Bible Question: I was ministering to one of my friends and i was telling her that the bible says to be sober at all times. She stated to me that Jesus drank wine and for one of his miracles turned water into wine. What do i tell her about drinking? i know it's not okay to drink, so how do i answer her question and still prove to her that she shouldn't drink? |
Bible Answer: People of biblical times drank wine mainly due to the lack of good drinking water. It is okay to drink as long as you are not trying to get drunk or "drown your sorrows away". However, if one has a drinking problem, one should not drink and others around them should not drink as this would provide a temptation. Ultimately, when God does not want one to drink, the Spirit will move to convict them, and thus, they will work out their own salvation. |