Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. —Proverbs 20:1
Many Christians today ponder the subject of alcohol. Those who enjoy drinking often use Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine as reasoning for its appropriateness, while others reference the damages and “evils” of alcohol to use against it. Alcohol has broken homes and marriages, and its use is connected to significant health problems and death. Understanding what the Bible says about alcohol can help us grow as Christians. People still debate if the said “wine” in the Bible even represents an alcoholic beverage. Many believe it’s just a juice made of grapes from the vineyard. The Bible states that drunkards won’t inherit the kingdom of God and that moderation is key to life (1 Corinthians 6:10). Even dining to the point of gluttony is a sin. However, the Bible also states that sin is in the heart of man, and not in any object (Matthew 15:19). If drinking feels sinful to you, it becomes a sin for you. The alcohol itself isn’t the sin, therefore, but a means to sin. Not everyone will find alcohol a stumbling block to their faith. For those
who do, stop. For those who don’t, be considerate of others for whom alcohol represents danger. The main takeaway from today’s verse is that God didn’t put us here to judge others. The Lord is the only Judge. Loving thy neighbor regardless of their sins is a timeless lesson that our Lord wants us to understand. Offer up a prayer today
for those with alcohol troubles so that they may find peace in God and
practice moderation.
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