Subject: word for wine in the original text? |
Bible Note: Dear Inmyheart, I hope you understand that because I believe the moderate use of alcohol is lawful, for me to refrain from it on account of a man-made rule, would for me be a sin. Proverbs 31:4-5 "It is not for kings. O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink." This verse is a mother's advice to her son and not a commandment from God. If it was a command, It would not have been directed at a single class of men. The Ten Commandments are my moral rule. All that is necessary for living according to His will is contained in it, or may be dicerned from it. Jesus said that the summation of The commandments Is to love God and Man. If I drink with moderation and glorify God through my thanksgiving, then I drink lawfully. On the otherhand if I become drunk I have broken the first commandment and have failed to worship God. I know the arguements from the otherside that contend that it is too dangerous to take even one glass for it may lead to another and another. But this view does not take into account the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. I will try to lay a Scritural reason for my confidence in Him later today or tomorrow. John |