but I’ve been so reluctant to stop I’ve had periods of sobriety where I would feel so close to God but I would fall into seasons where I found my self using it again and it came to where I’ve been so far from God for so long but this video truly gave me a reminder and a different light to the sin I’ve been struggling with , it’s been on my heart lately and to come across this is nothing but the spirit of God working
Jesus loves you. ❤✝️
Sad because cannabis has saved my life! I have Crohn's disease and cannabis medication has kept me out of the hospital! Before cannabis I almost died from my disease..... Now that im using cannabis im able to work on my motorcycles all day long!!
Same here! It's been an absolute lifesaver after decades of untreated Lyme and the resulting nervous system and autoimmune damage
Same
Same here bro praying for you
Everything Father Spyridon said here is the truth. And facts most people don't want to face.
Stop calling him. Father. Yes he speaks truth about cannibis.
@@Odo-so8pj that's true. My evangelist friends say it's an error Catholics and Orthodox do to call their priests Father. There is only one Father. That's true
@@xavierlaflamme8773 God bless you hope you have a wonderful new year.
@@Odo-so8pj you as well . God bless. Have a healthy and prosperous 2022
@@xavierlaflamme8773 They are wrong about the term far mate dont worry about it
I hindered almost 25 years of my life smoking that vile weed. So glad that I am sober now! God Bless!
I cant believe how addicted some people are in these comments and they're coping mad hard. Absolutely Unreal.
thats life
Been sober from all of drugs for almost a year after almost a decade of daily use of cannabis that started when I was 16 and regular use of psychedelic drugs and other substances as they were available to me. I thank God for bringing me out of this trap and into the light of Holy Orthodoxy.
Proud of you brother, God Bless you.
Do u drink coffee it is a stimulant a drug
@oliverleroux9946 I'm sure Marijuana has some uses intended by God, like epilepsy or cancer sufferers, but used recreationally, at least as far as I'm concerned, it became a waste of money and a spiritual impediment.
@@lonnienunez6141 I don't use any psychoactive drugs recreationally. It should have been clear that my comment was in reference to drugs of abuse.
Glad you got yourself out of that situation. Sounds like you were in a serious rut and have bettered yourself significantly now. I will say though, I wouldn’t put the psychedelics away completely. Obviously don’t go back to regular usage, but once in a great while won’t hurt and can actually be very beneficial. I’m not a psychedelic guru but it’s the one category of drugs I would recommend people to take at least once. It can seriously change some major issues about a person. Food for thought 🍕💭
Escapism has been a common theme in my life. I was such a serious and sad kid, very disappointed and disenchanted with the people and the world around me. I desperately wished the door to Narnia would show up in my closet. I looked for it and felt deep sadness because I knew it would never be there. I started drinking and smoking weed at 12 years old. It was great, first thing that ever made me feel good and took me away from it all. Of course I was hooked. Its all I cared about and all I felt I had. It took me a loongg time to fumble and stumble my way out of the dark. By the grace of God I made it to see the light. There is no other reason, i had zero guidance in life, nothing around me was geared towards it
@SIMPSON Bart yes for sure. Once you realize and learn that god is real and something that you need to get closer to, then learning how to to do that. All from
The darkness
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The problem with marijuana is it's ubiquitous and we are told to be innocuous. Society is to blame for so many to have easy access to it.
I've smoked weed everyday since I was 13 and have just recently almost entirely stopped now at 28 as of about 3 weeks ago bc for the first time ever a few puffs gave me a full blown anxiety attack but I still find myself taking a puff before bed bc I can't stop thinking myself in neverending circles that gets so exhausting and it's nice to just have some quiet inside my head. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you for your video 🙏
beloved be patient and trust God is working on you. Maybe try praying yourself into sleep? you may get one night each week and then two nights without use and then you wont think you 'need' anything but prayer. keep struggling and never despair you are precious to Our King and Our Lord, Jesus. Love and bless❤🙏
Hello sr. I believe you were talking about smoking it. But what about the cannabis oil - that, as one example, is proven to affect positively children with juvenile epilepsia that don’t react well (are resistant) to the pharmaceuticals options available? Thank you for the amazing lecture. May Peace be upon us 💚🌱
One of the rare things I feel any confidence speaking on in a Christian context.
The only reason marijuana didn't ruin my life completely was God's grace.
It led to worse things before I escaped substance abuse.
Beware the great lie.
Cannabis can be dangerous for many but people like to downplay it, if smoked as a young person it can and often will speed up the development of any underlying mental health problems you may not even know you have.
My brother has MS. Will cannabis make it worse?
@@BeaverdamMan cbd oil use and smoking pot are two completely diffetent things done for completely different purposes, so why even mention it? And yes, pharmaceutical prescribed drugs can be far worse, pretty much nobodz disputes this, so again, why mention it?
@@SunshineCarpetCleaningAZ probably not, since it does not have any affect on motor control as far as I know and that is the mental function that MS attacks, but I would still be very cautious. Coming from someone who smoked pot for many years and still has/had many friends who will never ever quit, I have personally seen and experienced the negative effefts it will have on your life. Also, big prayers for your brother. May Christ protect, save and preserve him. I also hear that the prognosis for MS can really vary and with the right treatment there is a lot thaz can be done tonslow down and mitigaze the effects, buz ofncourse I am not an expert.
@@servantofChristMichael they’re simply trying to cope with the fact that they’re at odds with Orthodoxy most likely
@@BeaverdamMan CBD OIL IS NOT CANNABIS! It is a byproduct of cannabis. STOP trying to twist what Fr. Spyridon is saying to justify your lust for getting high on weed!
What if a person is able to control his/her Parkinson's or Epilepsy with cannabis? Is it sinful to smoke cannabis to control these conditions?
I doubt it's sinful if it serves a purpose as a medicine
Thank you for this message father.
The wisdom of the world is deceptive, especially in these crazy times. We must trust in God, for his truth is the only truth!
As a cannabis user, your sermon really rang true. Thanks for sharing on this Sunday morning.
Thank you for such clear and unambiguous teaching on what is one of the greatest problems in our society today.
I was a habitual marijuana smoker from 14-18. I stopped regularly smoking at 18 and have not smoked at all except maybe once or twice in the last 3 years (I’m 22 now). I’ve been an Orthodox Christian since March 2021. Thanks be to God!
Exactly the same with me. Except I also left behind the lifestyle/old friends that went along with the smoking
@@lilyawood haha well that goes without saying
First you started too early 14yrs smoking grass Wtf your still learning the basics .then stop @ 18 pls your minority in the minorities bud.but good on you stopping early since you started way earlier than one should.
I never experimented with any drug or even drink alcohol or coffee and I experienced this spiritual awakening because of traumatic experiences that occured to me. I prayed to God for wisdom and God granted my prayer. The experience is hellish.
Pray for me and all of those out here who struggle with this. Stopped all drugs and alcohol October 14th, 2016 but do still smoke. I love the Lord Jesus Christ and want Him in all things in my life and do feel that it is a barrier. Thank you and I’m not necessarily orthodox but I believe the Bible is the Word of God and sobriety is my key.
@@nikolankosman7470Good Morning Brother, I beg you stop watching and studying the teachings of Earl Nightingale as he preaches the church of Anti-Christ. His teachings and radio shows are inspired and based upon Napoleon Hill’s writings and teachings, which in turn are based around Theosophy, Occultism, and Eastern Mysticism. In his book Grow Rich with Peace of mind, Napoleon Hill speaks of disembodied entities that he summons to himself and physically speaks to and how they can disappear and return with “Hidden Knowledge”. They are called “Ascended Masters” in Theosophy but in reality they are nothing but demons with silver tongues that will lead you astray from GOD. All of those Napoleon Hill/ Theosophy based Self- Improvement teachers are truly what Father Spyridon describes as Anti- Christ Religion. They are false and will lead you into practicing witchcraft and sorcery without even realizing it. Please Brother, I pray that you can see the truth in this. May GOD forgive you Brother.
If you’re talking about smoking cigarettes, it’s more a physical issue than a spiritual one IMO. The smoke in your lungs can cause heart and lung problems. My dad had bypass surgery then quit smoking. My uncle lost a lung from smoking. My brother used to have a loud hacking cough from smoking. I pray 🙏 you can find the strength to stop smoking. God bless.
@@coolramone no weed. Cigarettes I also quite 7 years ago. Best decision ever!!!!!
I just wanted to congratulate you on what you have already overcome. That is amazing. He got you to it, He will see you through it🥰
You say this while taking modern medicine and caffeine.
Cannabis has completely changed my life.
It says in the Bible that we can use all seed bearing herbs
“For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.”
1 Timothy 4:4
After 4 years of heavily smoking ZA not no Reggie, I 100% agree with everything he said
Having barely survived being a drug addict, I know that what this man is telling us is the truth. My mind is so different. Permanent changes, and spiritual confusion. Praise the Lord for His grace. I believe He can heal anything, but it would of course require one of His miracles to manifest through prayer.
Something I noticed as a long time cannabis user Is that I would get DARK thoughts when smoking. As a Christian, I realized that the only time these intrusive thoughts would come is when I was “high”. Very blasphemous, disgusting, tempting feelings and thoughts. I realized that clearly cannabis is opening the spiritual door to demons or something to come in and wreck havoc.
Edit 12/25: the Lord gave me a clear sign I must stop using. I have relapsed once since this post, but have now lost all temptation or desire to smoke. It is clear to me that God sees this as a sinful activity. God bless anyone that is reading this, I encourage you to crucify the flesh in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
Giving up weed was the hardest thing for me to do when I chose to follow God the start is the hardest so well done on day 5. The last time I smoked was when I read in the Bible that we should stay sober and like you I realised I would get blasphemous intrusive thoughts when I smoked and that night I smoked again and when I had the blasphemous thoughts again I realised why I was better off without it I haven’t smoked since then but a few weeks after I took DMT and before I would love tripping but during this I could see things but it didn’t mean anything to me I just kept thinking over and over “I don’t need these anymore I just need God”
Still I get tempted and think about smoking or taking magic mushrooms again but so far I haven’t gave in.
I’m not 100% on if it’s okay or not but until then I will keep trying to stay sober although I’ve been more than drunk many times since which is just as bad.
Your viewpoint seems very well thought out and I agree with you. Awesome points and definitely food for thought
No your insane and that opened the door
@@billycutiephow do you assume he’s insane? That’s what you got out of that?
Maybe try following the diet that you were COMMANDED to.... And wear the garments you WERE COMMANDED TO WEAR....and stop accusing the MOST HIGH ELOHIM, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄, of creating you in error. He is who put the cannabinoid receptors in your brain. He is who causes your body to produce THC11 or 11-Hydroxymetabolite when its ingested. He is who said "Herb for the service of man". He is who created the plant for us. And STOP CALLING HIM GOD! Because HE COMMANDED YOU TO! God or Gawd is the pagan diety of 💰 and NOT YOUR MOST HIGH ELOHIM! "Do not speak the names of their mighty ones" and then you literally call him buy their mighty ones title?
Have you even read a Bible? Do you not understand the masonic / jesuit deception?
Hello all, my name is caden im 23 years old. Ive been smoking weed for a decade along with habitual nicotine use. I want to grow closer to God Im terrified that ill never be able to stop… pray for me. Its so hard to find the strength. As much as i know how negative it is on my life i still choose to satisfy my flesh… idk how to repent. I cant just say im sorry im sorry im sorry when i just go right back to it. :(
Figure out what the problems are that you are using these medicines to solve, and replace them with better solutions, or you've got as good a chance of quitting as a guy with a broken leg has to walk normally if he threw away his cast and crutch. And if there is genuinely no better solution than the crutch, dont let some ideologue like this guy guilt trip you into living a suboptimal life.
@@Neon_White
I believe the only problem mainly is faith... I've been clean off everything in some circumstances and I was completely fine physically if not healthier. But saying no has been difficult. If it's there I just gravitate towards it, I wish I could just believe fully not in God, but in myself being of use to Him.
Far too long I've secluded myself from people and existed in my own little bubble. Broken bridges with most everybody that's not blood related cut ties with half of them even. I struggle with living for myself I think. Objectively looking at the way I live sickens me because I'm just like every other ungodly young person in so many ways. I separate myself from a lot of the things people my age are very into most notably tiktok because I cant keep up with their stupid social constructs.
I think naturally in a lot of ways my heart hates a lot of the things God hates. I grew up atheist, became agnostic in my teens, and turned to Christ in December of 2022. He revealed himself to me in a way that I guess He just knew would reach me. My testimony is nothing special really. I haven't had much profound change in life. My heart and spirit have completely started pulling me in the right direction it just feels like my flesh is not literally infinitely heavy if that makes sense.
I guess what I'm trying to say right there is it's no surprise to me really that I turned to Him as I'm a truth seeker, that has never changed about me. I have never truly stood by evil acts, and I've watched intently at the world grow in its darkness and wickedness. Maybe as I get older I just start to see how bad it really is but this world right now in time is not moving in a good direction. It needs Jesus.
The more I read the Bible the more everything starts to make sense. It warms my soul knowing that what I've always been searching for EXISTS. I'm terrified that I won't find it and let everybody down.
"If I don't make heaven, if I fail my final test. If I ain't bound for glory when they lay me down to rest. If my soul is to be sanken like the sunsets in the west. Put it on my gravestone that I tried my best." ~ Foggy Memory Boys - "Put It On My Gravestone"
Lastly, I wouldn't say this man is guilt tripping, I believe it's important to listen to elders, especially the ones "qualified" I'm not sure the specifics of becoming a priest, pastor, etc. Hebrews 13:17: “Obey your leaders and submit to them….” If God used UA-cam to find me, certainly He could use it to speak to me at times. My spirit knows right from wrong despite my life choices.
Drug use needs to end in my life, deep down I know it. I just can't find the strength. I need to fast, the right way.. No smoking, no eating (maybe daniel's fast) aswell as not boasting about it for outward appearance. I just find it hard to believe that when that temptation comes, and it will, I'll be able to say no. I can't get caught slipping with my pants down without the blood of Jesus to cover me. Would His blood cover my body if He came right now? As I'm sitting here slightly high after smoking a little for the first time in a few days. Not out of choice, but circumstances, it became accessible and I not only said yes, but spent an hour scraping my grinder to get the last little bit out of it within hours of getting home from a recent weekend trip.
It a difficult question to answer.. I love Jesus, I preach in His name where I can. But when the doors are closed and only He can see me.. I let Him down.. I guess I just don't know how to live like a true Christian. My household isn't fully accepting of Him, (I live with parents still) and have literally been told that we can not pray over our food out loud. I have been told that I can not recite memorized verses. I know that I can pray in my head, and I can still memorize the verses. But, it makes me forget. Most times I don't pray, and I think about it and I realize that spiritually its SO DANGEROUS.
If I haven't lost you yet, thanks for listening. Any and all advice are welcome and encouraged. I pray that I allow myself to be corrected in my ways, that I can celebrate others, resist comparison, help someone else succeed. I pray that I can accept when I'm wrong, and want to resolve to being teachable. To freely admit my mistakes, and be grateful, forgive quickly, and not to be easily offended. In the loving name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
@@Neon_White im really starting to get mad at youtube for removing my comments… i literally wrote like 10 paragraphs consisting of my testimony and concerns about my walk of faith. Yet it gets shunned here, it gets shunned in so many comment sections. Im about ready to give up on youtube comments in general. The only effective way to speak on my faith is by the words that come out of my mouth :/ do i need to start screenshotting all of my comments that lay down the truth? So that when they inevitably get removed i can just post it again and again. The fact that they get removed in this particular comment section aswell is heartbreaking. There is no safe place for christians on youtube because this happens every. Single. Time.
Google is gonna have to just delete my account or remove my commenting privilages entirely at some point right? Because heaven forbid i speak truth on the internet 🙄 so ridiculous….
Still cant message here?
I'm 3 months sober from being a daily smoker for about 2 decades. Being sober has allowed me to have a deeper connection to Jesus Christ. I hope all people wanting to get sober do. It's way better.
It's no coincidence this video came across my feed. I live in a state where it's legal and I went to the dispensary to get my canibus and they wouldn't fill it bc they said it expired. I immediately went into a panic attack not knowing what I would do. I use it for ptsd, anxiety, and nausea. And on the way home I had a feeling that it's time to give it up. I've been feeling chained by it and I know anything that we attach ourselves to end up chaining us as a prisoner. And then your video came across my feed. Thank you so much for this and for the confirmation. Peace and Blessings to you all. 🙏
Just remember that you can’t just quit. You must fill that space with something else positive . In 41 years of life, I am yet to find anything work better than God.
@@_jm0n3y8oo_they are using it for nausea and PTSD. They don't need to replace their recreational crutch with something positive. They would probably need to replace it with other medications, likely multiple.
Jesus Christ can deliver you from the bondage of addiction. Make a decision and pray for deliverance. He will immediately free you from it.
You are correct, it's no coincidence. It's called an algorithm.
@@johnlillis537 if you believe in a God, that is not confined by space and time then you can believe that he can use anything including an algorithm
I just quite smoking a month ago and I already feel the difference. My mind is far clearer than where I thought I was. I even returned to the Greek Orthodox church. I thought it made me more creative in my filmmaking and writing. I was wrong. I'm a far stronger storyteller now and far more motivated to get things done then I ever was on cannabis.
Catholic here, I 100% disagree that using THC/cannabis in moderation is a sin, no more than drinking alcohol in moderation is a sin. Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine during his earthly ministry and he also served the apostles wine that was symbolically transformed into his own blood during the last supper. If we are to believe that Jesus best leads by example, drinking alcohol in moderation is 100% okay with living the Christian life. The problem is, alcohol is also a poison, and longterm use can lead to a whole host of health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer, weight gain, and an increased risk of strokes and heart attacks. Alcohol is also physically addictive. THC, when taken as an edible, carries less risks if taken by itself, and it's not physically addictive. Risks associated with chronic THC use include a higher incidence of heart attacks, strokes, and the development of psychological issues in people predisposed to these conditions. It can also lead to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, which is severe vomitting linked to heavy THC use. If I were to compare the pro's and con's of alcohol and THC side by side, I would recommend using THC edibles in moderation as an alternative to drinking alcohol because it's simply not as dangerous to your physical health, but it's naive to suggest that THC use is 100% safe overall. Other religions do promote the use of hallucinogens such as ayahuasca to experience the sacred, and there is a current ongoing revival of prescribing hallucinogens like psilocybin in microdose form to people battling mental illness. The main question is, can altered states such as those caused by THC and other psychoactive substances produce legitimate Christian epiphanies, or is it best to rely on our sober minds to experience these types of visions, if God chooses that we experience these types of visions at all?
When I was younger I used to think that my psychedelic experiences were the most spiritual experiences one could have. I now understand how delusional I was.
What happened? Are they not spiritual to you?
It's hard...Spiritual... but not the HOLY Spirit.
Principalities of dirt, fungi and soil.
Same with me- one of the reasons to become so heavily addicted is the belief that i was revealing the mysteries of the Universe when i was high and my thoughts during that time were so genious and important that i had to write them (when reading them sober, i didn't see the same thing)...
Until that moment, when i decided to quit and from the first days i was attacked by all kinds of nightmares, which showed me the actual realm of evil that i was part of...
Glory to God that He kept me safe through this!
I used to be a pagan new ager occultist. I smoked weed daiky and would use psychedelics to help heal my ptsd and work through my issues (mushrooms) and one day I was confronted by God- its hard to explain. I didn't hear or see anything but had a revelations. God showed me he was real, I fell to face weeping and repenting for every sin I had committed. He flashed the Bible through my mind so asbto briefly understand it but it was taken away quickly, he then revealed to me we were living in the last days and time was short. This was 6 years ago. It was deeply unsettling. Afterwards triedntonecplain it away as simply being high but something was different. I then renounced my wrong demonic beliefs and slowly came to christ. I was raised JW so I had some stuff to work through to actually find Christ. I wish I could say it's been all smooth sailing but it hasn't. I've fallen many times. I don't smoke cannabis anymore though I did for some time for pain management. But I've been sober now for a few months after my most recent stint with it.
I'd like to disclaim I do not think people should use psychedelics especially seeking God... I wasn't looking for God I was trying to work through trauma. I don't think seeking to have an experience like that will come for most people. God saved me from my wretched path out of grace. I wad literally into wicca, astrology. Christ consciousness, tarot. Crystals, I was about to buy the satanic Bible! I was antishrist in spirit mocking and scoffing but something deeply and profoundly changed me that day. It was scary honestly but I'm thankful for it because now I can walk with him, and preach the good news to others.
Please pray for my Son 🙏🏼 he’s been a daily cannabis user for the last decade and he’s only 25now. We tried everything to help him but he wouldn’t listen. He’s now living on his own with severe depression and anger issues that have pushed everyone away and it’s breaking my heart 😢 he’s also micro dosing with mushrooms as he believes it’s a gift from God to help his depression. He has a strong faith in Jesus and the bible but I know satan still has a strong hold in his life. He’s lost absolutely everything because of it and broken family relationships. I would really value your prayers for my very loved Son Samuel 🙏🏼♥️
Samuel will be in my prayers!
@@Luke-fc4px thank you SO much for your prayers for Samuel 🙏🏼♥️ Unfortunately he lost his job through his drug use and anger issues a few weeks ago and he’s just about to be homeless and on the streets again as he can’t afford his rent. The relationship between us all as a family has broken down as he’s been aggressive demanding my husband pay his rent and we’ve had to cut all contact fully. My heart is absolutely broken as his mother and I’ve been having strong feelings of not wanting to be here anymore as I’ve been bedridden daily in chronic pain for the last 4yrs with a severe disability. This and worrying sick about my Son is overwhelming 😢 it’s SO hard but we know we have to keep putting tough love into action and strong boundaries with Sam but I ended up in a womens refuge for a yr in 2017 because of the abuse I got off him daily. So I have to stay safe but it doesn’t start me worrying about my Son who’s SO lost. So your prayers are very valuable thank you 🙏🏼
Praying Samuel will see the truth...that every lie the enemy has him believing will be exposed in the name of Jesus! 🙏
Whom the Son sets free, us free indeed!
@@psalmwarrior7893 thank you I appreciate your prayers for him🙏🏼
May your beautiful son Samuel, see his own truth and goodness. May his Soul know peace in his body, mind and spirit.
Cannabis and and alcohol have only brought pain and suffering in my life. Even when i thought it was harmless, i always felt i was doing something wrong.
Cannabis nearly destroyed my life. It opened me up to a path of addiction and also gave me psychosis.
I love Fr. Spyridon's voice. Very soothing and full of wisdom.
“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.
Matthew 23:8-9
Please be aware of who is called "father". Take whatever knowledge you receive from a human and discern the truth through the Bible.
@@Iminae then why did St. Paul say to call him "father" and "teacher" in his epistles? Is St. Paul a heretic, too?
@@brianhurley2194 Another person had quoted that Scripture so thank you for that. Everything in the Bible is the truth. Thus, all I hope is to those who use the term "father" to another human, use this term colloquially, while giving honor and glory only to the sole Father in heaven.
I feel exactly the same.
Man, I grow cannabis legally, been smoking since I was a young teenager, I used it after starting taking prescription pills (prescribed) for “mental/mood disorders” I had a break down almost a year ago now, I was so sad, always stressed, suicidal thoughts that I didn’t understand why I had them, anxiety about everything, marital problems. I prayed and I mean I was balling crying out in prayer for a change in my life, and if cannabis is not something that I should be doing then help deliver me from it. A week after that prayer, I had quit cannabis, cigarettes, and alcohol. I still am growing cannabis but I try to use the environment I’m in to spread the good news to those who may not hear it otherwise when the opportunities arise.
❤ peaching to the choir Mon ami
What meds do you take im on meds as well
@@xronald619x there was a lot but I’ll try to list what I can remember. Prozac, lithium, seroquel, lorazepam, concerta, Xanax and Ritalin, there were more I just can’t remember, but I haven’t taken them for almost 15 years now. They got me started on them when I was in 4th grade.
@oliverleroux9946 this is true, but I believe that it wasn’t meant to be smoked, I truly do believe that cannabis does have a place medically but i wasn’t using it correctly, I was using it as a cover, a substitute for happiness yet i wasn’t happy, and my problems were still very real, since turning to prayer,scripture, and fasting, life has been more tolerable and I seem to understand things better and how to deal with them.
@oliverleroux9946 there are also many scriptures that reference being of sober mind, so that’s where im trying to reside in sober mindedness.
Amen priestly brother for speaking the truth. Since I received Lord Jesus into my heart, my indwelling King does not allow me to touch that. When I cooperate and obey that sense from the King, He ushers me into His joy. And in His presence, I rejoice with Him. May 25, 2006, sets my first experience of obedience. Though I had failed my Lord several times, my Lord did not give up on me. Instead, He comes to me as the Captain of my salvation (Heb 2:10) again and again to set me on the course to glory
What about kanehbosem used in the holy anointing oil ? Genuine question for you I'm curious and respectfull
"And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. "
(Genesis 1:29)
What does this mean?
@@bellat.1217 cannabis isnt bad nor is alcohol its called moderation. cannabis has health benefits to overlook those are very close minded, keep in mind these are also orthodox beliefs and they go pretty hard on what you can and cannot do
@@bellat.1217 it means that cannabis is part of the tree of life made by God in the garden of Eden (genesis 1:29)
It means God gave us dominion over every plant on earth, that we should use it for our benefit.
That was before the fall. Quite a different story afterwards. Try smoking poison ivy and see what happens. It's a completely natural product made by God
I will forever be grateful for this video, thank you father. I don't matter and neither does my story but please know, this was exactly what I needed to hear and this video quite possibly saved my soul. Praise the Lord, the king of kings, the merciful.