Is Drinking Alcohol A Sin? - Page 2

jazzy · 01-23-2008, 11:32 AM

If u drink too much alcohol then u committed sin against God and your own body but if u drink it once awhile and none of it will harm u.

Mister Harbies · 01-23-2008, 03:11 PM

Why would drinking wine be a sin? One glass of wine a day is supposed to be good for your heart. I don't see how God will be upset with you drinking a glass of wine. It's just drinking it in excess, then you get out of control and commit sin such as violence etc.

Taking things in excess damages your body, and God would not be happy with this.

And having the occassional toke, I don't see why not. It does not damage your body. (Before you respond to this, check your facts. The world has been lied to by the media and government)

Having things in moderation, as long as it does not harm your body, God should not complain, and neither should you, party poopers! Life is short, grab a beer and light up.

Askjo · 01-23-2008, 05:14 PM

Well, a pastor's DR told him to drink the wine because of his stomach problem. His friends are pastors of local churches in the USA. They told him no exuse to drink the wine because of his DR. This pastor resigned at his church some years ago.

GarnetTigerMom · 01-23-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Texan Guy

IT IS SIN!!!!!!! *drinking the irish whiskey*

I don't really believe it a sin to drink wine, because I tell you why, if it "were" a sin to drink wine, would that be in the bible law? Can you proof that?

Hwy99 · 01-25-2008, 01:57 AM

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Question: "What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol / wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol / wine?"

Answer: Scripture contains many warnings regarding the drinking of alcohol (Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 29:6; Judges 13:4,7,14; 1 Samuel 1:15; Proverbs 20:1; 31:4,6; Isaiah 5:11,22; 24:9; 28:7; 29:9; 56:12; Micah 2:11; Luke 1:15). However, Scripture does not necessarily forbid a Christian from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. In fact, some Scriptures discuss alcohol in positive terms. Ecclesiastes 9:7 instructs “drink wine with a merry heart.” Psalm 104:14-15 states that God gives wine “that makes glad the heart of men.” Amos 9:14 discusses drinking wine from your own vineyard as a sign of God’s blessing. Isaiah 55:11 encourages “yes, come buy wine and milk…”

What God commands Christians regarding alcohol is to avoid drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18). The Bible condemns drunkenness and its effects (Proverbs 23:29-35). Christians are also commanded to not allow their bodies to be “mastered” by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12; 2 Peter 2:19). Drinking alcohol in excess is undeniably addictive. Scripture also forbids a Christian from doing anything that might offend other Christians or might encourage them to sin against their conscience (1 Corinthians 8:9-13). In light of these principles, it would be extremely difficult for any Christian to say he is drinking alcohol to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).

Jesus changed water into wine. It even seems that Jesus drank wine on occasion (John 2:1-11; Matthew 26:29). In New Testament times, the water was not very clean. Without modern sanitation efforts, the water was often filled with bacteria, viruses, and all kinds of contaminants. The same is true in many third-world countries today. As a result, people often drank wine (or grape juice) because it was far less likely to be contaminated. In 1 Timothy 5:23, Paul was instructing Timothy to stop drinking the water (which was probably causing his stomach problems) and instead drink wine. In that day, wine was fermented (containing alcohol), but necessarily not to the degree it is today. It is incorrect to say that it was grape juice, but it is also incorrect to say that it was the same thing as the wine commonly used today. Again, Scripture does not necessarily forbid Christians from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. Alcohol is not, in and of itself, tainted by sin. It is, rather, drunkenness and addiction to alcohol that a Christian must absolutely refrain from (Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 6:12).

Alcohol, consumed in small quantities, is neither harmful or addictive. In fact, some doctors advocate drinking small amounts of red wine for its health benefits, especially for the heart. Consumption of small quantities of alcohol is a matter of Christian freedom. Drunkenness and addiction are sin. However, due to the Biblical concerns regarding alcohol and its effects, due to the easy temptation to over-consumption of alcohol, and due to the possibility of causing offense and/or stumbling of others – it is usually best for a Christian to abstain entirely from drinking alcohol.

What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol / wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol / wine?

The bible actually say to drink moderately, if you are drinking something that have alcohol inside.

01-23-2008, 11:32 AM	#31 (permalink)
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01-23-2008, 03:11 PM	#32 (permalink)
Mister Harbies Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 21	Why would drinking wine be a sin? One glass of wine a day is supposed to be good for your heart. I don't see how God will be upset with you drinking a glass of wine. It's just drinking it in excess, then you get out of control and commit sin such as violence etc. Taking things in excess damages your body, and God would not be happy with this. And having the occassional toke, I don't see why not. It does not damage your body. (Before you respond to this, check your facts. The world has been lied to by the media and government) Having things in moderation, as long as it does not harm your body, God should not complain, and neither should you, party poopers! Life is short, grab a beer and light up.

01-23-2008, 05:14 PM	#33 (permalink)
Askjo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 722	Well, a pastor's DR told him to drink the wine because of his stomach problem. His friends are pastors of local churches in the USA. They told him no exuse to drink the wine because of his DR. This pastor resigned at his church some years ago.