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

Scripture has much to say regarding the drinking of alcohol (Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 29:6; Judges 13:4, 7, 14; Proverbs 20:1; 31:4; Isaiah 5:11, 22; 24:9; 28:7; 29:9; 56:12). 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 your 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 55:1 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 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 in excess 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, 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 not necessarily 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 forbid Christians from drinking beer, wine, or any other drink containing alcohol. Alcohol is not, in and of itself, tainted by sin. It is 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 nor 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 consume alcohol in excess, and due to the possibility of causing offense and/or stumbling of others, it is often best for a Christian to abstain from drinking alcohol.


http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/01/what-does-the-bible-say-about-drinking-alcohol-wine-is-it-a-sin-for-a-christian-to-drink-alcohol-wine/

Masturbation - is it a sin according to the Bible?

The Bible never explicitly mentions masturbation or states whether or not masturbation is a sin. The Scripture most frequently pointed to in regards to masturbation is the story of Onan in Genesis 38:9-10. Some interpret this passage as saying that “spilling your seed” on the ground is a sin. However, that is not precisely what the passage is saying. God condemned Onan not for “spilling his seed” but because Onan refused to fulfill his duty to provide an heir for his brother. The passage is not about masturbation, but rather about fulfilling a family duty. A second passage sometimes used as evidence for masturbation’s being a sin is Matthew 5:27-30. Jesus speaks against having lustful thoughts and then says, “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.” While there are parallels between this passage and masturbation, it is unlikely that masturbation was what Jesus was alluding to........

http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/01/masturbation-is-it-a-sin-according-to-the-bible/

How does the fact that there are gay/homosexual animals impact the idea that homosexuality is a sin?

How does the fact that there are gay/homosexual animals impact the idea that homosexuality is a sin? If animals are sometimes homosexual, doesn’t that mean homosexuality is natural?


http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/01/how-does-the-fact-that-there-are-gayhomosexual-animals-impact-the-idea-that-homosexuality-is-a-sin/

Toddler’s Bedtime Prayer Caught on Baby Monitor Goes Viral

A toddler’s bedtime prayer in her crib has gone viral after her parents posted a video of the precious moment online.


http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/01/toddlers-bedtime-prayer-caught-on-baby-monitor-goes-viral/

Court Examines Whether Christian Prayer Has a Place at Public Meetings

An appeals court is holding oral arguments to discuss the Constitutionality of allowing Christian prayer before public meetings.


http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/01/court-examines-whether-christian-prayer-has-a-place-at-public-meetings/

Chinese Pastor Who Protested Removal of Crosses is Dismissed from Church

The pastor of China’s largest Christian church has been removed from his position in what some are calling a move of retaliation against the pastor’s opposition to the government’s removal of crosses from churches.

Source: http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/01/chinese-pastor-who-protested-removal-of-crosses-is-dismissed-from-church/

Pastors Who View Porn Should Resign or be Fired, Say Christians, According to New Survey

A new study found that 41 percent of adult Christians believe that pastors who view porn should be fired or asked to resign.

http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/01/pastors-who-view-porn-should-resign-or-be-fired-say-christians-according-to-new-survey/

Church Treasurer Who Stole Over $400,000 from Offerings Reports to Jail

A Tennessee church treasurer reported to prison this week for stealing over $400,000 from a Knoxville church.

http://www.divdel.com/blogs/2016/01/church-treasurer-who-stole-over-400000-from-offerings-reports-to-jail/

Rad1cal:


The hypocrites here will defend Alphabeta for collecting more than 5% commission from the Lagos State Gov. in tax remittances

AlphaBeta Can collect 5% because the work involve is NOT just collection application. They have staff they deploy all around the state and also involve in some other issue. The reason why SYSTEM spec is having this lashing is as result of their GREEDINESS with CBN shutting out other payment Gateways like interswitch, etranzact, NIBSS etc in this scheme. TSA collection should NOT have involve direct collection from the customer end to the CBN. They are suppose to develop a system that will make it easy for Bank remit the fund with them into TSA account. But rather they connive with their cronies in CBN and now engage in direct transaction and killing other competitors business because of their greediness.