The Works of the Flesh Part 6 [Witchcraft and Drunkeness]

This message is not to offend anyone but to educate believers on the dangers of pharmaceutical drugs that are being pushed upon people.  Often times when we see witchcraft in the New Testament we think of an old lady with a black hat and a broom but that is not what the Bible is referencing.  Pharmaceutical drugs are a big business that draws in large revenue to the government and the medical industry.  In 1960 the money brought in for medicines in the United States was 2.7 billion dollars.  In 1970 that number doubled to 5.5 billion.  In the year 2020 that number ballooned to 539 billion dollars.  God warns us of drugs (pharmaceutical and illegal drugs) in the Bible.  As Christians we have often heard that the Bible doesn’t mention drugs but the word witchcraft/sorcery in Galatians 5 is Pharmakeia which is where we get our word pharmacy from.  The Greek word for drunkenness in Galatians 5 is Methe which is the root word for methamphetamines.   Being addicted to drugs and alcohol opens a person up to demonic activity which is not God’s will.  There are Christian believers who are addicted to illegal drugs, prescribed drugs and alcohol and that should not be.  Paul, the Apostle said those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.  Many people to include Christians are addicted to drugs and alcohol because they find themselves bound in bitterness, unforgiveness and pride.  Jesus has the power to set anyone free if they submit to Him.  

Scripture references: Galatians 5:19-21, James 5:13-16, Revelation 9:21, Revelation 18:23, Revelation 21:5-8, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 10:5