Christians...do you drink?

[metalman]

Well you also have to take into account, that also it does state in the bible that God gives you free will to choose your own path.

As far as drinking, Jesus drank himself, but he didnt get drunk. So honestly drinking a few wont harm anyone. Drinking a few times a week is actually healthy for you.

Indeed. Choice and freewill are certainly part of the plan. Thats why I mentioned stewardship which is an INDIVIDUAL matter.

As for Jesus and drinking, there is alot of confusion with regard to the word "wine" in the Bible. The word from which wine is translated can refer to both fermented and non fermented varietys which were common in that time.
We know that non fermented grapes are beneficial to humans. We also know that fermented ones are not so good. Something to consider.

Also, one might consider the the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who along with Daniel refused to drink the Babylonian wine and eat their unlcean foods and then when they were tested were found to be seven times wiser and more healthy.
Like the saying goes, you are what you eat (and drink)

[Jason04srt4]

I hardly ever drink. LOL, I'm a lightweight, one smirnoff and I'm good for the night

[trini_gsr]

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As for Jesus and drinking, there is alot of confusion with regard to the word "wine" in the Bible. The word from which wine is translated can refer to both fermented and non fermented varietys which were common in that time.
We know that non fermented grapes are beneficial to humans. We also know that fermented ones are not so good. Something to consider.

i think it's safe to assume that the wine Jesus made from water was indeed alcoholic (John 2:7-10):

7Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim. 8Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet." They did so, 9and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10and said, "Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now."

This suggests that the normal practice at these functions was to get ppl tipsy with the good/strong stuff, then send out the cheap stuff for them to drink once they were already intoxicated.

If the wine weren't alcoholic, then the last statement about having "too much to drink" wouldn't make any sense. Too much plain ole grape juice isn't gonna cloud anyone's judgement

with most things in life, the key is moderation...