Why We Believe Christians Shouldn't Drink Alcohol

The Bible Provides the Bedrock on Which Our Position is Built.

While we appreciate the information published by the Post and the Inquirer—abnd as grateful as we are for the study produced by the Centers for Disease Control—that is not the primary reason we have preached with a fervent advocacy against drinking alcohol.

We have built our case and taken our cue from the Holy Scriptures, our precious Bible which is the Word of God. Here are some of the scriptural warnings that should teach us and guide us.

Deception and Mockery

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise."—Proverbs 20:1.

Wine is often the gateway to the stronger stuff. It is supposedly a harmless amount of alcohol, but it routinely starts people down the trail to tragedy. And this verse tells us why. It is a mocker and a deceiver! Very simply, it lures you in with false promises and then laughs at you once you're hooked.

Bad News in the Bottle

"Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine."—Proverbs 23:29-30

So if you're looking for trouble, just look into a bottle or can where alcohol awaits you. Woe. Contention. Sorrow. Babbling. Wounds without cause. Redness of eyes. That's what you may expect when you give yourself to alcohol.

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