Smoking WEED, friendships, and FAITH. Do they fit together? | The Basement with Tim Ross

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[@GJH3735]

God delivered me from smoking weed. Got to keep a sober mind and be full of the spirit.

[@joannsanchez9013]

Amen

[@tashap7052]

Amen. Same here

[@TGLP23]

I used to smoke weed heavily until I had a dream in November 2020 about going to hell for sexual sin/fornication, and smoking weed. I gave my life to Christ in July 2020. Fast forward a little over 3 years later, I’m sober, married, and pregnant with a baby girl. It was not easy to get to this place that I am today, but only with God’s help was it possible. It is possible to give up something you think you need because the enemy does a good job at making you think you need sin, but God. 💗☺️

[@briew6116]

So Beautiful!! God bless you sister... this encourages me so much💕💕💕

[@Mariii_Amen]

"Even if you don't think you're sinning, it's still a weight. Get rid of it." -- Gave me CHILLS

[@ladyrenee1956]

I used to buy weed and cry and flush it and pray I couldn't even get high no more the holyspirit said do u want to be a junkie and do harder drugs I been clean over 90 days

[@Kiaajordan]

Congrats!!!! It gets easier, but remember to flee from temptation (friends who smoke and environments that lead you into smoking or “missing” weed)

[@IAM_JadeEmerald]

This has been happening to me and I thought I was crazy

[@margafrantz4406]

Thank you for not cussing - it was definitely affecting my spirit in a negative way. I appreciate your podcast

[@dlo5476]

Been smoking since i was 13 and and I'm 23 now .... I can say I always felt this knowing inside my spirit the duality of living through it in my life. Its been a rough heart of change, but its needed for sure. I tend to run back and fourth. But truthfully I think its time I let that part of me rest and take care when I forgive, I was tell the Lord I'm sorry Its hard Ill keep trying to quit, That I want his appetite to no longer crave smoking. It did do a lot for me but where I am now and transition. The Horizon has broadened. I hope to continue in the strength and spirt of thriving away from it. Amen for this opportunity thank you

[@mskw7kgw]

Aye, I am telling you from my personal journey that God will help you stay clean of weed and other addictive behaviors. I have experienced having cravings and an appetite for things that aren’t according to the word of God. I asked God to take the pleasure and appetite away and The Holy Spirit helps me daily. Bc I will not lie to you and say I don’t think about it or feel like maybe just once or a little bit of this or that but I remember that I do Not want to grieve the Lord and how God means more to me than chasing the feeling. I want God more than anything and anyone. I had to get rid of everything that was associated and change up my patterns and keep my eyes on God. I know He Redeems and delivers and sets free because I am living it and daily God renews my mind. It wasn’t easy but it was a choice of laying down my wants for His will and losing my life to find new life in Christ. I pray you experience Jesus in a tangible way and your tastes change and you allow the Holy Spirit to keep you in every moment. In Jesus name amen.

[@dlo5476]

much love God bless you@@mskw7kgw

[@dlo5476]

@@mskw7kgw God bless you for taking the time to write this out and extend yourself to me....God bless you... thank you

[@Kiaajordan]

You got this 🙌🏾

[@Kiaajordan]

Weed is a high you can’t maintain. You’ll always need to smoke more and more. I never felt as high as I do now with Christ 🤍 a HIGH that doesn’t come down. Ask Him to give you a HIGHER HIGH that you feel when smoking.

[@kathrynnorrisctmltbsascp2913]

Great job! “Be sober/straight… for our adversary roams about seeking whom he might devour”. Drugs/Pot opens a door to the enemy. And the enemy wants to devour; DEVOUR those who are not sober.

[@M-zr2kq]

What about the drugs your doctor prescribes you or the poison chemicals in your foods? Why have we been programmed to believe a plant called cannabis is evil? When used correctly helps to heal. Yet you listen to your doctor who openly hands out poison could it be to keep you believing all of the devils lies because you do know this is Satan's world why would satan allow a natural way of healing oneself and risk losing his power over gods children when satan can keep poisoning you with pharmaceuticals etc

[@kokeauxramonh115]

God allowed me to use weed as help with medical treatment for chronic pain. I prayed and fast, I waited. Also actually soon after, because I was praying and fasting God had been strengthening my faith and asked me to give it up. I told Him I was afraid, but because I love Him and I Trust Him. I still have some pain, but not nearly as much as I did in the past. He started teaching me of what to eat, and do to help with the pain. But I don't judge anyone because I understand, not everyone has an addiction but even if we do, God can STILL deliver US! I don't desire to smoke anymore and even at the time, I have had a medical marijuana card. Even then, it didn't matter, God wanted me to lay it down and pick Him up instead. 🖤

[@kokeauxramonh115]

The release of weed happened soon, but I was aware and willing. It wasn't so easy either because I had to discern is God asking me to do this or that?? I seemed Him out wholeheartedly.

[@YahSentTheShot]

thank you for your testimony.. I am currently going through this stronghold. Your words have given me hope as I turn to God wholeheartedly, its taking time but God has been abundantly patient with me. Please pray for me! God bless you family ❤

[@DrewCheech]

I absolutely love this clip. Being able to breakdown both the difference AND similarities in sin vs. weight. This comment section is proof that this discussion needs to be happening. A LOT of people here are showing their hands. "If it's not directly called out as a sin, if I CAN'T FIND the Bible verse that EXPLICITLY calls it sin, I'm gonna keep doing it" - is the adopted attitude of so many and it's heartbreaking. The verse says "let us strip off every weight that slows us down, ESPECIALLY the sin that so easily trips us up." Notice how it doesn't say only, but especially. Meaning - EVERY weight that slows us down. Our walk in faith is not about us getting as close to sin as possible without going over - this isn't The Price is Right....THE PRICE WAS PAID! If you’re a repentant Christian, if you’re SAVED, and you wanna get high, get high....just stop acting like you have scripture that supports you're glorifying God in doing so 🤷‍♂

[@rebaonemaele7019]

It has a strong hold on me, an addiction, It is not good but please pray for me

[@KosherLifeMir]

Just prayed for you! In Jesus name!

[@JusVibe_02]

I would try alternatives to smoking weed it’s very addictive I switched to edibles and now I’m comfortable being sober again when I want. You can’t cancel it out like that overtime god will help you get thru it

[@purposeXpower]

I didn’t even like the last time I was high. Once you’ve been made aware of the Joy of the Lord, it no longer will be any fun to be high.

[@tiaraburton5170]

Soooo true!

[@Sylvia.215]

What about loving your neighbor as yourself? The Bible doesn’t say to stop loving when they do something you don’t agree with. You can still be friends with someone who sins. Keep praying for them because they NEED a follower of Christ such as yourself to lift them up.

[@girlmellaceus]

Loving and praying for someone does not always mean engaging with them. The friend claiming God told her to carry on, how are you not seeing the flaming red flag/blanket?😏

[@marcuswilliams9822]

Yu can love them from a distance and pray for them from a distance you are who you hang around

[@keiracrouse8287]

Agreed, but where does it say it's sin?

[@user-it1uq4iu7r]

@@girlmellaceuseven Jesus was friends with criminals !

[@Dyquanspeaks]

This was my testimony exactly! Only I kinda autonomously ex-communicated myself, which was really just an effect of my lack of confession before my brothers and sisters that led me to that exact moment. I got rebaptized and rededicated 2 years ago and God has been healing me like never before. Restoration is available in Christ through relentlessly incremental faith. We got this!💡🙏🏾

[@Destrey34]

IM CALLING OUT FOR HELP!! I’m a full on evangelist and praise and worship leader at my church. Every week the Lord allows me to lead people into deep worship. Lives are being changed, and people are being saved. The only thing is, I have a secret struggle. I have been trying to overcome it in private, but to no avail. It’s eating me up inside. Every night before I go to bed, I smoke about half a joint. it helps my arthritis, helps me eat, and it helps me sleep. But I still feel convicted about it because I feel like a fraud. I’m a “hypoChristian” if you will. I need serious prayer. And I KNOW I need to repent. And each week eats me up more and more 😫😫😫 Yall pray for me. I know God is calling me higher

[@D.Rocklin]

Thank you

[@_forevergrateful1]

Somethings aren’t a sin but it is a FOOTHOLD! It might not look like anything yet but when that thing grows, chile it can become a whole other thing.

[@Timmynewtron-cd3gq]

People are so lost in these comments but I understand I was a heavy smoker I pray everyone finds a way out this literally upsets n hurts me as a spiritual brother

[@thatsdrea3480]

same! the spiritual realm is no joke and every time you access it outside of the bounds of God (aka getting high/ drunk), you open yourself up to whatever demonic entities are out there. literally giving demons access to your soul, letting them play around in your mind and control your body. the worst part is that people are falling for the enemy’s deception by accepting getting high as a casual thing. it’s far from casual…it’s death. you play with it long enough and you’ll find out..i shole did! GLORY BE TO THE MOST HIGH THAT I WAS RESCUED BY HIS MERCY!

[@NurseCheribum]

People who deal with acute/chronic pain, epilepsy, severed limbs, paralysis (just to name a few) that choose to use marijuana over prescription painkillers is the only situation where monitored/correctly dosed marijuana/THC use is appropriate.

[@OfficiallyXgotcha34]

Anxiety also though. Because some anxiety is not trauma based can cannot be prayed away

[@NurseCheribum]

@@OfficiallyXgotcha34 Prayer changes things. Feelings of anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and similar feelings can be the loudest in the room and drown out the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit and presence of God. In order to heal, you must do the work daily, and as long as you live. Worrying, anxiety, and depression may not stem from trauma alone, but it is a form of pride because God’s word speaks opposite to worrying. Severe anxiety is real, felt by millions of people & it’s treated by prescription medication. Prescription medication is given to manage the symptoms but no healing is taking place or stopping it from ever coming back, that’s called numbing. You must do the work. Spending time with God & in His word, therapy, exercise, eat well. God is the creator of the universe, the great physician, a healer, a refuge, a deliverer. 🙏🏽🤍

[@NurseCheribum]

Prayer changes things. Feelings of anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and similar feelings can be the loudest in the room and drown out the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit and presence of God. In order to heal, you must do the work daily, and as long as you live. Worrying, anxiety, and depression may not stem from trauma alone, but it is a form of pride because God’s word speaks opposite to worrying. Severe anxiety is real, felt by millions of people & it’s treated by prescription medication. Prescription medication is given to manage the symptoms but no healing is taking place or stopping it from ever coming back, that’s called numbing. You must do the work. Spending time with God & in His word, therapy, exercise, eat well. God is the creator of the universe, the great physician, a healer, a refuge, a deliverer. 🙏🏽🤍

[@Cooklus]

Respectfully this is dumb. Shouldn’t god be enough to handle all of those issues?

[@NurseCheribum]

Prayer changes things. Feelings of anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and similar feelings can be the loudest in the room and drown out the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit and presence of God. In order to heal, you must do the work daily, and as long as you live. Worrying, anxiety, and depression may not stem from trauma alone, but it is a form of pride because God's word speaks opposite to worrying. Severe anxiety is real, felt by millions of people & it's treated by prescription medication. Prescription medication is given to manage the symptoms but no healing is taking place or stopping it from ever coming back, that's called numbing. You must do the work. Spending time with God & in His word, therapy, exercise, eat well. God is the creator of the universe, the great physician, a healer, a refuge, a deliverer. 🙏🏽

[@stephaniewilliams2385]

When you are building a relationship with God the holy spirt will convict you when you’re doing wrong. Going to church does not mean you have a relationship with him. God knows all his children and he knows some of us have to experience why we shouldn’t do something rather than someone telling us.

[@amonioda]

LOOOOOOVE this 💕

[@teach.her.glam9986]

❤This here!

[@chrisconaway6265]

Powerful ❤thanks B SIDE

[@jesusprofessor314]

Amen. Thanks for taking a stand here. Habitually getting high is the 1 Cor 5 zone. Refusing to repent calls for believers to separate.

[@chihochila87]

When dealing with smoking & drinking it’s according to your conviction. If you give smoking and or anything more time more energy then you do to God that then is a sin. But if you smoke a blunt is no different then we believers who drink a glass or two of wine and are not intoxicated. Everything else is a person opinion.

[@christiankennedy8895]

1. It’s a mind altering substance and the Bible calls us to be sober minded 2. It allows you illegal access a spiritual state where demons/angels reside. You open a door to them

[@THEKINGFAMILYDYNASTYPIONEERS8]

so folks with medical cards are sinning too as well

[@christiankennedy8895]

@@THEKINGFAMILYDYNASTYPIONEERS8 just bc something is legal doesn’t mean it isn’t still sin. Abortion is legal

[@tanyahylton3354]

Do you have the same energy for narcotic pain killers? 1 Corinthians 6:12 Says we should not let anything control us- not food, alcohol, tv, public opinion, weed, followers, gaming, prescription drugs or illegal drugs. We should be controlled by the Spirit of Christ only. Romans 8:8-9,14.

[@lbamusic]

As Believers, anything we do in our own Liberty, that can or could cause others to stumble, it becomes a SIN to continue doing it!!

[@JaeC444]

It’s interesting to see how many folks battle with this spirit in the comments. If your body is the temple and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit why do you need weed? How is weed giving glory to God or his kingdom? How does it uplift the body of Christ? The best high is the Holy Spirit. I’m not saying what I think but what I know. Been there done that. Praying that Jesus brings revelation. ❤

[@kingwilliam1317]

It’s deeper than just saying something about what the temple is, instead of asking people what’s going on in their temple. Are you more concern about what they are doing, or helping them process what they are going through. ?

[@ThatsVitalPodcast]

​@@kingwilliam1317Facts💯 no one knows anyone inside. No one knows the true intentions behind anyone's decisions. No one knows enough to be pessimistic towards anyone

[@2003oohlale]

I think as Believers we need to be concerned when another brother or sister in Christ is doing something harmful to themselves and also yes we need to help them process what's going on and why they're doing what they're doing. I understand what he's saying because it does matter that we are of the Temple of the Holy spirit. We shouldn't be putting things into our bodies that can cause us not to have self-control which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. But also we have to understand and come to the knowledge of what caused that person to get in that spot so that we can be more understanding of what drove them to that place. And I think if we're not careful we'll miss that part of it. It's one thing to say stop doing it it's another to find out why they're doing it

[@kinggage]

It’s actually not interesting. It’s called being human and WE ALL are struggling with something. “He who is without sin shall cast the first stone”

[@briew6116]

I get what your saying but nah- I disagree. This is the type of mindset Tim is talking about. The "Don't judge me" culture. We gotta keep it real: people don't want to talk about their sinful ways!!! We dont want to course correct. We are on journey- but which path are we taking? To each their own- we all have free will. HOWEVER there will be a JUDGEMENT day- we will all stand before God and have to give a account of how we lived our lives. Whew chile- a blunt ain't worth! Blessings

[@Timmynewtron-cd3gq]

Weed isn’t good for you SIMPLE God said be sober minded literally man

[@Megasuite20]

it isn’t all good it isn’t all bad it does what it does. If you ask a police officer whether a gun is good he would most likely say yes since it allows him to keep order and keeps him protected. If you ask a victim of gun violence whether a gun is good they would most likely say no due to the damage it has brought.

[@Leenaxxoxo]

Um. This sounded really like “my sin isn’t bad but yours is” if you choose not to cuss on the podcast but cuss on your everyday life, how is that okay? If I smoke alone in my own house and no one ever sees me, is it okay then? I have been smoking weed for the past 10 years. I have had the biggest revelations and amazing prayer time while I was outside smoking talking to God. But God showed me the grace he was giving me at the time allowing me to do so, because God is working on my heart. He’s going to leave the weed alone for awhile until I mature spiritually. Now that I’m maturing, God has shown me that weed isn’t for me anymore. But you are on a podcast, speaking to ppl to educate them. Cussing. Talking about a man boning his wife? Your speech is offensive. I’ve heard you say the N word plenty of times. The seasoned minister. But you’re going to judge ppl who smoke? Saying feel the departure from other believers? Cmon Tim.

[@ninag5766]

I agree with ur comment. I am the same.. it became a personal thing with me and God and it’s like he is saying now that he wants me to stop. And I’m willing to do that…. But ranking sins and acting like weed is any worse than cursing is crazy work. And I say this as someone who loves Tim.. but this one is off.

[@regmanscutie]

🤔

[@TempleRevolutionProject]

I believe with something like weed, it’s on the same level as having a glass of wine, and I would argue it’s a step above. If you feel guilt, shame, or conviction when you smoke, lay it down. If it’s degrading your character, lay it down. If you struggle with addiction, lay it down. But if you’re a mature adult human being who has self control, and you want to have a smoke every now and then in your private space, and your heart/mind is clear, I see no problem nor weight. If you can drink (sip some wine/beer) you can smoke. And weed, is far better for you than alcohol. Alcohol is literally toxins. Weed is natural from the Earth, made by God. I believe it varies per individual. No one “needs” it. No one also “needs” to have a drink. Just my thoughts. It’s honestly a deep and nuanced topic. To me condemning a brother or sister for smoking is foolish and is the opposite of what Yeshua taught. Unless it is clearly negatively affecting their life, then there is no issue. Much love ya’ll✌🏼.

[@demetriusbarksdale9298]

The enabler in this situation is the mindset,not weed! You need to develop a strong mental state! Which we all aim to find!

[@rarejourneys]

As someone people used to call Wiz Khalifa Jr. And also a person who heard God told them to stop smoking weed in 2016 but still continued to do so until 10/2022. God will speak, we choose to ignore. I been weed free since then, 🙏🏽

[@dustincurtis8626]

Don't ex communicate her....tell her the truth in love wen the timing is right💚🙏🏻

[@No_Propaganda]

People gotta seek God about it for themselves. Bringing in other people (bc sometimes it’s necessary) opens up YOUR PERSONAL life for opinion- and some are concerned.

[@Built_on_a_rock]

So if he gave up using foul language on the podcast. Why can’t the lady give up smoking. Only when she’s around her friends?

[@delilahluau7267]

“Singing Oceans” took me clean OUT 😂😂😂😂

[@Imindabuildn]

YO YOOOOOOO, This is AMAZING! Actually life changing. I learned a long time ago that your state of mind shouldn't be altered especially with prayer. I'm an habitual weed smoker and I know it's nothing "wrong" with it but it's wrong to GOD. PERIOD! Pray for me and thank you for this educational video.

[@kaelearns7]

What do people think about weed being an automatic high compared to having a drink and not being drunk? Also are there more scriptures regarding smoking besides 1 Corinthians 6:19

[@waynecrystalroebuck9120]

Hi I would like to submit a question. How do I go about send a message?

[@jjj0026]

Lady , do you step away from your friends who drink wine 🍷 🍷🍷🍷?? No difference

[@girlmellaceus]

They drink to get drunk or that they drink at all? The bible is clear on the difference

[@kaelearns7]

Weed is an automatic high

[@RipVonGraves]

I'm positive you've stopped talking to people over petty things,, step off your high horse and applaud her for her efforts.. it's only now that she's TRIED to do something that she feels it might be best for HERSELF to step away. You can't help people that don't want to be helped. He who is without sin can cast the first stone, take the log out of your own eye before you tell someone about the splinter in theirs.. also you may have a drinking problem since your defending it so sternly, you know since were taking shots in the dark about things we know nothing about.

[@kevinhawkins20]

@@kaelearns7That depends on the person’s tolerance levels…

[@2003oohlale]

I understand him saying, Tim ross, that tell your friend bye but my thing about it is this I'm not going to stop being friends with somebody just because they're smoking weed. They got to do something way worse than that for me to stop being their friend over there I can't get with it. Do I have to hang out with them while they're smoking it no but if they need me at a moment's notice yeah I'll be there. And then on top of that when her other friends are doing other things that are not smoking weed that are just as wrong is she going to leave them and stop being their friend? That I don't agree with. And let me repeat that I'm not saying hang out with them while they're smoking the weed but I'm saying I'm not going to not be your friend just because you're smoking weed. Cuz guess what I'm sure she's got friends out there committing fornication yet she's still their friend so maybe I'm wrong I don't know

[@wingman199123]

So I take gummies, because my legs shake really bad at night and I don’t sleep. There’s nothing really out there for restless legs. So that’s why I partake. My prayer and Bible time are just me and him, but the doctors told me that’s pretty much my option and so that’s why I use. Not to get high and space out. If that makes sense, I understand that won’t sit well with others or fellow believers.

[@sincerelysavi6999]

👀 God snatched me up at the end of last year and I was just like her friend. I had told myself everything I could to keep smoking weed. The issue was I was smoking so much weed it was hindering an entire gift that God gave me. I think the reason why he may be saying cut her off because she’s saying she used it to connect to God which gives witchcraft/voodoo/3rdeye vibes. Other than that I don’t think he would have told her that bc in no way are you getting closer to God through weed. Weed was an entire idol for me, I HAD to smoke before any and everything and that’s why I had to cut it out at the root and then removed myself from my friends because they would tell me how they don’t think it would be an issue with God. We need friends to pull us out of the pit not tell us to stay in it or talk us out of stopping something that’s hindering us from being intimate with God. On the flip side, if you are in your friends business so much that you feel like what they are doing is a weight and she isn’t doing it around you, you in too deep. If she’s not smoking around you, talking about it to you but you are the one bringing it up you are trying to play God and that’s NOT your job so it just all depends. It sounds like the friend is trying to act like a savior as well, which God will correct her if she is.

[@_marcyyy]

…and I OOOPP. Loll yall gonna hate this video. Trust me- I do too 😂❤ But LETS GOOOO!!!!

[@shanedanielreyneke7532]

I would love to hear a scriptual reply regarding a similar topic, that being mushroom trips "to meet God" or "rewire one's brain from trauma or similar mental obstructions" with the defence that God has supplied us with the tool to achieve peace or healing.

[@livelovehair6940]

I was just evicted and had no where to go the motel had gotten too high and the job that I finally landed 3months after loosing my job was not enough to pay attention. so between all the family I have that I could turn to the best option is one who smokes bud and I'm praying for both of us me getting my daughter and I in a new house as well as this family member being saved from it . I stopped last year August through the lords strength and am glad I did experience this natural high however when they smoke it seems as they want to tempt me to go back oh but God! And you can't tell people what to do in they house so I'm just praying.

[@EvolvingMama_]

I know I’ve been delivered because I was weed’s biggest fan for the last 20 years of my life 🫣 but like Tim said it’s a weight that I knew it wasn’t pleasing to God and once I quit , I simultaneously lost all of my friends. But what I’ve gained in return is worth it 🙏🏾

[@tiaraburton5170]

Glory Hallelujah!!! 🤍

[@Junior.dss06]

What if you do it sometimes just to chill not in a way that you need it

[@Sir_TerrenceWilliams]

There’s other things we can do to chill! Healthy hobbies

[@stuckNcloudz]

What did you gain in return?

[@EvolvingMama_]

@@stuckNcloudz stability, clarity, sanctity , serenity ! I honestly never thought I would fully quit, I just increasingly felt convicted and couldn’t enjoy it anymore. I’ve saved money, time, and can actually process my feelings 🙏🏾

[@arielleggett4252]

I felt a deeper sense of spirituality when smoking weed... at first. However, I found that it was a false sense of spirituality and closeness with God - it was a counterfeit (hello, tricks of the enemy), and it ended up making me feel a little insane and questioning if I was hearing from God. I went back to the verse about being sober minded and that was all the evidence I needed that it was not pleasing to God and to quit smoking weed immediately.

[@_viewsfromthed]

Believers who wish to stop smoking should expect this an increase of: 1. The withdrawals 2. The temptations You have to go through this in order to be delivered. Use your resources, pray to God, read your Bible, confess your weed addictions with someone, break free. I believe you can do it. Jesus does as well. Remain blessed.

[@Kiaajordan]

Great great video!

[@ralphjohnson940]

How is it just automatically a sin? What scripture is that? Anything can be idolatry or be something that hinders your journey if you let it…

[@chihochila87]

I know right!! I dislike when we take scripture and apply it like it’s a fact .

[@NeiceSh-gt9rc]

He said it can be a sin or a weight. He does clarify that smoking is not a sin but it does weigh us down and set us back.

[@mzasia85]

I just quit smoking weed for the Lord. It was not easy as the marijuana made today is different from the natural weed smoked back in the day. The weed today is highly concentrated and HIGHLY addictive. I really appreciate how Tim broke down the difference between weight vs sin. The bible doesn't specifically condemn weed, however, any substance or thing you put before God becomes your idol. The fact that this person has to smoke weed to commune with the Lord is problematic as the Holy Spirit already grants us immediate access to Jesus. You don't need a crutch to talk to God. I'm not judging at all but I think people need to realize that although it's not a sin, weed is not healthy for your body temple. You can get cancer, lung disease, even GINGIVITIS as well as losing brain cells from smoking marijuana. It has some of the same negative impacts as smoking tobacco. It comes down to acknowledging and treating your body as a vessel for the Holy Spirit. Make sure what you consume is healthy for your mind, body, and Spirit. Praying for this person and anyone else out there struggling with addiction in Jesus name 🙏❤

[@sharicewilliams885]

Glory be God❤

[@debbiesweet]

Please pray for me . I am giving up taking Kratom , I’ve used it for 3 years .

[@ashmarie8267]

Smoking while watching this because I’m working on myself with God. Only thing is I refuse to let someone who also make choices that aren’t conducive tell me things they aren’t doing themselves

[@yonnacashe8618]

dang not im smoking while watching this , I know it doesn’t please god it just feels impossible to stop.

[@jessiebellamy1137]

You got this! One day at a time! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@amonioda]

And be kind to yourself! Give yourself grace when you slip! 💕

[@Megasuite20]

doesn’t please God? how can we know for certain was pleases and what doesn’t please god?

[@QueenLicia]

You can do it, you have to ask yourself what purpose does it serve you,

[@yonnacashe8618]

Thank y’all for the support 🩵

[@JJStonemusic]

NOOOOTTTTT THEEEEE SOUND OF MUSIC 😂😂😂😂

[@musakhumalo3991]

I'm not tryna condemn anybody or anything like that. Just wanted to ask what uncle Timmy thinks about ‭Proverbs 4:24 "Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech." Because he says that swearing is fine. Does swearing not fall under the category of corrupt speech?

[@theblackedge9233]

There's nothing wrong with weed, the massive lack of ignorance is common tho in these types of conversation. People will take pharmaceutical drugs that are 100x worse but that's okay tho smh

[@kevin_dorresteijn]

I don't smoke but confess that I bake with marijuana and believe I had closer encounters with God even others would contradict that. Obviously there isn't much to argue against Ps. Tim Ross or in biblical context. However I disagree that God doesn't love me because I'm high and still reach out to Him. If my friend doesn't want to be with me because I use, then this friend was never meant to be. So goodbye friend. To use God as an excuse is harsh even when you can prove it biblically. Yes I know that God wants me to be of sober mind. But my mind is dealing with this world's problems and often wonder "where is God in it". Personally you should outweigh the pro's and cons of marijuana and for everyone this is different. Again there is no scripture that can back up my opinion but losing friendship over it and putting God in the middle as a cause - is hypocrisy. I am still a believer of Christ you never take that away from me.

[@marslikedaplanet]

i thought about this also! similarly, if we’re supposed to cut people off who sin, then are we not allowed to be friends with gay people? just to put things into perspective

[@_forevergrateful1]

@@marslikedaplanetthe reality is not that you cannot love people who sin but that the sin itself separates us from God. At some point there has to be a line in the sand, at some point your relationship with Christ has to be far more important than keeping friendships that dishonor Him & His word. Matthew 10:34-36 let’s us know that the word is a weapon. Naturally it will divide two kingdoms at work. You gotta choose your side.

[@vanjones1749]

The Bible talks about being sober minded and any type of intoxication is not sober minded, let this mind be in you that is also in Christ Jesus

[@trenapatrece]

Knocking down his Daddy's wife and then coming to church singing Oceans😭🤣

[@hstacker93]

If weed messes with your mind, you’ve done too much/didn’t progressively build tolerance, you have some inner work to do, or you have built lazy habits while smoking. Exercise and reading should be what you focus on while smoking. Find answers to the questions you’re asking. Not promoting smoking, but do your research on WHATEVER you do, especially on the educators and literature you learn from.

[@najeerice1766]

ive always used weed to help me focus. I have ADHD and it helps me complete my to do lists. ive never used it as an emotional crutch. And ADHD medicines are literally hard drugs and essentially amphetamines. Soooo i'd love to speak to a Christian who could understand it from my perspective. I stopped smoking recently because i wanted to see what it's like to let my adhd run rappant, and it's interesting and hard to manage but all this criticism from the church made me pause and test things out for myself and with God. If anyone has a productive opinion on this, I'd love to hear it!

[@marslikedaplanet]

hey guys! could anyone share with me the particular verses that state that smoking weed is a sin?

[@GDHPRO]

It’s gonna be real quiet here! lol

[@micheesmith8633]

It's not a sin, just like drinking isn't a sin. I think Paul says it like this, all things are lawful to me but all things aren't helpful. If you get to a point where you can't live without it, barring a medical condition, then you have turned it into an idol just like alcoholics make their drink their idol. Idolatry is a sin. I personally put weed and wine in the same category, if I can't do it in moderation then it's not helpful for me and I need to stay away to ensure it doesn't become a gateway to other things.

[@_viewsfromthed]

Ppl who say this just want to justify their actions. While in their hearts of hearts, they know it’s wrong as well. ((I’m speaking from experience, I use to say this nonsense too))

[@marslikedaplanet]

i get that. i used to smoke but i don’t smoke anymore. i’ve been sober for about a year now. i completely went and said complete 100% sobriety is the way. my perspective is changing and i’m wondering if it’s really all that bad since wine (once in a while) and prescribed drugs is completely fine. i look back and i wonder if God just wanted to release me from the bondage i had with drugs. now i feel like i’m in a better place and would like scripture to back it up. how do we know if it’s really in our hearts of hearts or if it’s because of what other people tell us? especially people who have never smoked before and have their own opinion on it i like what Tim Ross has to say! i listen, watch, and recommend his videos all of the time! i would just like to know the scripture that he’s referring to

[@mssfchef]

@@micheesmith8633👏🏾

[@resistance7x7]

I was hoping this would be addressed at a high level… smh

[@resistance7x7]

Yeah, hopefully when you neglect your friend, they’ll feel the love of God 🥴

[@Sebastianbaraj5]

12:13 Thank you tim. You keep it real and authentic and I needed to hear this.

[@thaddeusjohnson926]

tim, i got the same shirt.😎

[@doncamacho9863]

I had this convo w my folks 2 days ago, I told them I monetized the way I use it. After being productive, studying etc. I’ll smoke at the end of the day. Would that still be considered being “weighed down” if I’m fully aware of how I’m using it? It’s more of a way to be more creative and wind down in ways.

[@neenapatt]

I can not express in words how blessed I’ve been mentally by this man

[@ajourneywithmyfather1980]

Weed is no different than the many chemicals man uses to treat anxiety, depression, nausea, appetite. The only difference is that in many places it is considered an illegal substance. If you condemn weed and not all those other medications than you are being a hypocrite. The problem with weed as with any other substance including prescribed medication is it can be highly addictive for many people. The same way one can get addicted to the many pain medications prescribed, one can get addicted to weed. In that case you are making it an idol and therefore it is a sin. Thank GOD for THE BLOOD. If it is illegal where you are and you buy it, you aren't obeying the laws of the land which goes against scripture. If it is causing problems in your relationship or interfering with you being able to maintain at your job, you may want to consider an alternative. If it is causing you to neglect financial responsibility or interfering in your ability to be a good steward, you may want to look into an alternative. I for one couldn't afford it. It was just as expensive if not more as the copays associated with the medications my doctor was prescribing but harder to access because where I live it is illegal without a card. Still, when I was in my deepest part of depression, smoking weed was the only thing that motivated me to even pick up my Bible. It didn't cause me the same side effects that the zolof, paxil, wellbutrin, celexa, hydroxyzine just to mention a few of the many medications I was prescribed. Those medications did the bare minimum if anything for my mental health but left me still physically exhausted and lacking motivation. Weed however helped me focus, gave me energy and helped with the joint pain I suffer from. I wasn't smoking every day all day. I didn't have the desire to do that but on days when I couldn't deal with the anxiety or the depression I smoked and it helped keep me from cocooning myself in my bed and slipping back into the sinkhole. GOD's grace is sufficient and HE covered me. HE also led me to start looking into seamoss as an alternative and I am feeling better physically and mentally than I have in a long time. That's my experience. If that causes someone to question my salvation or relationship with THE MOST HIGH or makes them not want to be involved with me, that's between them and GOD. It doesn't change what CHRIST did at the cross for me. I pray that if weed is your thorn, you keep seeking HIM and trusting HIM. I pray that you allow HIM to show you if you've made it or any other medication an idol or crutch and that in HIS time, HE delivers you. I pray that HE surrounds you with people that see you and can speak life into you. I pray that you don't allow condemnation to sink you deeper into depression but that you also never lose your desire to put HIM above all things. I am confident that HE who has begun a good work in you will being it to completion.

[@suckit6138]

thanks i needed this i was feeling the same way and gone through a similar experience and your comment gave me clarity

[@lahlahluv8380]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@Poeticreflection]

I want to stop smoking so bad 😩

[@dsymonespot]

But if the friend is praying more, why should people be who she puts first? Is weed not natural grown just like an apple or orange? Didn’t a bush burn and he had a spiritual moment? That bush wasn’t weed? If it’s safe for epilepsy, why not be safe for prayer..??

[@rodscomfortblecreations8544]

George Janko and Cliffe talked heavily on this it would be cool if George was on the pod.

[@Cintury]

What if I use marijuana for chronic pain because I don’t want to become addicted to pain pills?

[@waventures855]

This is my question too.

[@nikaosteed]

😂😂”she hot boxing herself under this blanket w her lil blunt” nah but fr tho

[@iamRemake.]

Honestly I never saw it as a sin until I asked my friend if I can smoke while Fasting and he said no😢that blew my mind because he went on to say Remember when fasting you are sacrificing whatever that pleases your Body for Christ. Even though Marijuana helps me to focus by slowing my subconscious down and shut all the noise for me to look at one thing. I haven't stopped smoking that's the only drug I take. I pray that our Heavenly Father will deliver me so that only The Holy Ghost will be my only medication to help me in any situation that I think Marijuana helps me with.

[@jnunn4x]

agree christians should not smoke weed. but is she also going to leave the relationship of a friend who overeats ? or watches netflix too much ? the friend who’s stuck in gluttony ? i say this with no disrespect, but seems like weed is demonized a lot more than something like overeating which a christian should not do. thoughts anyone ?

[@Conversationswithesther]

sir how is swearing not a sin but smoking is?

[@jessiebellamy1137]

Maybe you should ask God what you should do. Ask the Creator about what he created.

[@lamarkellam4943]

God made herbs:. not weed.. theses people are adding chemicals and other things in the plant to get you higher . When God creates he doesn’t need to add a chemical to make it more enhance.

[@jessiebellamy1137]

@@lamarkellam4943 Jesus sat with the sinners and he didn’t judge them. He loved on them through their sin. We’re man, we don’t have no place to judge anyone else if not ourself. Her friend smoke weed and she probably eat meat, no sin outweighs the other.

[@clutchspace4217]

The people in this chat are so confused with how Tim Ross teaches them one thing and contradicts himself with another… if you are confused then find another teacher other than Tim Ross to fill your spirit because if you don’t you’ll forever be confused

[@shay-k0734]

Ephesians 4:29

[@UpFromHere25]

This is a hard one. I’m not going to lie. The smoking pot and the man sleeping with his dad’s wife just aren’t the same in my brain. I guess my question is, is the friend doing it around her? Is the friend not being respectful. Like I don’t cuss or drink but I have a friend who does, just not around me and she is a believer. She does everything to honor our friendship even though I don’t make the drinking a big deal. So I don’t know honestly. My advice to the woman would be let the Lord lead you. Maybe walking away from the friend is the best thing but then again maybe it’s not. Love endureth all things(1 Corinthians 13).

[@danellemcnair9240]

Acts 7:30-32

[@rarejourneys]

If you are struggling with weed, you should dip if it’s tempting for you.

[@gwenniegwen]

this is contradictory - you telling her not giving up weed is wrong but you refuse to give up cursing (in private). Where is you cursing justified "from Genesis to Revelations"

[@GreaterrLove]

Seems hypocritical for sure. I heard Tim say he is not cursing by definition of a curse...to be so technical is really a form of pride, that is the equivalent of smokers saying the bible doesn't say cannabis is a sin...at this point believers are defending their sin rather than cutting it off...Ephesians 5:4 does speak on filthiness and foolish talking...it's not convenient meaning not edifying...just like using God's name in vain/ as an expression "good god almighty" is inappropriate but believers get loose and either ignore conviction from The Spirit or have lost feeling for the way The Lord feels about it. It appears Tim and Tiphani (teachers that have helped me) struggle with the same spirit of loose speech/arrogance, as teachers especially, they should heed warnings like these!! Some of us are still sensitized, as it should be, and flinch every time we hear those words, think of the images they paint in people's thoughts with their words...life and death IS in the power of the tongue. Watch the partiality sensei Timmy

[@gwenniegwen]

@@GreaterrLove no matter how he defines “cursing” the words he’s used online and (by his confession) offline are curse words. It’s contradictory to preach about a God whom he seemingly refuses to be delivered by… as far as Prophet Tiphani, I’ve personally witnessed her fruit… from what I’ve seen she allows God to define her shortcomings not people and I’ve only heard her preach to come out of sin, not embrace or justify it.

[@GreaterrLove]

@@gwenniegwen I agree it is contradictory I had to leave a similar comment on her video "When all hell breaks loose" she said "dick dumb" and that dick is not a "bad word" lol the irony I can't help but find funny...like you said about seemingly refusing to be delivered...I believe God speaks through both of them for sure, and God will continue to speak through imperfect people, they should at least consider comments like ours... bc I believe we are speaking with the same intent to point out a spirit and not pick on the person. I could be wrong, that is my intent though...reading what you wrote moved me to share what God has revealed to me personally bc I'm not the only 1 that can see something is off ..🤷‍♀️🤗💙💙

[@jamesanderson7304]

I was thinking the exact same thing. This guy is a joke. Very very carnal

[@MERVIBEZ]

Preach

[@QreativeQhantent4155]

What’s GODly is not Judge. people do not have to be alike but believers have a responsibility to just share the light! We cannot cast stones upon no one nor forsake them

[@princesssiwela8498]

Revelation 22:2 ESV through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

[@Candie4JC]

I wonder when she’s hearing the voice telling her it’s temporary, when she’s high or when she’s sober………….. 👀

[@Jujubee845]

Yes it literally does not make sense to smoke TO connect to the Holy Spirit. For me , I’ve been smoking for 3+ years and if I don’t smoke I can’t eat, do anything basically so I have fell into ADDICTION. I do pray everyday for God to take the desire away. I don’t agree with the friend saying it helps her connect to god or whatever she saying, seems like there’s no conviction and she’s actually living in sin. But am I too?

[@jeicub7763]

Psalms 104:14-15 King James Version (KJV) He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, And herb for the service of man: That he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, And oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. I actually haven't smoked in almost a year now because I was over indulging and misusing it . But I do believe weed is one of the herbs God gave us to serve specific purposes . Just like any other herb .

[@thomasbrown7718]

I agree with getting rid of weight and I understand… but that absolutely does not make her selfish.. your niece has every right to walk away from her but the lady is not sinning she is medicating her self but once that medication hinders her she has a problem and she should rely on her another part of the community for help with addiction … but she is confusing sin and weight and where they are on there spiritual journey are different and she needs to respect that

[@PottersClayH2O]

Who created weed?

[@The.LearningCenter]

Wait so is he saying that “cursing” isn’t a sin? 7:05

[@Turtle12o992]

God would beg to differ im not arguing with nobody about what God clearly said God reveals himself to whom he wants these people want in but are not Gods sheep

[@Timmynewtron-cd3gq]

Sorry if I seem mad but I am God says don’t say filthy stuff outta our mouths I don’t know where but he says he but we aren’t perfect we can only try to do right and be mindful don’t you wanna be a man or women of God like stop with these excuses IF JESUS CAN FIGHT TEMPTATION AS A MAN THAN WE FS CAN but I understand the pain cuz I’m dealing with stuff myself all we can do is pray but I’m just talking getting mad at these comments lol like people really tryna make excuses

[@KiVero805]

@@Timmynewtron-cd3gq It says it in Ephesians 4:29 & Colossians 3:8. We’re supposed to put off these things because it brings no edification. It doesn’t say in BOLD letters that cursing is a sin, but if we can use our discernment, it’s CLEAR as daylight that we’re not to use foul language. 🤷🏽‍♀️😂 And YES, we ALL have our own battles that we deal with and have to face and fight. We have to fight with the word of God cause it’s a daily yet constant battle. I feel you & may God bless you and strengthen you ❤

[@chippygotvocals3035]

Yes he definitely lost me with that one and he just stood on it that it wasn’t. My Bible tells me in James 3 around verse 9-11 the same tongue we bless god with we curse men who been made like god and we are then told that this should not be! We can’t add or take away from the scripture gotta be careful!

[@user-xd6jv9gn4d]

Smoking weed is a sin? 😂

[@robertmcdonaldjr]

I honestly don’t think it’s a sin, but it has definitely become a weight for sure.

[@Bkshowed]

Heb12 … difference between weight and sin should also apply to using profanity 💪

[@Ronaldwillliam]

Genesis 1:29 bro ….its not a sin however if it becomes a weight like he said then you have to let it go. It’s a personal conviction with God

[@FootballMom71]

So we as Christians should also ex communicate those who fornicate, gossip, curse and commit ANY sin?….. Seriously asking!

[@spiritonfire3672]

I havent had a job since 2020, God woildnt allow it. I didnt even apply for this job but I believe God gave me this job to save souls. Its at a dispensary...

[@niablackenglish8573]

I didn't stop smoking until God told me Himself. Maybe I do not understand having a community.. but as a friend you can still be close to her and just pray for her that she is able to see what God would like her to do. This is caring too much about the next person's sin. We are supposed to love and accept each other anyway. Unless it is triggering for you, like you used to smoke or something. But just knowing she smokes has nothing to do with you. If you are that concerned, pray for your friend. Again, I've not had community before. It's just me and Jesus but that would be how I would handle it. Open to a new understanding! Love the podcast

[@victorenriquez2642]

Love that response!!!! God Bless you!!!

[@Sylvia.215]

Yes! Exactly how I feel. Don’t turn your back on your friend just because you don’t agree with their actions. Not very Jesus like, is it?

[@tylerthompson5817]

1 Corinthians 5 v 9-13

[@niablackenglish8573]

​@tylerthompson5817 I went to that passage, thanks! Boundaries can and should be set when necessary.. but in my experience, I've wanted to cut off people that offend me in many ways including claiming to know and love God but do other things. I was convicted about walking away from people just because I didn't agree on even a personal level, I def shouldn't care about my friend smoking weed.. also, I think the Word in 1st Corinthians is warning about becoming influenced by those friends.. not so much shun them from the friend group. That's the friend that needs to be embraced but also pray in private if they seem to think their sin is not sin, at this time. Let's talk about it, friend. Thank you for bringing up the WORD. Our opinions mean nothing, what did GOD say?? But yes, my response is based on my journey walking with God and how I believe He has lead me to see things personally.. which brings another point, He got us all doing something different at different times for different reasons. We should just love and encourage each other cus as it is in Heaven, we ALL gonna make it to Jesus so let's move about one another with that mindset, right? Friend gon quit when it's time and we gon fulfill our purpose in God, Period poo 😂❤❤❤

[@niablackenglish8573]

Romans 12!❤❤

[@dregrayson1990]

I know a girl that smokes and reads the apocrypha 👀👀

[@kennybrooks8374]

How is it possible to come back to God if He has never left me nor forsaken me?

[@tiaraburton5170]

"Come back to God" implies that WE leave Him, you're right HE never leaves us. Sin separates us from God. Isaiah 59:2 hits deeply.

[@kennybrooks8374]

@@tiaraburton5170 how can sin separate us from God if Christ died for our sin?

[@stbsamya]

@@kennybrooks8374Because Christ died not only to forgive you of your past sins, but also so that you may be righteous and holy FREE from sin, when you choose sin you are forsaking the very thing that Jesus died for . That is why they say you “left” God because with Jesus you have the strength to overcome temptation and sin, but if you choose to sin knowing that…that’s called rebellion or “straying away”. Hope that helps !

[@tiaraburton5170]

@@kennybrooks8374 ”What shall we say [to all this]? Should we continue in sin and practice sin as a habit so that [God’s gift of] grace may increase and overflow? Certainly not! How can we, the very ones who died to sin, continue to live in it any longer? Or are you ignorant of the fact that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways].“ ‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭AMP‬‬

[@tiaraburton5170]

Christ died for our sins, but we don't just continue to willingly sin because we know this! Accepting Christ would include us dying of our old selves just as He died and nailed sin to the cross and becoming new creatures, just Christ rose on the 3rd day and became NEW. 🤍 I'm going to keep praying for you and everyone else! Much love, be blessed!

[@jediahthomas8476]

I don’t believe he’s saying cannabis is a sin but her purpose of using said “herb”. His intention is to spread the word that this indignation she persists to continue is what’s holding her back from growing. She uses the plant as gateway to god like the Catholicism uses a priest to confess their sins instead of praying to Yah himself. The friend of the lady is making her habit innate before she begins to pray which is definitely close to idolatry.

[@zintle-mbali.mashiya]

why does God not have the same GRACE He has for you cussing in your spare time????

[@hearModestThought]

it's a bit difficult for me to hear that marijuana is a sin but strong language is not...the bible seems to make claims for the rebuke of both. this feels a little hypocritical and i mean this in the most sincere way...