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NASB | Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler; And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. [Prov 23:29, 30; Is 28:7; Hos 4:11] |
Subject: Don't understand Jesus's view on alcohol |
Bible Note: Dear DAIRYLEADER5, Thank you for the texts which you believe prohibit drinking wine. The problem is that they are a strong warning to those who eye is blurred; who live according to the flesh (which exempts true believers); those whose deeds are bad and those who are undisciplined. None of the verses prohibit the godly use of wine. My concern in answering your post is not the defense of wine but of christian liberty. I detest man-made commandments (legalism) and will have no part in them. They lead people into the snare of works-righteousness. There are certain things that God has given us the freedom to do or not do. I believe the MODERATE use of wine (or any other alchoholic beveridge) is one of those freedoms. The primary reason I have for answering these " drinking is sin" posts is that God has commanded "Therefore do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil;" (Rom 14:16) PS: In case you don't know, to commuicate on the internet in all caps is considered poor manners. It is the equivelant of shouting at someone. :-) God Bless, John Reformed |