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1 | Does 1 Tim 5 v 23 contradict this? | 1 Tim 3:2 | kalos | 159094 | ||
Is it a sin for a Christian to drink? 'Question "What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol/wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol/wine?" 'Answer: Several verses encourage people to stay away from alcohol (Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 14:26; 29:6; Judges 13:4,7,14; 1 Samuel 1:15; Proverbs 20:1; 31:4,6; Isaiah 5:11,22; 24:9; 28:7; 29:9; 56:12; Micah 2:11; Luke 1:15). However, Scripture does not necessarily forbid a Christian from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. Christians are commanded to avoid drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18). The Bible condemns drunkenness and its effects (Proverbs 23:29-35). Christians are also commanded to not allow their bodies to be “mastered” by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12; 2 Peter 2:19). Scripture also forbids a Christian from doing anything that might offend other Christians or might encourage them to sin against their conscience (1 Corinthians 8:9-13). In light of these principles, it would be extremely difficult for any Christian to say they are drinking alcohol to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). 'Jesus changed water into wine. It even seems that Jesus likely drank wine on occasion (John 2:1-11; Matthew 26:29). In New Testament times, the water was not very clean. Without modern sanitation efforts, the water was filled with bacteria, viruses, and all kinds of contaminants. The same is true in most third-world countries today. As a result, people often drank wine (or grape juice) because it was far less likely to be contaminated. In 1 Timothy 5:23, Paul was instructing Timothy to stop drinking the water (which was probably causing his stomach problems) and instead drink wine. The Greek word for wine in the Bible is the most basic everyday word for wine. In that day, wine was fermented, but not to the degree it is today. It is incorrect to say that it was grape juice, but it is also incorrect to say that it was the same thing as the wine we use today. Again, Scripture does not necessarily forbid Christians from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. Alcohol is not, in and of itself, tainted by sin. It is, rather, drunkenness and addiction to alcohol that a Christian must absolutely refrain from (Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 6:12). There are principles in the Bible, however, that make it extremely difficult to argue that a Christian drinking alcohol in any quantity is pleasing to God.' Related Topics: How can I know if something is a sin? What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin? What does the Bible say about doing drugs? What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling or playing the lottery a sin? Are tattoos/body piercings a sin? ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/sin-alcohol.html |
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2 | Can an overseer drink? | 1 Tim 3:2 | Diomede | 159114 | ||
Thank you Kalos for your very comprehensive answer? I agree that the Bible doesn't require the general public to completely abstain, just not to use it in excess. But does this verse suggest that because of the example and influence of an overseer, there is a higher standard set for him? Thanks |
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3 | Can an overseer drink? | 1 Tim 3:2 | kalos | 159118 | ||
"an overseer" 1 Tim 3:3 NIV NOT GIVEN TO DRUNKENNESS, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money (emphasis added) 'Not given to wine...' 'One that does not sit at it, or is continually drinking it, and is intemperate in the use of it; otherwise it is lawful for persons in such an office to drink wine, and sometimes absolutely necessary; see (1 Timothy 5:23) it signifies one that is not given to much wine, as in (1 Timothy 3:8) is not addicted to it, or a follower of it; the Syriac version renders it, "who does not transgress over wine", or go beyond due bounds in the use of it, who is not immoderate in it; the Arabic version renders it, "not insolent through wine", as one that is heated with it is fierce and furious, and wrangling and quarrelsome, and often very mischievous and injurious; and this sense is followed by some.' (Gill, John. "Commentary on 1 Timothy 3:3". "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". [www.studylight.org]) "Deacons" 1 Tim 3:8 NIV Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, NOT INDULGING IN MUCH WINE not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. (emphasis added) 'not given to much wine;' 'which impairs the health, stupefies the mind, and so renders unfit for any such office, as well as wastes the temporal estate; and may lead them to embezzle and consume the church's stock:' (Gill, John. "Commentary on 1 Timothy 3:8". "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". [www.studylight.org]) Grace to you, Kalos |
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