Subject: Searching for the truth |
Bible Note: Shall we defend alcohol consumption? Hello, The Bible says that drunkenness is a sin, and drunkards shall not go to heaven. The alternative is sobriety. Granted, one drink with a low alcohol content may not cross the line, but do you know where the line is in the mind of God. We are told in several places to be sober, alert, and that because the devil is seeking an opportunity. Do you know with certainty when you've crossed the threshhold and ingested more alcohol than is acceptable to God? At one time I tried to walk that line, but realized it was like trying to get as close as possible to a precipice without falling over it. If all we had to do was determine the exact place where one might drink without crossing into sin, it might be worth the risk. But added to that challenge is the Christian's concern to avoid every form of evil. What if your son or daughter begins drinking by following your example? Would you not be responsible? What if members of the church where you attend are offended in conscience--I'm sure EdB isn't the only one who feels this way--and your defense of this causes them to stumble? Would you not hvae to answer for this? Without a doubt, drinking lowers your ability to make a difference for Christ. I mean no offense to you, but I've never seen one 'letting his light shine' with a gin and tonic in his hand. Besides these things, it is wasteful. Alcohol consumption has too many negatives even to be considered. Do you really mean to say that you take offense because a person is offended at the the use of alcohol? If that's the case, you had better get used to it because Christians have historically avoided the use of alcohol. One man expressing his firm convictions against drinking does not make him your enemy. You should have such friends. Surely, there are more important things you could direct disagreement over and defend on a public forum such as this. You didn't ask for my opinion, but there it is anyway. May God bless you as you seek the best path. Disciplerami. |