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NASB | Romans 14:23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 14:23 But he who is uncertain [about eating a particular thing] is condemned if he eats, because he is not acting from faith. Whatever is not from faith is sin [whatever is done with doubt is sinful]. |
Bible Question: Is it ok to drink. I know the bible talks about drinking and getting drunk but is it ok to have a glass of wine once in a while. Smoking pot is also an issue in my family. Everyone thinks it is ok to smoke pot because of health reasons like cancer or just people with a.d.d. or a.d.h.d to get them calm. I feel if I have a glass of wine i am sinning before God. This is a big issue in my family. please guide me |
Bible Answer: Greetings Magie! Everyone will have different views of these topics. Most agree that drunkenness is a sin since Scripture explicitly forbids it. However, the easiest way to answer your question is to refer you to Rom. 14:23. In Romans 14, Paul deals with a series of disputable actions, actions that some felt were okay and some felt were sin. His ultimate conclusion is found in Rom. 14:23 that is something does not come from faith, then it is sin. If your own conscience condemns you, then don't do it. No matter what anyone else says! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |