Alcohol and Pot

What Does the Bible Say?

Seeing evil, we should be able to adjust. There is a lot coming at us from all directions. Alcohol is legal and marijuana is also becoming legal in some states. Does it matter if you do something if it is not illegal? Do we govern our behavior by the world's laws or Gods?

Scott Delamater is a longtime member and elder in the United Church of God with a deep commitment to the mission of preaching the gospel and preparing a people. He currently serves as the National Music Coordinator for UCG Feast sites across North America and has volunteered for many years at United Youth Camps in a variety of roles, including Assistant Camp Director and Bible Instruction Lead. In addition to his service in the Church, Scott is also active in his local community, mentoring high school students as a programming coach in a robotics program.

Professionally, Scott has over 25 years of experience in software development, product strategy, and team leadership, having worked in both large organizations and startup environments. He is known for his thoughtful, data-informed approach to problem solving, his ability to communicate clearly across disciplines, and his desire to build systems—and teams—that serve people well. Scott and his family live in the Cincinnati area.