Comments on: Even One Drink can be Dangerous

By: MInTheGap

MInTheGap — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:32:09 +0000

It was quite the controversy in our church a few years ago when, one Sunday night, the Pastor claimed it was anti-biblical to drink. He could definitely prove that the Bible talks about the negative consequences (and does not seem to have a positive thing to say about it!), but it wasn’t enough for some people.

Yes, abstinence in a lot of things keeps one from having more trouble.

By: Stephen Kingston

Stephen Kingston — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:20:05 +0000

There was a case a month or so back involving the Bishop of Southwark. At first he claimed he had been mugged, but CCTV evidence emerged that showed him breaking into a vehicle and acting in a drunken manner. When questioned, he claimed he was suffering from amnesia, but it would be entirely out of character for him to be drunk.

However, in his defence he said: “I don’t get drunk frequently. I would not be able to do my job if I got drunk. I certainly don’t think it’s a resigning matter.”

“I don’t get drunk frequently” is a long way from it being entirely out of character!

So yes, I agree with you Mary, that total abstinence is a good position, even though we know that all things are lawful. All things are lawful, but not all things are helpful.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:01:48 +0000

This has just happened to a teenager in our church. He’s in jail for drinking and driving. While drunk he ran into and killed the bartender that had just served him. Bad all around.

You know a lot of Christians go by that verse that says not to be drunk with wine, etc. They say it’s okay to drink as long as you don’t get drunk. Well, I agree that I won’t judge Christians that choose to drink sparingly, but like the point of your post above, I’m sure not going to give alcohol any chances. Who knows how addictive my personality is? If my love of coffee is any indication…well, enough said!