Will drinking send you to hell?

[bobbichan]

Personally, I drink a few times here and there with friends. I've never been drunk though... besides the fact that I have some Christian issues with it, I also start getting migranes instead of feeling "wheeeeee"... if you know what I mean. I've seen some people do some very stupid things while being drunk. Me being the designated driver most of the time, I feel very embarassed having to drag drunk friends back to the car, while passerby point and laugh at their stupid antics. I've had situations where drunk guys would be extremely rude to me. On top of that, my brothers and sister were drunk an awful lot and they would be verbally abusive to me when I was young. I've just been severely turned off in my life by drunkedness in my life.

I suppose though, if you do happen to get drunk at certian events at a very very rare occurance (such as weddings, other celebrations, or just having a drink or two at home/out of home with a friend(s) or s/o), I suppose there isn't too many things wrong with that. As long as it doesn't become a frequent thing, or you abuse it. Everything in moderation I say.

Is it something you will go to hell over... probably not, as long as you are being responsible and you keep yourself from doing stupid things (like having sex with total strangers), and you do not become dependant on it. It can become a very dangerous thing if you let it get out of hand, so it's wise to approach alcohol very carefully.

What I usually do is I'll order a drink or two, along with food, and another non-alcoholic beverage. That way, I can enjoy some drinks but not get very much more than a little buzzed, and it goes away faster, so that it doesn't impare my judgement. I love strawberry daqurris. XD

I think though that I don't drink to have fun socially (I'm still fairly intorverted and quiet) I drink because some of the drinks are yummy. I won't touch shots, or beer. Ick. I like fruity stuff. My boyfriend makes this really good drink that tastes like bubblegum. It's like liquid candy.

 

[soyness]

no you won't go to hell
it's a sin if it's like so often... but if you are saved, the mercy of God will wash over you.

 

[Soft Rains]

One would think followers of Jesus would take his first miracle as an invitation to enjoy good wine, and yet many demonize it, apparently perceiving a dark spirit in alcohol.

 

[Dark_Lite]

I like to go out with my friends sometimes and have drinks. I don't do anything "bad" when I go out. This is a way that my girffriends and I go out. MOST of the time I have too much and end up drunk.... This i maybe only once a month or less. My mother told me that the bible states that "your body is a temple" etc... I exercise daily, eat organic, take lots of supplements and take GREAT care of my body otherwise. I just love wine. Is this something that will condem me to hell?

Drinking in moderation will not send you to hell.

 

[Dark_Lite]

One would think followers of Jesus would take his first miracle as an invitation to enjoy good wine, and yet many demonize it, apparently perceiving a dark spirit in alcohol.

That's what the Catholic Church teaches .

(That drinking in moderation is not a sin that is)

 

[beetlesmythe]

The bible clearly states that is you are a friend of the world you are an enemy of God. Although everyone makes mistakes, and Jesus gives us forgiveness if you are making the same mistake over and over again it is displeasing to God.

 

[ZACTAK]

Drinking in moderation is OK, but being in drunkeness is sinful. But God is a forgiving God and will forgive us for our sinful behaviors. That is truly what is amazing about Him.

 

[kelsey2008]

A drink or two is not a sin...for Christ did it himself. But if drinking becomes like your "God" then you have a problem...because the Bible commands that there shall be no other god besides Him. If your life gets completely wrapped around drinking, then you might expect some problems on judgement day...although no one has a right to judge you besides God himself and only He sees your heart.

 

[Faith In God]

Drinking in moderation is OK, but being in drunkeness is sinful. But God is a forgiving God and will forgive us for our sinful behaviors. That is truly what is amazing about Him.

That might be true, but

[bible]1 John 3:6[/bible]

 

[Perfection2]

Drinking a few beers won't send you to hell, you will have to do a lot more to end up in the land of hatred.

 

[Greenriser]

Is drinking alcohol considered a drug?

 

[jon paine]

I like to go out with my friends sometimes and have drinks. I don't do anything "bad" when I go out. This is a way that my girffriends and I go out. MOST of the time I have too much and end up drunk.... This i maybe only once a month or less. My mother told me that the bible states that "your body is a temple" etc... I exercise daily, eat organic, take lots of supplements and take GREAT care of my body otherwise. I just love wine. Is this something that will condem me to hell?

I have good news ; everybody goes to Heaven. But drinking excessively is nevertheless bad for you. I used to be an alcoholic. PM or email me anytime. Jon

 

[heron]

Jesus drank wine. He changed water into high quality wine. Back before refrigeration, it was hard to keep anything from fermenting.

As others said, it's the lack of control that leads you into trouble. Elders and deacons should not be prone to drunkenness (I Timothy?).

BUUUUUT speaking from experience with friends who drink, a lot of harm comes from innocent drinking. You can say and do rude things that destroy friendships, lose your driver's license, lose your insurance (which, if you're married, can ruin your spouse's), get violent, forget everything you did (not one one drink), become habitually late for work and lose your job. I'm sure others have some good stories.

A friend of mine who went through rehab said that you stop socially maturing at the age that you started drinking heavily...and I bellieve that, from observing several people who have very self-seeking mindsets.

 

[james1]

Jon Paine is correct in all comments. Jon, I to was an alcoholic.

 

[ragdolly]

Drinking won't send you to hell. Being without the Lord will send you to hell. However, If you are a Christian, excessive drinking can really hurt your witness to others, The bible tells us to avoid the appearance of evil.If you are a Christian and you are drinking too much with non-christians then I believe that you are committing a sin, because you are being careless with your witness for Christ and with your Temple of the Holy Spirit.

 

[Taake]

I drink every weekend, but rarely too much, I came to know where to stop. I think the hell in the morning should be enough of a punishment. Alcohol sure is a drug, since it drugs you. I think smoking weed would be a better option, because it doesn't give you the hangover. However I do not like the taste of smoking, and I do like the taste of beer. I'd say getting drunk is ideal to know who you are walking with. When drunk, your most primitive emotions come to the surface. When your drunk with your friends, you immediately can see how good friends they are. For example, aggressive people start daring people and smashing things up, as mellow people get sleepy, and caring people get caring and will bring you home when you've lost it.

 

[Karmacoma]

Being without the Lord will send you to hell.

if you mean non-believers go to hell I say it's very very very wrong.... it condems Christianity as to be a common sect which I kinda agree it is for some people...

 

[GTchick12]

I would examine your motives....no there is nothing wrong with drinking, but why are you drinking? Is it just to have a good time or are you unable to have a good time without it? Are you sinning when you drink? If so then I would say it is not a good thing for you to do. If you can exhibit self-control when you drink and are just doing it for social reasons and not doing anything to discredit God then I think it is acceptable. In the Bible wine was used to cheer people up and to celebrate!

 

[dia_liom]

Some things, like drinking, are ok in moderation. Drunkenness, though, can lead to other things that ARE sinful. Don't let alcohol, or anything else, rule or control you. Your body is God's, and too much food (guilty there), alcohol, too little exercise etc is destructive.

Hope that helps you!

 

[jehovahway]

As I remember, Christ said he'd share the "drink of the vine", (or something along that line) in heaven. And it has been proven that a drink or two a couple times a week significantly reduces your chance of heart attacks.

A man that lives below me was a drinker he had a stroke now hes in a wheel chair cant walk good he walks like chester good on old gunsmoke series years ago.he has a wheel chair now to get around in now
also he had two demons on him.i can see demons on people.
if you go to bars you open yourself up to demons.their there get drunk they
move into your body you start cussing and dont know why.you never knew when they entered you because a drunk dont remember much of anything when
their that way.
drugs of any kind gives satan and his demons legal rights to your body.and life.