Winking at Drinking

07/09/2020

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Episode Synopsis

Is it okay for Christians to drink alcohol? It’s a common question. Christians are often required to make decisions about where we stand on different issues. Sometimes this is an easy decision, because the Bible gives a clear command on what we are and aren’t to do. But there are some issues where the Bible doesn’t give a point-blank, “thus sayeth the Lord”, and alcohol use is one of those issues. Often, Christians who are okay with “social drinking” will point out that the Bible condemns drunkenness, but not drinking. Doesn’t the Bible also teach us to be wise, to guard our witness, to be sober of mind and to flee from any appearance of evil? Are these principles enough to build a case against Christians drinking alcohol, or is this simply an area of religious liberty where each person should choose for themselves? Jason and Matt discuss these questions and try to examine how the church has handled this issue, how we might come to a better position, and why this is such a hot-button issue even among Christians.