Is doing drugs really so wrong?
Question: I’m a new believer who really wants to live my life for God. One struggle I’m really facing is quitting the drug habit I started many years ago. I’ve been wondering, is this really so wrong? Even though I know it might be bad for me, it’s not really hurting anyone, is it? Answer: Doing drugs is wrong. It is a sin for two reasons. First, it is mistreating the body that is God’s temple. God tells us to treat this body in the best way possible because it is where he lives, now that you are a believer. You can also mistreat your body by overeating, smoking, and many other things. Although none of us are perfect, we want to treat the body the Lord gave us in the best way possible. Doing drugs is also a sin because it is against the law, and the Bible very clearly tells us in Romans 13 that we, as believers, are to respect the laws of the land that we live in. Even though you may not agree with the law (many people don’t like the law that says they have to pay taxes!), you still ke