Alcohol

    In the United States a lot people drink alcohol.  When it comes to Christianity there are a lot of strong feelings and opinions.  However, before we judge anyone we need to know how God and Jesus views alcohol.  You need to make the decision for yourself and not anyone else.

    In the United states roughly 78.5% have 12 or more drinks in a year.  In 2023, 62.8% of Americans had a drink.  About 27% have five or more drinks in two hours.  That is just some statistics.  The reality is that around 180,000 people die every year to an alcohol related death.  

    Now to the unpopular statistic.  About 51% of the people that attend church drink alcohol.  Out that, about 15% get drunk.  Out of that about 87% believe that it is okay to get drunk.   That means that a good portion of those alcohol related deaths are people who attend church and are Christians.

    I am not here to tell you to drink or not to drink.  I want to open your eyes to the practical aspect of alcohol in your relationship with God.  I ask that you ask yourself questions to decide on what you believe and why you stand for what you stand for.

    It is practical advice to recommend not getting drunk.  Being drunk leads to stupid and sometimes harmful decisions.  When you choose to get drunk, you choose to give up any control you have over your mind, body, and actions.  It is irresponsible.  It makes a fool out of everyone.

    Drinking a glass of wine at a celebration, blessing, or in wealthy may not harm anything.  We have the right to celebrate and have a glad heart as long as it does not cause harm to yourself or another person.  Jesus' first public miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding.  He made it the best wine of the entire event.  If you choose to drink remember it has a place and time and it is dangerous if not done responsibly.    

Psalm 104:10-18, Proverbs 23:29-35, Isaiah 53:4-6, & John 2:1-12