Do You

[tonysma]

Do you feel that it is sinful to drink wine?

 

[crishmael]

No, but if someone believes it is a sin, it is wrong for them to do so, and I certainly would never drink it in front of them (not that I ever drink it at all). The sinful act for those who drink it would be to drink it to excess and drunkenness.

To add something: Romans chapter 14 offers guidance on matters like drinking wine and how it relates to our relationship with God and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

 

[Mrs Butterworth]

To answer your question, No, I don't think it's sinful. The reason why, has already been stated by Crispfin.

 

[ranyhyn]

I personally think it is, but I have my reason. I was an alcoholic for a number of years and as such for me to drink anything with alcohol would not be wise. There's no reason to tempt myself with that.

Romans 14:14 (ESV)
I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean.

Everything in and of itself is okay, but if you personally think it's a sin to drink it then it's a sin. But I also think there's a limit to how we should interpret that. Just because I don't "think" it's a sin doesn't mean it can't become a sin. If you're having a glass of wine with dinner that's one thing. If you're opening a bottle of wine with the express intent of drinking it to get intoxicated that's another.

Some people use the saying that "Well Jesus drank wine" and imply therefore that it's okay. Jesus didn't walk around with a bottle of wine and staggering around either.

So my answer is... for me yes it is. But for you it may not be. But it's also in the context in which you mean "drink" wine.

 

[BobW188]

It is for me for the same reason; but if you can control your drinking, I don't think so.

 

[UnderHisWings1979]

The Bible's pretty clear that it's not a sin. Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding as his first miracle, after they had already finished off all the wine the host had, so it's clear that Jesus did not oppose drinking, even "partying" to an extent. But it is also clear that we should not drink in excess. The trick is finding that balance. As a general rule of thumb, don't break the law and don't drink so much that it affects your behavior.

 

[missjasmine]

The bible says drunkeness is a sin... but the way I see it is as this, with so many other wonderful things God has given us to drink, why drink wine?

 

[Svt4Him]

Nope. Why?

 

[HolyWarrior77]

Jesus drank wine and even made wine for people. So long as you don't drink to the point of being outright 'drunk' then you are fine.

 

[UnderHisWings1979]

The bible says drunkeness is a sin... but the way I see it is as this, with so many other wonderful things God has given us to drink, why drink wine?

For one, because it tastes better than all the other stuff

 

[HolyWarrior77]

For one, because it tastes better than all the other stuff

I admit that I enjoy a good glass of cabernet as well.

 

[Psalms34]

Do you feel that it is sinful to drink wine?

Only if one is a wine-o?

Definition of a Wine-o: One who enjoys the numbing properties of wine daily to avoid their painful reality that is life.

That would be considered drunkenness and not being sober minded. Of course there are extremes in both cases. Some will say perfectly fine all the time no matter what, while others say never at all for anyone. Then we must keep the interests of others in mind, we don't want to display it in front of those that don't want to be reminded of it due to past drunkenness.

My personal stance is.. I don't know, haven't even thought about it this year to have a drink. I had some nice bottles of imported wine from Israel last year, actually was thinking about that last week, but didn't bother to look for any. Just sorta slips my mind I guess. I think I could count the bottles of beer I had last year, on my fingers... and maybe a toe or two What I like with pizza sometimes. though I try not to eat that with my toes.

Well, does the bible say anything positive about it?

Genesis 14:18 Melchizedek offering wine to Abram
Nehemiah 2:1 refers to the king drinking wine (Nehemiah was required to taste it first to make sure it was not poisoned)
Esther 5:6; 7:1-2 speaks of wine that Esther (the godly Jewess) drank with the king
Job 1:13 refers to righteous Job’s family drinking wine
Daniel 10:3 drinking wine as a blessing after fasting
1 Tim 5:23 Paul tells Timothy to drink some wine for his stomach’s sake
Deut 14:26 implies that it is a good thing to drink wine and strong drink to the Lord
Psalm 4:7 compares joy in the Lord to the abundance of wine
Psalm 104:14-15 credits God as the creator of wine that “makes a man’s heart glad”
Prov 3:10 blessings of abundant stores of wine
Isa 25:6 The Lord prepares a banquet with “well-aged wines... and fine, well-aged wines” for his people
And Matthew 11:19 Implies that Jesus drank alcohol

Looks like it...

 

[iamjcs]

As long as your not getting drunk nor leading someone else astray, it is not sinful to drink wine nor any alcoholic drink.

 

[Ryan897]

The Bible's pretty clear that it's not a sin. Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding as his first miracle, after they had already finished off all the wine the host had, so it's clear that Jesus did not oppose drinking, even "partying" to an extent. But it is also clear that we should not drink in excess. The trick is finding that balance. As a general rule of thumb, don't break the law and don't drink so much that it affects your behavior.

i have to agree with UHW. beacuse the bible says obay the laws of the land. to break those laws is a sin. so as long as you stay in those lines its fine. i personally wont drink because of the fact i know 2 many people who are addictied

 

[Psalms34]

i have to agree with UHW. beacuse the bible says obay the laws of the land. to break those laws is a sin. so as long as you stay in those lines its fine. i personally wont drink because of the fact i know 2 many people who are addictied

Unfortunately, sometimes the law of the land is terribly in error. I mean look at what happened with the prohibition thing. These were actually Christians that led the cause (all types), based upon their own interpretations of scriptures. That’s why I have those verses in my notes, it just confuses me how such things are overlooked and a total unbalanced view emerges. And when they did manage to make alcohol illegal, all it did was create crime lords in our country, some of which empires still continue or were built upon. I suppose that’s why it’s good to check with scripture before taking up some cause, because the end result can cause problems for generations to come if the cause conflicts with the bible from the start.

 

[UnderHisWings1979]

Unfortunately, sometimes the law of the land is terribly in error. I mean look at what happened with the prohibition thing. These were actually Christians that led the cause (all types), based upon their own interpretations of scriptures. That’s why I have those verses in my notes, it just confuses me how such things are overlooked and a total unbalanced view emerges. And when they did manage to make alcohol illegal, all it did was create crime lords in our country, some of which empires still continue or were built upon. I suppose that’s why it’s good to check with scripture before taking up some cause, because the end result can cause problems for generations to come if the cause conflicts with the bible from the start.

Totally agreed. That's part of the problem with trying to dictate morality through law. But even bad laws should be obeyed as long as they are in effect and so long as they do not directly contradict God's commands.

 

[andross77]

Do you feel that it is sinful to drink wine?

nope.

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[RebeccatheGreat]

No, but if someone believes it is a sin, it is wrong for them to do so, and I certainly would never drink it in front of them (not that I ever drink it at all). The sinful act for those who drink it would be to drink it to excess and drunkenness.

To add something: Romans chapter 14 offers guidance on matters like drinking wine and how it relates to our relationship with God and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

totally agree.
I myself only drink maybe 3 times a year at most,and I do love wine.
drinking around someone who has quit do to problems with it,would be a sin for me.

 

[Eccl12and13]

Do you feel that it is sinful to drink wine?

It's not whether any of us feel it is a sin, ONLY if God says it is a sin, is something a sin. That's why He let us know what sin is:

1 John 3
[4] Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

Now where do we go to find out God's laws? In His word...the bible.

Knowing this helps me deal with what 'others' may say sin is. And since no where does the bible say drinking wine is a sin, then it is not. The ONLY restriction of drinking wine was given to Arron and his sons, when performing duties in the temple.

But there is something about drinking TOO much:

Gen.9
[21] And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.
[24] And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.

Deut.21
[20] And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.

Prov.23
[21] For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

Prov.26
[9] As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

 

[thriftyEvie]

but doesn't drinking harm our bodies like smoking & aren't we suppose to take care of our temple?