February 23, 2023

Have you noticed how much pot people are smoking while driving? At least, the Charlottesville streets are weed central. Waiting behind a motorist at a red light, or walking along the streets, one feels as though one is at a Phish concert. Not being a cannabis user myself, I don’t exactly know the effects of toking up while driving. However, I can’t imagine it is falls under the Best and Safest Policy Department. It is certainly against the law in Virginia, even as a passenger.

Knowing better just does not translate into doing better. It never has and it never will, at least not comprehensively. That is why the apostle Paul says, “For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith.” (Romans 4:13)

And that is why we pray this prayer for the first Sunday in Lent.

“Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (First Sunday in Lent – BCP)