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Romans 14: do not violate your conscience — if you cannot do something in faith before God, do not do it, even if it may be permissible

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 6) 00:48:27 – 00:49:44

Question from Only in Antarctica about whether a Christian can work in the cannabis sector

Mike distinguishes within the cannabis sector (medical vs. recreational, THC vs. CBD products) but ultimately defers to the principle in Romans 14: whatever is not of faith is sin. If you cannot engage in the work in good conscience before the Lord, you should not do it regardless of whether it might technically be permissible. Violating your conscience is a serious matter. Conversely, if your conscience is genuinely clear and you can do it unto the Lord, proceed — unless you are mistaken about the ethics.

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