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NASB | 1 Corinthians 6:10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 6:10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers [whose words are used as weapons to abuse, insult, humiliate, intimidate, or slander], nor swindlers will inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God. |
Subject: is a christian allowed to drink |
Bible Note: Beja: I see in your profile you and Hank live in what I call "South Missouri". My wife and I live in the Garden of Eden, better known as Missouri. I am glad you responded to my note. Let me say I was not speaking as to what position the church should have in requirements for membership. However in the "Bible Belt" it common for Baptist churches to have a statement, saying what is required for membership. Often the consumption or selling of alcohol is forbidden. A Southern Baptist Chruch about 2 miles from where we live has this requirement for membership. This is listed on a plywood board about 3'feet by 5 feet. This board has a list of several things that members must abide by. As we know there are those who will agree to sign such a statement, and then work in a store that selld beer or wine. There are those who see no wrong having a drink, and will sign the statement but have no intentions to stop having a drink Personally I saw the list while visiting one time, and we never returned, mainly because of the list of do's and don'ts. I believe the Holy Spirit will convict us as we grow and such a list does not allow for the different stages of growth people are in while maturing in Christ. I do think there are a few things membership needs to address, such would be a born again experience with Jesus Christ and baptism by emersion. Beyond this that is up to the church to decide. The more "requirements" we have the less fish we catch for the Master. I do believe for the position of Pastor, Elder, Deacon and Trustee and Teachers there should be Biblical requirements. Again these requirements are up to the denomination or local church to decide. I am not so sure the position of a person taking a drink is so much a luxury as it is allowing the Holy Spirit to move and become active in each persons life. I will keep my own thoughts of drinking alcohol to myself, so I do not cause offense for the brother how finds it's ok for him to have a drink, or for the brother who believes it's a sin to take a drink. years ago the list of do's and don'ts included playing cards, smoking, gambling, dancing, using makeup, listening to rock music, going to the movies, cussing, and not being there at the church when the door were open. Frankly these lists did not really work then and they most likely would not do much for church growth now. When we take over the work of the Holy Spirit we make a real mess. I hope this helps make my note a little clearer. Blessings. justme |