Author	Thread: A drinking problem
Admin	A drinking problem Posted : 2 Oct, 2012 12:14 PM What's your view on men who drink?:Mug: How much would you say is acceptable? :toomuch: Does communion wine count? I've spoken with women who won't accept anyone who drinks any amount, and those who make it clear they can more than match the men, even when there's no competition going! Just curious on the reasons behind the two extremes... Post Reply
hubbarddebra99 View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 3 Oct, 2012 11:30 AM no hard and fast rule! just depends on the guy, girl, and sistuation. Post Reply
Apostelle View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 3 Oct, 2012 12:11 PM I will not date a woman who drinks. Its just my personal preference. Post Reply
View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 4 Oct, 2012 01:51 PM Ahhh, but what is your definition of drinking? I fall between a rock and a hard place in that I'm neither tee-total (but could be without a problem), nor much interested in drink. To put it into tangible quantities, whereas some might have half a bottle of wine in an evening, I'd have a glass every three or four months. I still have half the bottle of Baileys I got for Christmas nearly 4 years ago!:rolleyes: So, should I describe myself as some who does "drink" or doesn't? Post Reply
View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 6 Oct, 2012 04:28 AM what I know is that God doesnt allow dringking because it gets a person into trouble.thats why he said dont drink too much wine to show how man you are.or dont drink when your angry.I dont remember what chapter I read it.I also read on the new testament that God make the water wine for an occasion.so I think its only a matter of dicipline.and a communion wine is okey because it is serve as a blood of christ. Post Reply
Sugar_and_Spice View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 7 Oct, 2012 11:14 AM for me someone who drinks on occassions or maybe a glass of wine over dinner is ok or glass of wine with some cheese is ok. but a guy who drink until he gets drunk or drink like there is no tomorrow is a different story. Post Reply
KiwiMav View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 8 Oct, 2012 12:21 AM Personally no issue with drinking. DOn't really drink but for me, other than basic wisdom. The line I have drawn that helps me, is drunk is where your decision making is affected or compromised. Post Reply
View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 8 Oct, 2012 06:31 AM To get drunk is not only risky (you could make your daughters pregnant!) but also dishonouring to God. This attitude makes me a misfit Brit in that it appears most of my generation drink with the full intention of getting drunk. It's why you'd very rarely find me in a pub unless it was a group from work or for a meal. Post Reply
View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 13 Oct, 2012 03:48 AM Marriage is about complete and utter acceptance of one another. We as individuals are fallen beings bent toward sin. We all have inner struggles and issues that require the attention of a Loving God. We are called to not be drunk with wine but be filled with the spirit. Now just because a individual refrains from drink does not make this person a Spirit filled individual. In fact this person could be a legalist and someone who would place a burden of guilt around your neck for many other issues. Many people play christian and it is a outward expression. Narrow is the way that leads to life and few be who find it. The thing we need to be looking at is the Spirit of God in an individual. Is love expressed from the heart and not a religious fabrication. Is faith in God genuine and not a religious fabrication. What level of intimate relationship do we have with God and does this individual have a intimate relationship comparable to mine? The questions we should be asking is of the heart the inner person. If our focus is on the outward then we are going to get a beautiful vessle filled with who knows what. If our focus is on the inner person we are sure to get a glorious mate. We all want a beautiful man or woman and it is the Spirit who makes us such. That is Spirit of God. Humbly, M Post Reply
View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 14 Oct, 2012 05:32 PM Some people said the Bible does not forbid Christians from taking alcoholic beverages. I do not deny it. Alcohol itself is not tainted by sin. Things that�s we must avoid is drunkenness and addiction to alcohol. For me, the Bible clearly gives the admonition and advice to people to avoid alcohol. Even so, there are some biblical principles that are difficult to convince that Christians who drink alcohol in any amount may please God. I do not know how people can say that Christians those drink alcohol, they may be able to glorify God. Some people say "but Jesus also never drink wine and turning water into wine." I cannot denied what they said because it was right. I was also impressed with their level of knowledge of some of the stories from the Bible. But without a sense of truth, sometime the understanding can be misused to justify yourself. #just my opinion. God bless all. In tuned with Yahweh and excellent in calling :dancingp: Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	A drinking problem Posted : 16 Oct, 2012 07:46 AM There are plenty of completely legitimate reasons not to drink, most commonly, a family history of alcoholism. If you know that you're predisposed to alcoholism, I think it's a great idea to never drink. If you've had a terrible experience with a family member (abusive mother/father maybe), I can also completely understand not ever wanting to drink. What I've found though is that when there isn't a personal reason involved like above, the Christians who are against drinking are just being legalistic and hypocritical. The Bible clearly says that you shouldn't get drunk, but then Paul goes on to suggest drinking wine. It takes some serious hermeneutical gymnastics to twist the Scriptures into saying that Christians shouldn't ever drink any alcohol. Personally, I think beer is delicious. If they made non-alcoholic beer that tasted any good, I'd gladly drink that. Unfortunately, the alcohol adds to the flavor. I drink quality beer, and I don't drink to excess. Most importantly, I'm not dependent on it. I'm also not dependent on caffeine or food. How many Christians can't start their day without coffee or can't deal with stress without eating junk food? Oh wait, that one might hit a little too close to home... Post Reply