Smalcald Posted June 14, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 5,258 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 42 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/16/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/22/1960 Share Posted June 14, 2007 My point was simply that if you don't like alcohol that is not a bad thing in the least, kind of like not liking cheeseburgers or bacon or worse bacon cheeseburgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted June 14, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted June 14, 2007 My point was simply that if you don't like alcohol that is not a bad thing in the least, kind of like not liking cheeseburgers or bacon or worse bacon cheeseburgers. Are you serious? Who could possibly not like a thick juicy bacon cheeseburger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricH Posted June 14, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 366 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 10,933 Content Per Day: 1.57 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted June 14, 2007 My point was simply that if you don't like alcohol that is not a bad thing in the least, kind of like not liking cheeseburgers or bacon or worse bacon cheeseburgers. Are you serious? Who could possibly not like a thick juicy bacon cheeseburger? A pig or a cow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted June 14, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted June 14, 2007 My point was simply that if you don't like alcohol that is not a bad thing in the least, kind of like not liking cheeseburgers or bacon or worse bacon cheeseburgers. Are you serious? Who could possibly not like a thick juicy bacon cheeseburger? A pig or a cow I think even a pig or a cow would like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadat13 Posted June 14, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 105 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/10/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/11/1966 Share Posted June 14, 2007 There wasnt exactly a nearby 7-11 handy with a supply of soda pop in Jesus time. They drank what was available and wine was one of the drinks available. Many, many, many scolars have argued whether or not wine at that time was alcohol or not. Does it really matter? I dont think so. What matters is our personal relationship with God. You have many choices of drinks available today. You certainly dont have to drink wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanasimmons Posted June 14, 2007 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 335 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/24/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/05/1967 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Has anyone studied these few scriptures?? Every time this question comes up, these verses come to mind along with many that seem to equate acohol with violence ......... Pro 31:4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Pro 23:31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his color in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. Eze 44:21 Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypc Posted June 14, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 972 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/15/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/07/1964 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Yes, Jesus drank wine but it wasn't wine like we know it. It was crushed grapes. John 2:9When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. Let me tell ya, good wine ain't grape juice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneV Posted June 15, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 36 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 720 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/23/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/20/1947 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I hate the taste of alcohol, I think its gross and I hate drinking. But then even Jesus drank wine which makes me think its OK to drink and I should maybe like to drink? Hello Zol if you think it's gross don't, there's no commandment that you have to drink alcohol that I'm aware of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted June 15, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.95 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I hate the taste of alcohol, I think its gross and I hate drinking. But then even Jesus drank wine which makes me think its OK to drink and I should maybe like to drink? I hate the taste of alcohol, too. So I don't bother with it. The drinking of wine back then in Israel was probably more like what they do in countries like Spain, where a glass of wine at meals is normal fare, and there are no age restrictions. But getting drunk is still frowned upon, and most people, as I understand it, don't. If you are underage, then you should not drink wine, as it is against the law of the land. If you are of age, then it is still against Scripture to get drunk. Yes it is true that Jesus drank wine, but he also wore only sandals and walked everywhere He went. Would you wear nothing but sandals and use only you feet for transportion using the same argument? I would hope not! So, from one alcohol-hater to another, don't bother with the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnie Posted June 15, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 811 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 7,338 Content Per Day: 1.08 Reputation: 76 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/06/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted June 15, 2007 Maybe he liked it. There is nothing wrong with enjoying what God has given you. And here we have one more example from Jesus on how we can enjoy it with out sinning. God Bless, K.D. Amen and amen. Very well put. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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