JESUS CHRIST asks us to search the scriptures (John 5:39;p) and Scripture says to prove all things:
Quench not the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Despise not prophesyings. 1 Thessalonians 5:20
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 1 Corinthians 14:32
So, since the scriptures cannot be broken (John 10:35;p), is given by inspiration of GOD (2 Timothy 3:16;p), and we are be like the noble Bereans, more noble than those in Thessalonica (Acts 17:11;p) and are to go line upon line, line upon line (Isaiah 28:10;p), rightly dividing the WORD of TRUTH (2 Timothy 2:15;p) and no prophesy of the scripture is of any private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20;p), being guided by the HOLY SPIRIT, for as GOD says, Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD... (Isaiah 1:18;p).
So when we hear the word of truth (John 17:17) being preached, our hearts will be pricked (Psalms 73:1; Acts 2:37), and the Holy Spirit will convict us of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8).
We cannot neglect, in this study upon "wines" in the scripture without also speaking upon the very subject of health in the scripture and how it also relates to our connection with God in His worship and in our daily lives with each other and our spirituality.
Can food affect those things? If so food, then what also of drink?
So, the Beginning texts upon this to always keep in mind throughout are:
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean; Leviticus 10:10
Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I [am] the LORD your God. Leviticus 20:7
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 1 Peter 1:15
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly. John 10:10
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2
Let us also ask, at the outset, "Is there a dual use for the word "wine" in common langauge and is there such a use in the scriptures?" Let us look.
Word Definition:
"Wine noun
... the juice, fermented or unfermented, of various other fruits or plants, used as a beverage, sauce, etc.: gooseberry wine; currant wine" [Wine, definition] - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/wine
"Wine - noun
... something that invigorates or intoxicates ..." [Wine, definition] - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine
What does the word "intoxicate" mean?
Word Definition:
"Intoxicate - transitive verb
1 poison
2 a : to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished b : to excite or elate to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy" [Intoxicate, definition] - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intoxicate
Let us also ask a very basic question pertaining to these, "Can a person who is intoxicated [poisons] by wine which is alcoholic bring glory to God in their drinking?"
What does the alcohol do to a persons health?
It impairs brain activity, slows down reactionary time, attacks kidneys, liver, bloodstream, causing cancer, disease, dizziness, loose morality, causing one to forget, relaxes and/or reduces self-control, etc and is one of the major leading causes of death, abuse and misery in the world. Even the smallest amount begins to break down the immune system of the human body [multiple medical research reports can be cited for these facts if needed].
We should seriously ask ourself, "Does the alcohol bring life or death?"
Alcohol is merely a legalized [group morality] "drug". For those who advocate that a little or moderate use is ok, should also perhaps consider the "health benefits" and results of other such "drugs": nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, etc.
Quench not the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Despise not prophesyings. 1 Thessalonians 5:20
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 1 Corinthians 14:32
So, since the scriptures cannot be broken (John 10:35;p), is given by inspiration of GOD (2 Timothy 3:16;p), and we are be like the noble Bereans, more noble than those in Thessalonica (Acts 17:11;p) and are to go line upon line, line upon line (Isaiah 28:10;p), rightly dividing the WORD of TRUTH (2 Timothy 2:15;p) and no prophesy of the scripture is of any private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20;p), being guided by the HOLY SPIRIT, for as GOD says, Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD... (Isaiah 1:18;p).
So when we hear the word of truth (John 17:17) being preached, our hearts will be pricked (Psalms 73:1; Acts 2:37), and the Holy Spirit will convict us of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8).
We cannot neglect, in this study upon "wines" in the scripture without also speaking upon the very subject of health in the scripture and how it also relates to our connection with God in His worship and in our daily lives with each other and our spirituality.
Can food affect those things? If so food, then what also of drink?
So, the Beginning texts upon this to always keep in mind throughout are:
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean; Leviticus 10:10
Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I [am] the LORD your God. Leviticus 20:7
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 1 Peter 1:15
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly. John 10:10
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2
Let us also ask, at the outset, "Is there a dual use for the word "wine" in common langauge and is there such a use in the scriptures?" Let us look.
Word Definition:
"Wine noun
... the juice, fermented or unfermented, of various other fruits or plants, used as a beverage, sauce, etc.: gooseberry wine; currant wine" [Wine, definition] - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/wine
"Wine - noun
... something that invigorates or intoxicates ..." [Wine, definition] - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine
What does the word "intoxicate" mean?
Word Definition:
"Intoxicate - transitive verb
1 poison
2 a : to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished b : to excite or elate to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy" [Intoxicate, definition] - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intoxicate
Let us also ask a very basic question pertaining to these, "Can a person who is intoxicated [poisons] by wine which is alcoholic bring glory to God in their drinking?"
What does the alcohol do to a persons health?
It impairs brain activity, slows down reactionary time, attacks kidneys, liver, bloodstream, causing cancer, disease, dizziness, loose morality, causing one to forget, relaxes and/or reduces self-control, etc and is one of the major leading causes of death, abuse and misery in the world. Even the smallest amount begins to break down the immune system of the human body [multiple medical research reports can be cited for these facts if needed].
We should seriously ask ourself, "Does the alcohol bring life or death?"
Alcohol is merely a legalized [group morality] "drug". For those who advocate that a little or moderate use is ok, should also perhaps consider the "health benefits" and results of other such "drugs": nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, etc.