Title: Saints and wine/Ephesians 5:18
Content "Can a saint drink alcohol?" or where is there a scripture that says it is a sin?
gets a lot of questions Based on these questions, the Bible's view of alcohol
try to illuminate the sun
In Genesis 6:9, “Noah, a righteous man and perfect in his time, died in the Flood.
He is the only surviving head of the family. The first brewing in the Bible
Did you know that it was this “righteous Noah” who was sleeping and drinking? (Gen.
9:20-21).
Also, in the second chapter of the Gospel of John, we see that Jesus himself made wine from water.
You can also know (John 2:1-6)
Paul also said to Timothy, "From now on, stop drinking only water, and your stomach and frequent ailments.
Use the wine little by little for work (1 Thessalonians 5:23).”
Then drinking is not a sin, but rather a good thing to drink.
Neil? It may be a quick decision, but postpone such a quick decision for a while and
After examining the general view of the Lord, let us draw a conclusion.
1. A view of alcohol in the light of the Bible
1) The Bible requires absolute abstinence from alcohol.
According to the Old Testament (Numbers 6:1-4), "The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
A child or a woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazarite, and separates her body
When offering to the Lord, abstain from wine and strong drink, and drink from wine or strong drink.
You shall not sour, neither shall you eat fresh grapes or raisins, all the days of your separation.
You must not eat the fruit of the vine, either the seeds or the skins.”
We are the ones who offered ourselves as living sacrifices to the Lord Christ God.
That is, they are set apart. In Old Testament terms, he is a Nazarite. Therefore, my body
If you are separated, you must abstain from alcohol according to the Bible.
Likewise in the case of Daniel, 'Daniel made up his mind, and the king's Jimmy and his
will not defile himself with wine. and do not defile oneself
asked the chief of the eunuch” (Daniel 1:8).
2) The Bible warns of the dangers of alcohol.
A. It leads to arrogance and indulgence.
"Say to the elders of that city, Our son-in-law is hard-headed and rebellious,
If he disobeys his words and is licentious and drunken.” (Deuteronomy 21:20) “Wine
is arrogant, and strong drink is a fuss; anyone who is deceived by it
There is no wisdom in them” (Proverbs 20:1).
B. Makes poor.
"A drunkard should not associate with a meat lover,
A glutton will become poor" (Proverbs 23:20-21)
“A man who loves wine and oil will not become rich” (Proverbs 21:17).
C. Causes all bad things.
“Who is the plague, who is the sorrow, and who is the wounded without cause?
No, it is for those who are addicted to wine, and for those who go looking for mixed drinks.
The wine is red, and it flashes and goes down smoothly from the cup, and you shall not see it.
At last it will burn like a serpent, and sting like a viper, and a monster in your eyes.
It will look like it did. Your heart will utter profane things” (Proverbs 3:29-33).
Alcohol, as well as all misfortunes, poisons people like snakes and
It confuses a person's mind.
D. The Bible condemns drunkenness.
“Moral, drunkards, and extortioners are against me, Christ God.
will not receive it" (1 Corinthians 6:10) "Envy and drunkenness... Those who do these things
You will not inherit the kingdom of God” (Galatians 5:21).
debauchery, but be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18)
2. The Bible's Testimony About the Harm of Drinking
1) Drinking leads to the tragedy of human discrimination.
According to Genesis 9:20-27, Noah drank wine one day and got drunk.
W She was sleeping in that tent, naked and with her lower body exposed. Noah's second son
When his son Ham saw it, he said to his two brothers, Shem and Jabeb, and Shem and Jabeb changed their clothes.
He took it and stepped back in and covered his father's lower body, and covered his father's lower body.
It was recorded not to be seen.
Noah awoke from his drink, and knew what the second son had done, and cursed Ham.
will become Shem's servant, and Jabeb will become great, and he will dwell in Shem's tents."
It caused the tragedy of liver self-destruction.
Most drunkards and prodigals today are rude. always negative
He has ideas and is always good at judging others. So, as you feel
It is through actions that human differences are formed.
2) Drinking leads to an affair.
In Genesis 19:30-38, the wrath of God destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
After that, Lot and his two daughters were the only ones alive and went up to the mountain.
Since there is no one to be trusted, let’s make our father drink and tell us about the race.”
It says that you have changed and slept. It should be pointed out here that the relationship
It should be remembered that “alcohol” that sticks like licorice in a drugstore is “alcohol”
is.
3) Why does the Bible tell us not to drink alcohol?
A. Because taking care of your body is important.
“Therefore, brethren, I beseech you in all the mercy of God.
Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. this is your drill
Spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this generation, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Oh, that we may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
D" (Romans 12:1-2)
"Your bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit in you, whom you have received from God.
do you not know? (1 Corinthians 6:9)
"We are the temple of the living God... Therefore, saith the Lord,
Come out from among them, be separate and do not touch the unclean...
Lovers, we who have this promise are holy in the fear of God
Let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement in body and spirit by completing
2nd 6:16-7:1)
B. Because the Christian life should not be a hindrance to others.
is.
“Therefore, let us no longer judge one another, but rather we will bump into each other,
Beware that you do not set it before your brother; eat no meat, nor drink wine.
You do not drink, nor do anything that offends your brother.
Remdauri" (Romans 14:13-21)
The bible says that when you drink alcohol, you make a joke.
What happens is that it is a fact.
C. Because Christians must always be vigilant in mind and conduct.
“Therefore, let us not sleep like others, but let us be alert and sober.”
Ecclesiastes 5:6) "Therefore, gird up your hearts and be sober,
Fully hope for the grace that will be brought to you at birth” (1 Peter 1:13).
“Be careful with yourselves, otherwise you will run into dissipation, drunkenness, and fears of life.
The heart will be dulled, and the unexpected day will come like a trap” (Luke 21:33).
Therefore, if you drink alcohol, you will not be able to do well, and you will not be able to live a godly life.
All. The Bible warns against the harm of alcohol with great weight.
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In ancient times, it was grape juice rather than wine with a relatively low alcohol content.
According to the person, the remote areas of Israel are desert areas, so water is scarce.
We must also remember that grape juice was used as a beverage instead of water.
it will be
So, the situation at that time and the clear water that God gives and a lot of refreshing drink made
In a situation where there is a drink, it was assumed that wine was replaced with a drink according to the Bible.
It would be a multi-faceted loading dock.
Therefore, the Bible excites emotions, makes us proud, and confuses the human mind.
stings and hurts people like snake bites, makes all things unhappy, and
John emphasized not to see wine that is not inherited from God, but only
It teaches us to obtain true peace of mind and joy through the Holy Spirit.