What does the Bible say about abstain from drugs?
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The Bible calls Christians to sober-minded self-control and to avoid substances that cloud judgment, master the body, or lead into sinful conduct. Though Scripture does not name modern drugs directly, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 teaches that believers’ bodies belong to the Holy Spirit and are to glorify God. Romans 12:2 and Titus 2:12 urge transformed, godly living rather than conformity to worldly passions. First Peter 4:7 and 5:8 especially command clear-minded vigilance in prayer and spiritual warfare. Proverbs 20:1 warns of intoxication’s deception, while 1 Corinthians 15:33 cautions that corrupting influences damage good character. Christians should seek help, repentance, and the church’s care when enslaved, trusting Christ’s grace to free and restore.
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- 1 Corinthians 6:19
Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own,
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals."
- Titus 2:12
instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;
- Romans 12:2
Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
[19] Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, [20] for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
- 1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
- 1 Peter 5:8
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
- Romans 13:13
Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
- Revelation 1:1
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,
- Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler; Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
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