Thought from today’s Bible reading from 1 Timothy 1-6.
Many professed Christians see no problem with the casual use of alcohol (often referred to as “social drinking”) provided that one does not become drunk. Yet the New Testament does not sanction this kind of drinking for the Christian. Paul’s instructions to Timothy about the use of wine are helpful in understanding this point.
“No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments” (1 Timothy 5:23).
In this passage, Paul encouraged Timothy to drink wine. Does this mean that we as Christians may drink alcohol, provided that we do not become drunk? Certainly not! Notice the lessons we can learn from this verse:
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