Should Christians Drink, At All ?

[jasoncran]

i dont see the reason for me to drink. My wife has from to time.

 

[DarcyLu]

i do not drink, i don't have a problem stopping or anything, i just don't have a desire and i have always felt that for me, i did not want to cause anyone to stumble by drinking, that if i am with someone or out in public with people who do not know the Lord, it might cause them to stumble.
it's difficult though having made this choice as most of the people my age do drink and their lives sort of revolve around it.

 

[stovebolts]

I enjoy an occational small glass of red wine just before bed. I dunno, it's just relaxing.

Last year I ran a 10 mile race and did pretty good. My entry fee included a free beer, so I took it. I hadn't had a beer in many, many years, but after a long hard 10 mile run, that beer was very refreshing, not to mention the calories it replentished.

As has already been mentioned, I do not believe scripture states that consuming alcohol is a sin. Rather, getting drunk is the sin. As far as the 'feel good' that a glass of wine, or even a beer gives you, I don't think the little 'feel good' is a sin either. After all, when I run, I get what's called a 'runners high' and I'll tell ya, that runners high is a bigger feel good than any glass of wine could ever afford (I had a super awesome 11 mile run Saturday... Wow, talk about runners high!) ;)

As a disclaimer, if your an alcoholic or you just can't stop after one drink, then for you, it's better to never even play with the idea of a single drink. (I hope I don't have to apply this concep to running )

 

[Shalom]

I don't drink under any circumstances. Even when you tell yourself to drink only in moderation, there's still a risk that things could get out of hand. Better to avoid alcohol altogether right?

 

[Nick]

I don't drink under any circumstances. Even when you tell yourself to drink only in moderation, there's still a risk that things could get out of hand. Better to avoid alcohol altogether right?

Well yes, if you can't resist the temptation. But if drinking in moderation doesn't lead to drunkeness to you, then there's no theological reason why not to drink.

 

[jasoncran]

My father in law is an alcoholic and drinks alot but seldom gets drunk. An alcoholic needs not to be drunk to be an alcoholic.

 

[Lewis]

I drank to get high, I don't like getting drunk. even though I would over do it a lot. I hated hang overs, I also hated black outs, which I would get from time to time. My drinking would also open me up to drugs and strange women.

 

[John]

Jesus drank wine for sure. But the warning is not to get drunk !

Good thing Jesus knew his limit :rolling

 

[Dude named Louis]

I whine, but I don't drink.

Actually I had a problem with it and had to stop. I did have a glass of champagne when the Phils won the world series two years ago, but that's been about it for me since 1991. To those who drink responsibly, have one for me. I actually miss the taste of beer and wine on occasion and have N/A and it does the job. I don't miss the buzz, the blackouts, the hangovers, the arrests at all.

 

[Lewis]

I whine, but I don't drink.

Actually I had a problem with it and had to stop. I did have a glass of champagne when the Phils won the world series two years ago, but that's been about it for me since 1991. To those who drink responsibly, have one for me. I actually miss the taste of beer and wine on occasion and have N/A and it does the job. I don't miss the buzz, the blackouts, the hangovers, the arrests at all.

Every time I got locked up I was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and I do not miss that.

 

[Dude named Louis]

[quote="Dude named Louis":9fzvz9pz]I whine, but I don't drink.

Actually I had a problem with it and had to stop. I did have a glass of champagne when the Phils won the world series two years ago, but that's been about it for me since 1991. To those who drink responsibly, have one for me. I actually miss the taste of beer and wine on occasion and have N/A and it does the job. I don't miss the buzz, the blackouts, the hangovers, the arrests at all.

Every time I got locked up I was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and I do not miss that.[/quote:9fzvz9pz]
I'm with ya Lewis (even though you spell your name wrong :D )

 

[Lewis]

[quote="Lewis W":2q46hxsr][quote="Dude named Louis":2q46hxsr]I whine, but I don't drink.

Actually I had a problem with it and had to stop. I did have a glass of champagne when the Phils won the world series two years ago, but that's been about it for me since 1991. To those who drink responsibly, have one for me. I actually miss the taste of beer and wine on occasion and have N/A and it does the job. I don't miss the buzz, the blackouts, the hangovers, the arrests at all.

Every time I got locked up I was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and I do not miss that.[/quote:2q46hxsr]
I'm with ya Lewis (even though you spell your name wrong :D )[/quote:2q46hxsr]
Yeah I know, my first name is spelled like a last name. My name is Lewis Emerson Williams IV.

 

[Dude named Louis]

[
Yeah I know, my first name is spelled like a last name. My name is Lewis Emerson Williams IV.

No, it's fine for a first name, I was just joking because mine is spelled differently. :shades

 

[jasoncran]

I think i shall came him, Spanky. That fits Lewis much better. :eyebrow

 

[Lewis]

I think i shall came him, Spanky. That fits Lewis much better. :eyebrow

My whole family and the majority of my friends call me Spanky, even my mom and dad, and the aunt who gave me that nick name when I was a baby died 2 weeks ago.

 

[jasoncran]

Some of my friends that i grew with called me hibby. I cant recall why.

 

[blazearmstrong]

I don't see why christians shoudn't drink. As long as it's in moderation, it should be fine.

 

[Lewis]

Me yesterday :D

 

[Lewis]

Me today

 

[Lewis]

Me at last weeks contest