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1 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 77011 | ||
Shall we defend alcohol consumption? Hello, The Bible says that drunkenness is a sin, and drunkards shall not go to heaven. The alternative is sobriety. Granted, one drink with a low alcohol content may not cross the line, but do you know where the line is in the mind of God. We are told in several places to be sober, alert, and that because the devil is seeking an opportunity. Do you know with certainty when you've crossed the threshhold and ingested more alcohol than is acceptable to God? At one time I tried to walk that line, but realized it was like trying to get as close as possible to a precipice without falling over it. If all we had to do was determine the exact place where one might drink without crossing into sin, it might be worth the risk. But added to that challenge is the Christian's concern to avoid every form of evil. What if your son or daughter begins drinking by following your example? Would you not be responsible? What if members of the church where you attend are offended in conscience--I'm sure EdB isn't the only one who feels this way--and your defense of this causes them to stumble? Would you not hvae to answer for this? Without a doubt, drinking lowers your ability to make a difference for Christ. I mean no offense to you, but I've never seen one 'letting his light shine' with a gin and tonic in his hand. Besides these things, it is wasteful. Alcohol consumption has too many negatives even to be considered. Do you really mean to say that you take offense because a person is offended at the the use of alcohol? If that's the case, you had better get used to it because Christians have historically avoided the use of alcohol. One man expressing his firm convictions against drinking does not make him your enemy. You should have such friends. Surely, there are more important things you could direct disagreement over and defend on a public forum such as this. You didn't ask for my opinion, but there it is anyway. May God bless you as you seek the best path. Disciplerami. |
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2 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 1 | FytRobert | 77040 | ||
Hi, Thank you for all that you have written but I have yet to digest them. Defending alcohol consumption is far from my mind. In fact, I have been searching for a winwin situ ation where I can make use of drinks with low alcohol content for health reasons and yet stay within the will of God. All medical doctors in the world now confirmed that one or two drinks of wine will do the heart good.Besides, Jesus made the best wine for His wedding guests many ofthem were drunk then, I would be grateful if you could comment in particular on the last sentence. Hoping that I may be able to make good use of your comments when confronted in a similar situation. With Love in Christ. FytRobert |
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3 | Searching for the truth | Bible general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 77079 | ||
FytRobert: There are many differing opinions about the use of alcohol - see the search feature! Anything that takes first place or priority in our lives is idolatry. Idolatry is idolatry . . .we just like to give it names . . . but ALL idolatry is offensive to God. We are told to flee from idolatry. 1 COr 10:14 The consumption of alcohol can become a form of idolatry in the life of a believer. This is what we are to avoid. The Christian walk is learning to be free in Christ; but we are not to return to the slavery of "dos and dont's" that some of the more legalistic members of this Forum would like to impose upon you. (read through Galatians!) As you seek to know the One who set you free from the Law, you will find that the Holy Spirit will guide you into a life of intimacy with God. In our relationships with those we love, we strive to do things that will please them or make them happy. SO too the Holy Spirit will work in your life to direct you to things that make the Father happy - here is the win-win you are looking for, for when the Father is happy, you will be too! Blessings in Jesus, mommapbs |
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