LSD is an acronym for lysergic acid diethylamide, a chemical taken as a hallucinogen and nick named acid. It is a drug that has, especially from the 60s onward, produced devastating results, destroying the well-being of countless souls, and leading them to a far greater spiritual consequence—eternal destruction! LSD can give its users a feeling of being close to nature, supposedly to God. It can also produce horrifying hallucinations. Users may feel a seeming peace and contentment, or overwhelming paranoia. For many, what it ultimately produces is an escape from reality and its consequences. Sadly, such an escape is deceptive, for it is fleeting at best, even in this life. Simply put, LSD is one of Satan’s deadly devices to lead souls down the broad way to destruction (Matthew 7:13,14).

Anyone whose conscience is pricked by God’s word regrets his past. It is no coincidence that those under the influence of drugs are often said to be wasted. The end result of illegal-drug use is a wasted life--wasted time, money, talents, bodies, minds, and souls. A drug user who has obeyed the gospel realizes that he wasted his past. Thanks to God’s love and the blood Christ shed on the cross, sinners can be redeemed from such a life. “Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” (1 Peter 1:18,19) Because of Christ’s sacrifice, my past sins have been cleansed and forgotten (Hebrews 10:15-22). God’s word teaches us some other lessons to be learned from LSD—observe the following:

L—stands for LUST.

1. Foolish and hurtful—“But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.” (1 Timothy 6:9)

2. Youthful—“Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” (2 Timothy 2:22)

3. Worldly—“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age.” (Titus 2:11,12)

4. Fleshly—“Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul.” (1 Peter 2:11)

5. Of the Eyes—“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.” (1 John 2;15-17)

S—stands for SIN.

1. Will find you out—“But if you do not do so, then take note, you have sinned against the LORD; and be sure your sin will find you out.” (Numbers 32:23)

2. Is against God—“Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight-that You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when You judge.” (Psalm 51:4)

3. Has no excuse—“If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have no sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin.” (John 15:22)

4. Pursues—“Evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous, good shall be repaid.” (Proverbs 13:21)

5. Seems right—“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12)

D—stands for DEATH.

1. Separates—“Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:1,2)

2. Wages—“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

3. The harvest reaped—“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” (Galatians 6:7,8)

4. The result of not believing—“Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” (John 8:24)

5. Everlasting destruction—“And to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power.” (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9)

LSD is such a destructive drug. Yet, it is but one of many devices of our adversary, Satan. It may satisfy the temporal desires of the flesh in this life, but it will eternally destroy a soul in hell. So also is Satan’s blinding: “But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” (2 Corinthians 4:3,4) Instead of allowing Satan to blind you to the truth, please listen to some better advice from the apostle Peter: “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober; be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.” (1 Peter 5:6-9)

It is too bad that so many are caught up in Satan’s devices, such as LSD, instead of in:

• God’s love.

• The salvation available through Jesus Christ.

• Deliverance through the words of the Holy Spirit.

Finally, remember that SIN is the enemy! Satan will use every trick in his book to mislead, deceive, and paint a picture—the pleasure sin brings here is worth the risk to our souls; there’s plenty of time to change our ways. It is nothing but a lie! “But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.” (James 1:14-16) Maybe we just need to do what the slogan says—JUST SAY NO!!!!