Don't "Wine" Your Excuse!

Good Morning,

Someone asked me, not so long ago, if I or other Christian friends I know, drink alcohol. I told them that my husband and I don't drink, but have known some Christians who do.

Here's the issue - MOTIVE! Whenever you have a question about something which may be contrary to God's Word, you have to consider your motive for wanting justification in doing that thing. Many quote Scriptures about wine and not getting drunk, but the real issue is the wrong motive for wanting to drink in the first place.

My questions for those Christians who drink are, do you have an upset stomach and need a little wine to settle it? There are many things available for that now-a-days. Are you looking to get antioxidants? There are so many ways to get a healthy dose of that as well. They say a little wine is good for the heart; while at the same time say there are bad qualities for your body in wine as well. Why not just do some cardio exercises or eat the right heart-healthy foods every now and then?

I'm not judging the intent of the heart, (no pun intended), concerning Christians who choose to drink, but I can judge the motive. Remember, it is a choice! I know the Bible speaks about not getting drunk; it also mentions do's and don'ts concerning wine and drinking strong drink. The body of Christ (Christians) should never try to find an excuse to do something, but rather KNOW WHY you're doing something. If you have to "fish" for a reason, you're probably not "fishing for men" in your actions. Remember, we are living epistles; people are watching what we do and we should be able to boldly give a reason without it sounding like an excuse. I can't make anyone stop drinking and I don't want to because it's not my job. My job is to give you the info., allowing you to make your choice and pray God plants a seed in your life. If drinking doesn't draw you closer to God, what does it do for you? You can be social without drinking.
On that note, re-evaluate your reasoning.

I leave you today with this:


Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart. As such trust have we through Christ to God-ward; Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
2 Corinthians 3:3-6

Remember, someone is always watching and wanting to know God. That's why we must strive to be Living Everyday, Christian.