The
church, Christians & Alcohol
Is drunkenness and drinking parties tolerated
among the church where you worship? If so, then ASK YOUR PREACHER
to read this article.
God has plainly stated:
(1) “Drunkenness,…is a work of the flesh” and those who practice
it “will NOT inherit the kingdom of God” (see Galatians 5:19,21
1 Corinthians 6:10).
(2) The Christian must “NOT associate with anyone who calls
himself a brother but is …a drunkard…With such a man do not
even eat…Expel the wicked man from among you” (1 Corinthians
5:11,13).
God does NOT fellowship the impenitent drunkard,
nor will He allow their entrance into Heaven. Thus, preacher
and church should work to seek his sobriety, not UNscripturally
tolerate, and hence perpetuate, his sin.
But, what about “cocktail parties” or “having
a few drinks with the boys”?
God has plainly stated:
(1) The Christian must “no longer live in the flesh for the
lusts of men, but for the will of God” (1 Peter 4:2).
(2) “Drinking parties” ARE “in the flesh for the lusts of
men” (a work of the flesh) and “those who practice such things
will NOT inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Peter 4:2,3;Galatians
5:19,21).
(3) The church must “have NO fellowship with the unfruitful
works of darkness, but rather expose them” (Ephesians 5:11).
God does NOT fellowship the work or workers
of darkness (1 John 1:5-10). And hence, neither can the Christian
or the church.
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