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Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by Nobody: 12:34pm On Jan 24, 2021
BOLLD:



Do you know if it's was an alcoholic wine or just ordinary?

Read the response of the chairman of the wedding that first tasted the water changed to wine, and come back to convince people it was fruit juice.

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Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by Tecord1(m): 12:34pm On Jan 24, 2021
Rehdasignature1:


I hope you were their to confirm its taste. I guess you are very sure that its alcoholic wine.

Get Wisdom cos its profitable to direct.
Jesus him self said he drank. Matthew 11:19. To have a better understanding, start from verse 18. If he was not seen drinking, why would they call him a drunk.

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Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by cyndylove64(f): 12:35pm On Jan 24, 2021
jesusjnr2020:
7 Reasons Why A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol

1. It is misleading and deceptive.

It has the tendency to make people become vulnerable to sin and to fall into temptations.

Proverbs 20:1 (KJV)

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

2. It is addictive.

It's easy to say "take a little", but many who have become addicted to alcohol today didn't start by taking much. And once one becomes addicted to it, it's hard to come out of it. That's how many found themselves trapped today. So don't start what you can't finish.

Isaiah 5:22 (KJV)

Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:

3. It impairs people's judgment.

Isaiah 28:7 (KJV)

But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.

Proverbs 31:4-5 (KJV)

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.


4. It's not meant for the consecrated.

In the church or the House of God in the old testament, it was prohibited for the consecrated.

Leviticus 10:8-10 (KJV)

And the LORD spake unto Aaron, saying,
Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:
And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;


Ezekiel 44:20-21 (KJV)

Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads.
Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.


If that's anything to go by, then every individual in the church or House of God of the new testament is not supposed to take alcohol, since the church ought to be a gathering of priests.

5. It does more harm than good.

Whatever benefits there were of taking alcohol, health experts advise that it's best to avoid taking alcohol at all, because it does more harm than good to one's health. It's not even a necessity to begin with, which makes it even more avoidable.

6. It's a counterfeit intoxicating spirit to the original which is the Spirit of God.

Luke 1:15 (KJV)

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

Ephesians 5:18 (KJV)

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

The above sayings show that they both have a similar function in the respect of intoxication, however alcohol is the counterfeit while the Holy Spirit is the Original. It's actually the lack of the original that makes people go for the counterfeit which is alcohol, but if e no be the Spirit of God, e no fit be like the Spirit of God. Hence the garbage that comes with taking alcohol, because it's the counterfeit and hence of inferior quality when compared to the Original which is the Holy Spirit. That's why the difference was clearly distinguished in those sayings, and the advise not to be drunk with alcohol but with the Spirit of God, because the difference is very clear. Hence every Christian ought to be filled with the Spirit of God and not alcohol. And when one has the Spirit of God, he wouldn't need alcohol for anything, because any good thing alcohol could give to him, the Spirit of God would give him more of it, and even those good things alcohol lacks and cannot give, like the power to heal the sick, cast out devils, raise the dead, cure the lepers etc. So why would a Spirit-filled Christian want to get high on the counterfeit, when he's already got the Original in the person of the Holy Spirit?

7. It causes spiritual drowsiness.

It makes people to fall asleep and not watch as Jesus had commanded us to do, and that would be one of the reasons many would not be prepared and miss the rapture or His second coming.

Luke 21:34 (KJV)

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Matthew 24:48-51 (KJV)

But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,
And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.


So let alcohol not be the reason you miss heaven.

God bless.
but Jesus turned water to wine and people got drunk even with Jesus at the wedding grin

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Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by Nwabundo38(f): 12:39pm On Jan 24, 2021
Rehdasignature1:


I hope you were their to confirm its taste. I guess you are very sure that its alcoholic wine.

Get Wisdom cos its profitable to direct.
There is nothing like alcoholic or non alcoholic wine!
Alcoholic beverages we have include:
Beer, wine and spirit.
Eva and pure heaven is not wine. They are simply grape juice. Saying non alcoholic wine is like saying non alcoholic beer. Pls make research before you say certain things in public.

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Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by God2man2again(m): 12:39pm On Jan 24, 2021
Tecord1:
why don't you read it to see if it is. Jesus him self said he feast and drank. That was why they called him a drunk. He said this as against John the baptist who neither feasted or drank

A drunk?

So many lies were told against Christ, this is one of them.

The question is, were these allegations true?

If you choose to believe what these men said then it is up to you.
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by JohnBullMySon: 12:42pm On Jan 24, 2021
BOLLD:



Do you know if it's was an alcoholic wine or just ordinary?
all wine drank in the ancient times contained alcohol, that's why the Bible said that drinking too much makes one a fool. it only took modern science to distill alcohol from wine okay?
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by jesusjnr2020(m): 12:42pm On Jan 24, 2021
NaijaMutant:
Thanks Op. This is scripturally based.


Pls, don't mind all those drunkards quoting you.


They want to justify their actions.

Be sober, be vigilant.
Lol! Really funny.

Na dem get their mouth. I have said what I wanted to say. Advice no be curse.

Thanks and God bless.

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Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by harmargedon: 12:45pm On Jan 24, 2021
God2man2again:


The son of came eating and drinking; drinking what? Must you drink wine after eating?

What manner of false accusations?

These two scriptures are accusations from those men that hated his preaching.

No evidence of drinking a whole lot of wine here.

you are sentimental in your understanding. here's what the Bible said. Mathew 11;19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and
they say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a
friend of tax collectors and sinners.' But wisdom
is proved right by her deeds." Luke 7:34 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and
you say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a
friend of tax collectors and sinners.' he didn't deny any. I don't know where you got your Bible from, but I've read many and they said the same thing.
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by Tecord1(m): 12:47pm On Jan 24, 2021
God2man2again:


A drunk?

So many lies were told against Christ, this is one of them.

The question is, were these allegations true?

If you choose to believe what these men said then it is up to you.



Should i then disbelieve what Jesus him self said? If i do what then does that make me

Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by JeffreyOraz(m): 12:47pm On Jan 24, 2021
ojtech8291:
Is it every wine that is an alcohol?
All natural occurring wine contains alcohol(wine gotten from fermented fruits) because fermentation involves the breaking down of sugary substance to an alkanol(normally ethanol) and Water
And I'm pretty sure Jesus didn't make an artificial wine
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by harmargedon: 12:49pm On Jan 24, 2021
CSTRR:

They also called him beelzub, and a sinner.

If you preach to sinners, relate with sinners, it is not surprising if they call you a sinner.
Remember the Bible itself said "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. No exceptions. He drank wine and a lot. Don't preach what you don't have proof of.
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by Danzakidakura(m): 12:50pm On Jan 24, 2021
harmargedon:
Are you saying Jesus whom you worship is not the true Christ. Because it's clearly written in the Bible that Jesus drank alcohol, not just little, but a whole lot of it.
what verse sir ?
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by God2man2again(m): 12:51pm On Jan 24, 2021
harmargedon:
you are sentimental in your understanding. here's what the Bible said. Mathew 11;19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and
they say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a
friend of tax collectors and sinners.' But wisdom
is proved right by her deeds." Luke 7:34 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and
you say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a
friend of tax collectors and sinners.' he didn't deny any. I don't know where you got your Bible from, but I've read many and they said the same thing.

Kindly answer this question, was Jesus a sinner?
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by harmargedon: 12:52pm On Jan 24, 2021
Danzakidakura:
what verse sir ?
Mathew 11:19, Luke 7:34
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by harmargedon: 12:52pm On Jan 24, 2021
God2man2again:


Kindly answer this question, was Jesus a sinner?

since he himself didn't admit that he didn't commit any sin, then yes he too was a sinner. 1 John 1:10
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by DonMekino(m): 12:53pm On Jan 24, 2021
The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Luke 7:34

The concept of WINE is an alcoholic drink, but those of u who by your own rights don't like alcohol began to twist it into "non-alcoholic wine" which is just juice. In whatever you eat in this life moderation is the key and that's why gluttony is bad. Even to drink excess malt is bad.
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by TheWalkingMind: 12:53pm On Jan 24, 2021
jesusjnr2020:
7 Reasons Why A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol

1. It is misleading and deceptive.

It has the tendency to make people become vulnerable to sin and to fall into temptations.

Proverbs 20:1 (KJV)

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

2. It is addictive.

It's easy to say "take a little", but many who have become addicted to alcohol today didn't start by taking much. And once one becomes addicted to it, it's hard to come out of it. That's how many found themselves trapped today. So don't start what you can't finish.

Isaiah 5:22 (KJV)

Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:

3. It impairs people's judgment.

Isaiah 28:7 (KJV)

But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.

Proverbs 31:4-5 (KJV)

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.


4. It's not meant for the consecrated.

In the church or the House of God in the old testament, it was prohibited for the consecrated.

Leviticus 10:8-10 (KJV)

And the LORD spake unto Aaron, saying,
Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:
And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;


Ezekiel 44:20-21 (KJV)

Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads.
Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.


If that's anything to go by, then every individual in the church or House of God of the new testament is not supposed to take alcohol, since the church ought to be a gathering of priests.

5. It does more harm than good.

Whatever benefits there were of taking alcohol, health experts advise that it's best to avoid taking alcohol at all, because it does more harm than good to one's health. It's not even a necessity to begin with, which makes it even more avoidable.

6. It's a counterfeit intoxicating spirit to the original which is the Spirit of God.

Luke 1:15 (KJV)

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

Ephesians 5:18 (KJV)

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

The above sayings show that they both have a similar function in the respect of intoxication, however alcohol is the counterfeit while the Holy Spirit is the Original. It's actually the lack of the original that makes people go for the counterfeit which is alcohol, but if e no be the Spirit of God, e no fit be like the Spirit of God. Hence the garbage that comes with taking alcohol, because it's the counterfeit and hence of inferior quality when compared to the Original which is the Holy Spirit. That's why the difference was clearly distinguished in those sayings, and the advise not to be drunk with alcohol but with the Spirit of God, because the difference is very clear. Hence every Christian ought to be filled with the Spirit of God and not alcohol. And when one has the Spirit of God, he wouldn't need alcohol for anything, because any good thing alcohol could give to him, the Spirit of God would give him more of it, and even those good things alcohol lacks and cannot give, like the power to heal the sick, cast out devils, raise the dead, cure the lepers etc. So why would a Spirit-filled Christian want to get high on the counterfeit, when he's already got the Original in the person of the Holy Spirit?

7. It causes spiritual drowsiness.

It makes people to fall asleep and not watch as Jesus had commanded us to do, and that would be one of the reasons many would not be prepared and miss the rapture or His second coming.

Luke 21:34 (KJV)

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Matthew 24:48-51 (KJV)

But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,
And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.


So let alcohol not be the reason you miss heaven.

God bless.
Trash
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by tweakdude1: 12:55pm On Jan 24, 2021
Those of you who are legends' for Alcoholic drinks. Please carry on. Diabetes will be waiting for you in the future

The ears that must hear mustn't be like a size of a basket.
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by OLULAW: 12:55pm On Jan 24, 2021
CSTRR:

Do you have stomach diseases and frequent illnesses that require wine?

Even then the wine here is ''little''.
Possibly taken like a syrup or medication.

Can you only take one spoon of wine every time you eat?

You guys are insane, that's all I can say. Moral and religious claims are expressions of opinions and beliefs. These are not only empirically unverifiable but also meaningless.
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by bastardson: 1:02pm On Jan 24, 2021
Topmaike007:
why thanking The same God you don't believe?
This particular set are the dumbest
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by JohnBullMySon: 1:06pm On Jan 24, 2021
jesusjnr2020:
Lol! Really funny.

Na dem get their mouth. I have said what I wanted to say. Advice no be curse.

Thanks and God bless.
though a Christian should not get drunk, the Bible also calls drinking in absolute moderation a blessing. don't be baised in translating the word of God. there are countless passages on the goodness of wine.

thecommonroomblog.com/2015/02/bible-verses-on-the-blessing-of-wine.html
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by PAQ(m): 1:11pm On Jan 24, 2021
Sex also leads to all the 7 reasons stated, but it doesnt mean its bad or shouldnt be done.

Drink responsibly, if you cant then abstain.

Jesus Christ turned water to wine. Not fruit juice or non alcoholic wine (which there was no such thing back then). If alcohol is prohibited spiritualy, in his infinite wisdom, Christ would have left the water as it is.... Healthy pure old H20
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by govomotors: 1:16pm On Jan 24, 2021
Tecord1:
These traditions or commands spoke off in the old testament are actually Jewish. By practicing them, shows we give credence to Judaism. It beats me to see that our pastors, choose the ones that profits them keep silent on others. They pick tithe being paid to the church and leave out how the bible says tithes should be used. They pick the part which condem dunkiness, and leave out where Jesus him self spoke of his drinking. They leave out the practice of blood sacrifice and choose money sacrifice. If Jesus has paid the price and given him self for us inorder to deliver us from the curse of the law why then do we still subject our selves to the laws given in the old testatment (Hebrews 7)

You nailed the answer I was looking for. Thanks.
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by God2man2again(m): 1:18pm On Jan 24, 2021
harmargedon:
since he himself didn't admit that he didn't commit any sin, then yes he too was a sinner. 1 John 1:10

Jesus knew no sin.

2 Corinthians 5:21" For hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him"

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Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by lampi: 1:20pm On Jan 24, 2021
theenchanter:
Thank God I'm an atheist.
yet you still mentioned God
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by harmargedon: 1:20pm On Jan 24, 2021
God2man2again:


Jesus knew no sin.
show me where he said it himself that he knew no sin. Mathew 5:48. Here admitted that he wasn't perfect.
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by Nobody: 1:22pm On Jan 24, 2021
1 Timothy 5:23
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by Trueigbo: 1:35pm On Jan 24, 2021
Ogbeniomo:
Are u leaning how tospeak lgbo? if Yes then contact me to teach u ur own language o, I'm versatile in ur language to the core, Omo ibo self.

Nwanne anaghi amo aka ekpe n'nka
Re: 7 Reasons A Christian Should Not Take Alcohol by udomma1005(m): 1:40pm On Jan 24, 2021
BOLLD:



Do you know if it's was an alcoholic wine or just ordinary?
In that case, we need to call Him to find out which is which?

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