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October 7, 2006

> Question:
>
> I am a Christian and I have been saved for about 5 years now. I would
> just like to know if it is against the bible to drink alcohol? I have
> tried to find different verses in my bible that can answer this
> question for me but I can't seem to find anything. What is your
> thought on this? 

Kelly,

What the Bible teaches is moderation in all things. There is no Biblical against drinking in itself. The teaching is always against excess. Wine was a proper drink in Bible times and used at the family table. We often approach drinking from a different viewpoint. Americans are noted for drinking at parties or to get on a high or as a social outlet or as a recreational drink, but with the idea of getting a buzz.

As a Christian I would encourage you to approach the idea of drinking alcohol cautiously. For a person not use to drinking, one drink often leads to another and so on. Unless there is a valid reason for you to drink, I certainly would discourage it.

Hope this helps.

Buddy

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