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1 | Kill your brother and drink strong drink | James 2:10 | petedavis6263 | 211076 | ||
Dear John, I'm sure the NT will fill me with more light on what my pastor is trying to say and that is why I have already started my readings. I am a third or so through Matthew and already have some questions, but let me answer your last posting. I do not get drunk with wine or strong drink. I am not a thief, covetous, reviler or swindler. I have never been and never will be a drunkard. When I drink my wine or margarita with my dinner I enjoy a buzz that relaxes me and allows me to feel the goodness of God's blessings. It is a wonderful euphoria to behold the majesty of God's creation. In your paragraph where you said most bible scholars believe the "strong drink" mentioned in Dt 14:26 is to be taken with the food they were eating as was available and customary, then you have validated my use of strong drink with my meals. Thank you, Pete |
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2 | Kill your brother and drink strong drink | James 2:10 | Hank | 211085 | ||
Pete: Where does Scripture teach that drug-induced euphoria (alcohol is a drug and a powerful one at that) "allows me to feel the goodness of God's blessings"? Are Christians therefore who choose not to imbibe depriving themselves of these blessings? Is alcohol a vital crutch without which the followers of Christ are missing out on the full joys of their salvation? Please think about these questions, Pete. I don't want your answers to them for they would only serve to foster further debate and that's not what this Forum is about. ....... The Christian walks by faith, not by sight; he walks by the truth of God's word and is governed by that truth, not by his feelings. If one needs to get a "buzz" on in order to marvel at the mighty works of God and His love in giving His one and only Son to save those who believe in Him from eternally perishing, it's time for him to go back to the Bible and discover its real message to fallen man. That message is not to get a euphoric"buzz" on in order to behold the majesty of God and His creation. Please, no more of this circular chatter Pete. It entirely misses the point of God's word, it edifies no one, and it does not align itself with the aims and mission of Study Bible Forum. So please, I implore you, no more of this. Read the Terms of Use laid down for the benefit and direction of registrants to this Forum and comply with them. --Hank | ||||||
3 | Kill your brother and drink strong drink | James 2:10 | petedavis6263 | 211087 | ||
Okay Hank, I will cease the circular chatter. I will continue my reading of the New Testament. Thank you, Pete |
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