New babies? If they are grounded in the faith they must hear the complete word of God. While scripture gives great warning about the use/misuse of wine it also praises it and there were even wine offerings. That Jesus drank wine is obvious or why would He be accused of being a wine abuser and a glutton if he didn't on occasion drink and enjoy fine food?
I do believe in knowing our strengths and weaknesses and if someone cannot drink without sinning by all means don't drink.
Our "new babies" were about four months coming to church, maybe a month after being baptised when they got rid of their beer fridge.
We never ever had a discussion with them on alcohol. Still haven't.
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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Jesus drank wine at dinners and weddings bros. And I do believe it was real wine. I've heard the word studies and all that...but a systematic study of wine in ancient culture and the actual uses of all terms for wine will reveal that Jesus enjoyed wine and that it is a gift to man. I do not believe in drunken revelry. A little to enjoy and for health is not a sin.
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
If drinking red wine for your cholesterol is sinning, then taking Nyquil for your cough is also sinning. Red wine is a whole lot better for your liver than any of the 'statin' cholesterol drugs. Those drugs are so rough, you have to have liver function tests every few months.
I have a feeling that if some drug company took red wine, relabeled it with a new name and called it 'medicine' the same people here that say drinking is wrong would say it was ok to "take" this drug if it was prescribed to them.
I'll go on to state my personal opinion--I don't think drinking is a sin, as long as it's done in moderation. Why is it any worse for my body to drink an alcoholic drink or two (i like appletini) every day than it is for me to be drinking a whole 2-liter of Mt.Dew every day? It all comes down to whether you do it too much or not. The Mt.Dew wouldn't be bad for me if i drank a small amount with meals. But those of us who drink soft drinks all the time know that the amount of calories and sugar in those is making us overweight and causing diabetes. Just like drinking a lot of alcohol will cause you to be drunk, and can cause health problems over time. If it's done in moderation, it's OK.
For those who have no self-control, stay away from alcohol. Stay away from Hershey bars and ice cream too.
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I will bless the Lord at all times, and His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
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