Social drinking? - Page 3

AR Pastor · #21 08-26-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Not surprised.

Even my good Baptist kin folks don't drink and they don't allow drinking at any family functions.

Carl · #22 08-26-2014, 10:17 AM

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Even my good Baptist kin folks don't drink and they don't allow drinking at any family functions.

Yep. Coming from a strict Baptist background it was never part of our family life or culture. That is one of the many good things my parents brought from the Baptist church when they came into Pentecost.

AR Pastor · #23 08-26-2014, 10:24 AM

I am thankful we live where it is dry. I can go to the store and not have to look at beer and wine, we can go out to eat and not have to be around people drinking. I hate to go where they are drinking, makes my wife and I very uncomfortable.

Carl · #24 08-26-2014, 10:34 AM

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I am thankful we live where it is dry. I can go to the store and not have to look at beer and wine, we can go out to eat and not have to be around people drinking. I hate to go where they are drinking, makes my wife and I very uncomfortable.

I grew up in the beer capital of the world. A tavern on every corner. I have noticed, when either I went out to eat with co-workers, or at a company picnic or party or when the neighbors have a party how quickly the language, demeanor and behavior changes after a few drinks. I'm just thankful I never got into it. I love to eat and fear drinking would be something even harder to control. Thank God for his grace!

AR Pastor · #25 08-26-2014, 10:43 AM

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I grew up in the beer capital of the world. A tavern on every corner. I have noticed, when either I went out to eat with co-workers, or at a company picnic or party or when the neighbors have a party how quickly the language, demeanor and behavior changes after a few drinks. I'm just thankful I never got into it. I love to eat and fear drinking would be something even harder to control. Thank God for his grace!

I come from a family with a lot of alcoholics. I have watched it destroy the lives of people I love. Watched it claim lives of those who started out as a social drinker.

My great uncle stayed with my grandparents for a while. he would walk several blocks out of his way so as to not pass in front of a beer joint. my grandmother ask him why he went so far out of his way. He said "because I want to look in and I am one drink away from being drunk. I can't stop so I must avoid the temptation.

I have a cousin that is only 1 year older than me. He has had a heart attack and a stroke, He has had to be in a nursing home for some time, just recently got out. That is what drinking does for you

KeptByTheWord · #26 08-26-2014, 10:54 AM

I agree that drinking usually begins with 1-2 and then it doesn't stop. I agree that it is a good practice to stay away from the stuff for the most part.

But, a blanket statement of "no alcohol period" actually begs to be broken. It is human nature to try to do something that is forbidden or wrong.

A more moderate approach would be to say - why would you drink? See the damage it causes, look at the lives that are destroyed, pray and see what the spirit would have you to do. I believe most spirit filled believers would be led by the Lord to stay away from it, without ever having an "edict" that you will go to hell if you do.

jediwill83 · #27 08-26-2014, 10:58 AM

Moderation in all things.Im mindful of where I am and who Im with.I respect the views of those.that abstain.Its not a slippery slope for me.I didnt become a violent wife beating belligerent adulterous pet kicking vehicular homicidal drunk.In fact I dont like being around people who are wildly intoxicated...of course that could be because Im a introvert.lol. I do not get uncontrollably intoxicated....not even close.

KeptByTheWord · #28 08-26-2014, 11:01 AM

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Moderation in all things.Im mindful of where I am and who Im with.I respect the views of those.that abstain.Its not a slippery slope for me.I didnt become a violent wife beating belligerent adulterous pet kicking vehicular homicidal drunk.In fact I dont like being around people who are wildly intoxicated...of course that could be because Im a introvert.lol. I do not get uncontrollably intoxicated....not even close.

Moderation and respect, they go hand in hand.

houston · #29 08-26-2014, 11:02 AM

the 3 W's

wine

water

whiskey

Aquila · #30 08-26-2014, 11:06 AM

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Yes indeed. The problem with a drink or two, is that some people can drink one or two occasionally, and never need more. But, there are some who seem to be more predisposed to addiction than others, and you may not even know that you are one of them. It has already been said that most people who are alcoholics figured they could handle one or two, and never intended to become drunkards, but it was the eventual outcome of a drink or two.

For our family, we have decided to just stay away from it. The benefits, in our opinion, do not outweigh the dangers. There are more ways to have heart healthy lives without wine.

There's nothing wrong with holding a personal conviction about all alcoholic beverages.

However, in light of Christian liberty, insisting that all abstain from alcohol is just as bad as insisting that all partake. In this matter, I believe abiding by personal conviction is best.