Should a Christian drink Alcohol? Some Christians believe that drinking Alcohol is absolutely fine while others believe that it’s an unrighteous act to drink alcohol. However, The Bible didn’t leave us in a state of confusion regarding this topic. We will look into this popular topic immediately through the lens of Scripture, but before then, lets see this story below:
When a European airline was initially launched, an educated Christian gentleman was travelling in the First Class section. An air hostess approached him with a complimentary drink, but the man politely refused. The air hostess returned but this time, brought the drink on a platter, designed to appeal and impress. However, the Christian man again politely refused, explaining he doesn’t take alcohol.
The air hostess was concerned and informed the manager. The manager approached the man with another platter, now designed with flowers. He questioned, “Is there something wrong with our service?” Please enjoy the drink, it is a complimentary offer”
The man replied, “I am a Christian and I do not take alcohol. The manager still insisted that the man take the drink. Then the Christian proposed that the manager should give the drink to the pilot first. The manager stated, “how can the Pilot drink alcohol, he’s on duty! and if he takes this alcohol, there are all chances for the plane to crash”.
The Christian passenger with tears in his eyes replied, “I am a Christian and I am always on duty in order to Protect my salvation and if I drink alcohol, there are chances that I will crash my whole life here and hereafter; I AM 100% ON DUTY!
What does the Bible have to say about Alcohol Consumption? many Christians abstain altogether from alcohol because they believe scripture declares it to be an unrighteous thing to do. Others point out that Jesus not only drank wine, but also turned water to wine at a wedding ceremony in Cana when the Host ran out of his own supply in the middle of the celebration. Mary; Jesus’ mother brought the situation to his attention… (See John 2:3-5)
Alcohol is not evil in itself. It is one of God’s wonderful blessings that can be- and often is- abused. (Psa. 104:14–15) There are various Bible Scriptures that extol Alcohol and others that warn sternly against it’s consumption. Openbible.com outlines 75 Bible texts about drinking alcohol.
We can go on and on with several Bible verses about consumption of Alcohol, but the conclusion is this: The Believer in the era of Grace has not been called into the life of Rules & Regulations as we saw in the Old Covenant. That God now dwells on our inside by His Spirit, This is a beautiful to believe. Our lives, our Appetites and our cravings should be controlled by the one who now dwells in us. This finally brings us back to CONSECRATION. The Believer that understands Consecration is that Believer who will accurately represent God in hos generation.
To be a better believer that will profit God and humanity, you must live the life of Consecration. Study this Powerful message on Consecration.