Wine For Medicinal Purposes ?

[Scott Hutchinson]

Suppose a Christian has stomach probelms and decides to drink a little Passover wine for medicinal purposes,is this person sinning by drinking a little wine ?

[RandyWayne]

Only man has made it a sin..... Just like 'man' has been trying to take the wine that Jesus created at the wedding feast and turn it into grape juice.

[Scott Hutchinson]

I don't drink wine myself,but I do take wine in communion with brethren that practice that.I know everybody can't handle this but wine for cooking and communion and such does seem to be different that wine drunk to get stoned from.

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I don't drink wine myself,but I do take wine in communion with brethren that practice that.I know everybody can't handle this but wine for cooking and communion and such does seem to be different that wine drunk to get stoned from.

That is the ONLY problem Scott. there is no scripture that forbids the use of wine or other alcoholic beverage.

The doctrine of "TeeTotalling" is an america made doctrine.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

That is the ONLY problem Scott. there is no scripture that forbids the use of wine or other alcoholic beverage.

The doctrine of "TeeTotalling" is an america made doctrine.

Well the Biblical principles would be:

Not to defile the temple of God;

Avoid the appearance of evil;

Christians shouldn't make other Christians stumble;

But then I never liked wine any way.

Doesn't Proverbs speak against drinking red wines? Does that mean other wines are good to guzzle?

I do like Guinness (beer)-- but I don't drink because of the scriptures above. Earlier this year I tried to "enjoy" a beer, but there was no joy in it, at all.

Christians are better off being Christians and in practice, separated, from some of the stuff that our culture partakes in. Well, I can see I'm better off.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by 1399

Well the Biblical principles would be:

Not to defile the temple of God;

Avoid the appearance of evil;

Christians shouldn't make other Christians stumble;

But then I never liked wine any way.

Doesn't Proverbs speak against drinking red wines? Does that mean other wines are good to guzzle?

I do like Guinness (beer)-- but I don't drink because of the scriptures above. Earlier this year I tried to "enjoy" a beer, but there was no joy in it, at all.

Christians are better off being Christians and in practice, separated, from some of the stuff that our culture partakes in. Well, I can see I'm better off.

This is about the only reason I can see for totally abstaining.... and then only in the presence of a weaker brother or one who has been so damaged by others that they cannot cope with even moderate consumption from someone else in their company.

And I do not care for beer myself.... Except with a good BBQ'ed baby back ribs!

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

This is about the only reason I can see for totally abstaining.... and then only in the presence of a weaker brother or one who has been so damaged by others that they cannot cope with even moderate consumption from someone else in their company.

Remember, weakness is not a normal aspect of the Christian life. Most are not weak as much as looking to point fingers.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Does not the Bible distinguish between like passover wine and hard liquor that moveth in the cup ?
Maybe some of the brethren that use wine for the communion might have some insight here.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

Does not the Bible distinguish between like passover wine and hard liquor that moveth in the cup ?
Maybe some of the brethren that use wine for the communion might have some insight here.

Where in scripture is hard liquor mentioned?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Esther

Where in scripture is hard liquor mentioned?

"Strong drink"

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

According to Strong's, "strong drink" means "...an intoxicant, that is, intensely alcoholic liquor: - strong drink, + drunkard, strong wine."