Sippin' Saints

Alcohol is responsible for:

50 % of all automobile fatalities

80% of all home violence

30% of all suicides

60% of all child abuse

I'm sure you already know where I'm going with this, but stay with me. It seems like I get asked these questions more than anything else regarding what the Bible teaches:

"Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol?"

"Is it a sin for a Christian to take One Drink of alcohol?"

"Is it alright to for a Christian to drink, as long as they don't get drunk?"

I believe that if one is to follow Christ completely, he will be a teetotaler, that is, having complete abstinence from alcohol. I've heard arguments stating that it is alright for a Christian to drink, if drinking socially or culturally, such as in France or Germany. However, the true born again believer must understand that when you were saved, we leave the culture of this world and come 100% into the culture of Christ. Even though we are to live in this world's culture, we cannot operate by the world's expectations.

I believe it is imperative for the church to rise up and take a stand against alcohol. Every alcoholic in the world did not start as an alcoholic, but as one that started with one drink. It would be ridiculous for any believer to set an example to the world that could lead to alcoholism. Considering the effects that alcohol has on lives, Christians should shun any appearance of alcohol.

"Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." (Prov. 20:1)

"Woe unto them who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; who continue until night, till wine inflame them!" (Isa. 5:11)

"Woe unto them who are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle with strong drink." (Isa. 5:22)

"Those who tarry long at the wine. . . At the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like an adder." (Prov. 23:29-32)

Is it a sin for a Christian to drink? Judging from the above, yes. Though none of us are perfect, it is essential for all of us to strive for holiness.

Shunning the Very Appearance of Evil,

LTJ

Rom 8:2