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NASB | Matthew 26:29 "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:29 "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." |
Subject: What is 'the fruit of the vine'? |
Bible Note: Mommapbs, I'm not entirely sure I understand your post, so I don't really know whether to agree or disagree. But if my take of it is anywhere near what you meant by it, I think I disagree with it in general and with at least one part of it in particular. I am referring to your statement: "...drinking is a personal choice based on a conviction of the Holy Spirit." I can't agree with that. Suppose I make MY personal choice to drink and by indulging in drink I run into difficulties -- in my family life, for example, or in the effectiveness of my Christian witness -- can I justify MY actions by what the Holy Spirit convicted me to do and therefore blame any consequent problems upon HIM? I don't believe this argument holds water, wine or any other liquid. Moreover, I don't see how legalism quite fits the context here. Perhaps it does, and I'm too obtuse to see where it does. --Hank |