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Christians have different views about drinking alcohol. Some believe that drinking any alcoholic beverage is a sin, while others believe that the Bible condemns drunkenness but does not forbid every use of alcohol.
The Bible speaks about wine, drunkenness, self-control, wisdom, and how our conduct affects others. How should we understand these teachings under the New Covenant?
Discussion Questions
Does the Bible forbid Christians from drinking all alcoholic beverages, or does it specifically warn against drunkenness? What does the Bible teach about the dangers and consequences of drunkenness? How should we understand the occasions when Jesus turned water into wine and when wine is mentioned in Scripture? How should Christians exercise wisdom, self-control, and consideration for others concerning alcohol? Should Christians judge one another solely because of their views or practices concerning alcohol?
Key Scriptures to Consider (KJV)
Ephesians 5:18: “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”
Proverbs 20:1: “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
John 2:9–10 — Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding in Cana.
Romans 14:21: “It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.”
1 Corinthians 6:12: “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”
Let us examine these passages in context, distinguishing what Scripture explicitly commands from personal convictions. Our discussion should encourage wisdom, self-control, love, and spiritual maturity rather than condemnation.
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