1. Rom. 12:1-8

2.  God created the world, and it was good, and for our benefit  Yet we can harm ourselves – 1 Cor. 6:19-20  We are to use our bodies to serve God – Rom. 6:12-14  How are you treating what the Lord has given you? – Luke 16:10-12

3.  A Christian is to be of sound judgment – 1 Thess. 5:5-8  Do not let a substance hold power over you – 1 Cor. 6:12-14  Remember, anything that would be first in your life above God is an idol

4.  We will influence those around us, for good or ill  What example are we following? What example are we setting? – Phil. 3:17-21  Consider: is this going to help me in the work of saving souls? – 1 Cor. 10:23-33

5. Drugs, be they legal or illicit, natural or man- made, exist for a reason. It may be positive- to ease pain, reduce stress, etc. But it may be negative. Be careful what you put in the body God has given you! Take any & all risks into consideration!