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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: John R, I have much respect for your biting of the tongue. I have much respect for your knowledge on this subject. It was unfair of me to say some of the things I said. I apologize. I agree about your points on this verse, I didn't consider the text in its context. I know that we have many liberties as Christians. For instance the Bible says in Gen 1:29 "And God said, Behold! I have given you every herb seeding seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in which is the fruit of a tree seeding seed; to you it shall be for food." But does this mean that we "should" eat every herb seeding seed which is upon the earth. Some plants and herbs can kill you easily if consumed. Im sure I have the liberty to have DRUGS from the doctors if NEED them. Or wine If I NEED it when Im older to dull the pain of my aching bones. Although I still beleive it's a sin to drink socially, I would in no way be affended by other Christians drinking. My "old" Church had drinking socials, which isnt good seeing half the congragation are EX-drug addicts, and drunkards. Plus what about the drunkards who come in that day. I just can't see condoning drinking any more than I would smoking the herb that God said I could have. Thanks for the Peace and Grace Matt |