Drunk is not the real you...

[alien224]

Great post. Wish more people would abstain from alcohol. Addiction is pure evil.

[angels4u]

Drinking alcohol in excess is very common in our world now.It can be dangerous to drink alcohol excessively.The Bible does not tell us we can not drink at all but not to get drunk.

I agree bobeep , it is ok to have a glass now and then but if you think you NEED it to survive a person should go for help,often they think they're not alcoholic l and try to hide it...

[angels4u]

I'll  just stick with Dr. Pepper.    I have no use for alcohol.  I don't care if others choose to drink, but I have found a lot of wisdom in just staying away from it.

 

There is wisdom in staying away from it but at the same time now and then a glass wine is no big deal..as long as it does not control you~~

[angels4u]

We are, in most circumstances, taught that if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. An excess of alcohol consumption throws all those teachings to the side.

(Unfortunately)

True words Beth....people don't realize what happens if they drink too much...

[angels4u]

Great post. Wish more people would abstain from alcohol. Addiction is pure evil.

 

 

It can be evil if you use it wrong...the sad part is that kids at a very young age think alcohol is the coolest drink to have...and then it starts getting into addictions~~

[Willa]

Self control is one of the fruit of the Spirit.  Losing control is normally a fearful thing for me.  It leads to embarrassment and shame.  The only exceptions are medical such as surgery or dental work.    

 

The use of alcohol or drugs for social purposes is neither sophisticated nor intelligent.  

[missmuffet]

 

I'll  just stick with Dr. Pepper.    I have no use for alcohol.  I don't care if others choose to drink, but I have found a lot of wisdom in just staying away from it.

 

There is wisdom in staying away from it but at the same time now and then a glass wine is no big deal..as long as it does not control you~~

 

I think you are right as long as it is not excessive.

[missmuffet]

Self control is one of the fruit of the Spirit.  Losing control is normally a fearful thing for me.  It leads to embarrassment and shame.  The only exceptions are medical such as surgery or dental work.    

 

The use of alcohol or drugs for social purposes is neither sophisticated nor intelligent.  

Similar to gluttony, caffeine addiction is something that Christians are often hypocritical about. Christians are quick to condemn addiction to alcohol and tobacco, but tend to ignore other more “socially acceptable” addictions such as over-eating and caffeine. Alcohol clearly can have more dangerous effects on behavior and can be harmful to health when abused. Tobacco is harmful to health in even small quantities. In comparison, caffeine might not seem so bad, but “it’s not as bad as…” is not something Christians should live by. Rather, Christians should live by “Is it right? Is it honoring to God?”

Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/caffeine-addiction.html#ixzz3cmv3gJHX

[The_Patriot21]

I admit I drink occasionally. Never been drunk nor had any want to. Not only for biblical reasons, which are reason enough, but also because of a character flaw-im a control freak. I don't like feeling out of control, even the slight buzz feeling one gets from drinking a shot of whiskey to fast, I can't stand. So that alone keeps me from drinking to excess.

[other one]

I've had a lot of experience with people who over drink.    Some become sweet caring people, others like myself just get sleepy.....     but some it turns the beast loose that common sense normally keeps control of...

 

 

I do think that the real person comes out when people are drunk, and that's what makes over indulgence so dangerous.    When you loose control over the thing that keeps you sane and safe, you can and usually will either strike out at others or put yourself in a position to be taken advantage of.....

 

Me I just used to crawl over into the corner and go to sleep......   which would not be safe for some females around those whose beast has been turned loose.

 

One of the funniest things I remember about those college parties was one night when this cute little 100 pound blond made a big football player cry right out in front of everyone.....   after a few minutes one kind of had to feel sorry for the football guy.....   she tied him up with this little black belt she had on and wouldn't let him up till he sobered up..

 

Drinking too much alcohol has caused more grief in people around me than anything I can think of.    I suppose it may be more drugs these days, but back in the 60's when I was going through that stage it was mostly alcohol.  During my college years I drank every day, but very rarely was ever drunk.   I probably shouldn't have driven at times, but never really drunk....    and if my nose started to get that numb feeling, my keys went into hiding.