i know im asking randomly but does anyone know of a method to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
@@josuejasper8740 idk how but quick tip.. don't downgrade your self calling yourself stupid. It might not seem like a big deal but the devil uses that and accuses you Infront of God saying how God shouldn't trust you with blessings because you can't remember your password. So I would advise not so say that 🙂. God bless 🙏
Not drinking alcohol is similar to the purity movement. Christians saw something wrong with culture, excessive drinking and drunkenness, and overreacted to it. I'm saying this as a person who has never drank alcohol in my life. There is real danger in alcohol, but the Bible is clearly not against all alcohol consumption.
yes I agree with you, it speaks of drunkenness (which could be from any mind altering substance), a celebratory glass of wine or champagne is not big deal
That's a whole lot of ignorance of not just Christianity, but morality in general. Being taught to refrain from things that are bad for you and have negative consequences is not ever a bad thing. That is the problem with unbelievers.
@@dennisperez1896 “Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. 31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! 32 In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.” This is the full context. “Those who linger over wine” are the people in question. People who cant stop thinking about alcohol. These are people who are addicted and drink their woes away in the full proverb. If youre a drunk and it has control over your life, stop thinking about wine. But if it is sinful to sip or “even look at wine”, Jesus would be a sinner as a occasional wine drinker (and wine maker) so it’s important not to take this out of context. Ofc im not not saying this to promote drinking because the spirit of Proverbs is meant to communicate care that should be considered when drinking, but I’m saying this so Christians don’t have the pride to judge others for having a sip here and there and not take bible verses out of context.
I grew up in a Christian home where my family also didn’t bring alcohol into our home. I looked at alcohol as bad. Then I turned 15 and my parents left the church. My mom started drinking and getting drunk, saw my father drunk for the first time and luckily the last time in my life. It was a scary time. They raised me one way and then the next thing I knew my family strayed from God.
I’m turning 20 this year, so I’m getting closer and closer to the legal drinking age here in the U.S. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever drink. I see no purpose in it. I think it could drive me away from Jesus than closer since I have no experience with it. I would rather not play with temptation and honor God in every way possible. I had the opposite experience from you. I lived in a Mexican “Catholic” household (we are Christians now), and drinking is standardized at a young age. Our party culture tainted my image of drinking since it is done to an extreme and the worst of people comes out. I understand what you say in your video completely. My sister in Christ and I had the exact same conversation when we were in high school and come to the same conclusion: Wisdom is key.
Amen. I have the exact same family, kinda. Half "converted" half unbelieving. The only difference is that my father is an addict to beer, and seeing that as kid made my view against alcohol stronger. Plus our family has a lot of health deficiencies, so a plethera of reasons. All glory to God that I came to him as a young adult, and him using you, to go against the party culture we face. 🙏
To me it's mostly about setting an example. If I go to a party or am in a situation where people drink, I want to show that I am different and that I don't need to drink to have fun, and that I don't need what the world provides and tells me I need to feel happy and joyful, for I have Jesus who gives me joy.
Facts! I used to do it every day and get completely drunk. I came to Christ and put it down for awhile. I might have a few here and there, but noticed I have to have self control and not over indulge because it absolutely takes my focus away from Him. I would just urge anyone to do it with caution.
Don't feel judged for drinking alcohol (I do it myself, I quite like wine). But of course, it's important to avoid drunkenness. But if you drink, do it for the glory of God. If you don't drink, do it for the glory of God. Whether you drink or not, our goal as Christians is to glorify God in Christ. Don't forget that.
I’ve always had this conviction not to drink. My one side of the family has issues with alcohol. I’m fine with others drinking. I agree with your thoughts!
I believe drinking is okay but we need to know and I mean REEEEALLY know our limit. And I pray that God shows my husband his limit with alcohol... 😔 please pray for my husband Ron. Thank you and God bless you all.
I used to drink alcohol at high school trying to fit in with the cool kids because I was a Wimp and all of the sins Somehow "Normal" for the society, but because of my Girlfriend she taught me to love myself more which lead to me loving my Family more and of course this path gave me a way to know God more! Ano right now I haven't drank for I think almost 3 years! I promised the next time I would drink, it would be at our Honeymoon when we grow up.. and yeah I'm 18 and that's gonna be a long run, but I know with Christ my lord I'll be just fine!! Just wanted to share a piece of my life! Godbless Everyone Let's have faith on each other and spread Love!!!
I grew up as a pastor’s kid so we never had alcohol in the home. My parents strongly were against drinking. This caused me to incorrectly view drinking and more importantly people who drank in a judgmental way. Whenever I’d see people drink I’d look down on them. My beliefs and views have since changed. I am still a strong Christian but I have an occasional beer at home or when I’m out with my wife at a restaurant. But I don’t go into bars or restaurants for the sole purpose of drinking. It still is a turn off to me and something I struggle with when I would attend a wedding or event where people are getting drunk. I generally refrain from drinking in those situations or when I’m around people who may struggle with drinking too much. I believe smoking to be much worse for you than drinking occasionally. And that’s something I was around a lot as a kid as three of my grandparents smoked. But they were never looked at in the same way as people who drank alcohol.
Joshua, I have struggled with the same mindset of looking down on those that drank and even those that smoked. I would say that in my household smoking never reared its head but those at my school were the ones who exposed me to smoking (I have never smoked btw). I think we also need to keep in mind that if we are causing a fellow brother in Christ to stumble in their walk with the Lord than we should not participate such things.
@@luketuckey2868 Yep. I completely agree with not being a stumbling block. I’m more of an introvert so I don’t find myself in those situations. Legalism growing up for me tended to be more of a stumbling block.
Thanks for going through the difference between drinking vs getting drunk. I was worried whether or not having a beer w the boys was wrong or gave the wrong image of Christians. So thank you! But definitely see how it could be an easy way to get addicted to it so I’ll be careful for sure
I used to drink to get drunk because I thought as myself of being really shy and awkward, alcohol was lulling me into a false sense of being more social and approachable when I'm drunk. So one day after a night of drinking with friends not being able to sleep because the alcohol made me feel so sick, I decided to go 3 months without drinking at all. It open my eyes to whole new side of me not even I knew. I was able to have meaningful conversation with people at parties and still remember them the next day. I didn't need alcohol to be a sociable person, it was quite the opposite I was better at connecting with people Sober. Since then I've been find my feet and my balance when being social. I've set limits to my alchol consumption at home and at social events. Being drunk to me feels like I lose connection with God and His will over my life. So like you mentioned consuming alcohol is not a problem but the why that often leads people astray.
Great video Isaac! It’s always nice to hear that I’m not the only one as a Christian who chooses not to drink or associate with it in any way. I personally have had many temptations to drink because I feel in today’s society drinking to get drunk is glamorized too much that I often get sucked into wanting to try it. I have never taken a sip in my entire life nor do I plan to. Reason being I just don’t see any benefits for me at the moment. Also thank you as well for speaking about how people don’t need to be drunk to have a good time! I’ve had how many people tell me, “you got to at least try it” “you’re in your 20s live a little”... It’s annoying to hear those phrases not gonna lie. Thank you for stating alcohol doesn’t always need to be present to enjoy good times in life!!
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Fwiw, I had an alcoholic father. I was saved at 16. I swore to my wife I would never drink. I started drinking at 36 due to military peer pressure. I’m almost 50 now and still struggle with drinking. Don’t drink if you have any addictive personality aspects.
I became an alcoholic, but as I read the Bible, and draw closer to Jesus, He draws near to me, and the alcohol is fadeing away. I don't beat myself up, but the conviction, and repentance in my heart is stronger, as I'm being sanctified. Praise Jesus Amen.
Oh my goodness! I love this video! You did such a good job at unpacking all that there is to this topic. I have grown up in a house hold where my parents occasionally will have a glass of wine for dinner, or my dad might crack open a beer with some friends at a barbeque. However, a really close friend of mine struggled with alcohol when we were in high school and ended up in the hospital. My friend was a stronger Christian than I was, and to see someone like that be that easily affected by it made me decide that I won't have anything to do with alcohol. Romans 13: 13-14 "Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh." This was a personal conviction, I see so many Christians forcing their personal convictions onto other believers and that can be a dangerous place to be in. I totally agree Isaac, if you are relying on alcohol in anyway than that is when you know it has gone too far. I see so much encouragement when you do not back down from "taboo" topics. Loving these videos! Keep up the good work!
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@@nordscan9043 I can definitely see where you are coming from. I do think that you are making some presumptions. While a glass of wine every night can and probably will make people sluggish, a single glass twice a week does not necessarily cause "sluggishness". Beer, on the other hand, is somewhat similar however, beer is more often consumed in higher quantities than wine, but then again we run into the same presumptions. If you have a 3-4 beers every night then of course you will develop a "beer belly" (unless you are taking preventative measures). Your last point is clear and I 100% understand your point of view. However, the fermentation of grapes causes an alcohol to be produced and alcohol is a depressant which tends to make one sleepy. Then again, your presumption, if taken in excessive amounts it does indeed cause sleep issues.
@@luketuckey2868How ignorant are you? You didn't watch any of the links I posted did you? You just love being ignorant and biased, typical! I'm not surprised! Regarding sleep, it did not involve excessive amounts. Just to give you the benefit of the doubt.
@@nordscan9043 Disclaimer: I am having a discussion, not an argument and I would like it to stay that way. If you disagree that's awesome tell me why, but don't attack me, I am explaining from my point of view. Yes I did watch your videos, and no I don't "love" to be ignorant and biased, in which I don't think I have been either one. I am still holding to the context of Christianity because that is my worldview. Please let me know what you think. With regards to the first video, while there is some good content her specific situation is much more complex than the initial question. She was dependent on wine, then breaking for 30 days, this resulted in a sudden lack of alcohol in the body for which it was adapted to. So when she had her one glass after 30 days, this jump started all the dormant dependencies on alcohol, which caused her to feel that sluggishness that you described her having. This is a case by case scenario, if you develop a dependency on something it becomes hard to live without that thing no matter what it is. The second video (first portion of the documentary) demonstrates the likelihood of food intake while in consumption of beer. This video makes a good suggestion as to why people get hungry while drinking beer. However, this is an isolated experiment. This study cannot account for the different people, lifestyles and mental states that all of us possess. That is where I return to my previous comment, if preventative measures are in place to stave off the "beer belly" then one will not form. For example those football players do not have "beer bellies" yet I am safe to assume these beers that were consumed were not their first. Therefore, if a person is active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle then the "beer belly" is not a concern. The third video shows how two glasses of whiskey affects sleep. This portion of the documentary is directed at an audience that has not watched Isaac's video and who has not been reading our conversation. Your first comment you said that "alcohol isn't a sleep aid as it messes up your sleep" This is true if we add some conditions. For example this statement becomes true when we add excessive drinking. However quantity is not the only variable, the percentage of alcohol has a large effect on the discussion. For instance, the average whiskey has 40%--50%; whereas the average wine has 12%. This is where fruit (grape) based alcohol and grain/fungi based alcohol diverge. The difference between a glass of wine which makes one sleepy and the presumption that a beer or whiskey causes sleepiness; is melatonin. Grapes from which wine is made from, contain levels of melatonin which is a hormone that has an affect on the sleep cycle.
@@luketuckey2868 I believe you're putting words into this woman's mouth, this is very disengenius of you, I have to say. She clearly states that she had no cravings. She dependent on for relaxation, she wasn't an alcoholic! Many people even they're moderate drinkers, have experience sluggish the next day after just having a glass of wine in small amounts. As a result they've decided to give it up, as they want to feel their best. Likewise, I avoid processed food as it only makes me sluggish.
I'm a Latter-Day Saint and we don't drink, so I liked these principals. I'm not someone who's like "Yeah wine sucks the Bible clearly teaches against it," the principle behind it is avoiding addiction so I'm grateful for it and can bear my testimony of it!
The occasional glass of wine or beer is fine, but if it becomes an addiction then it's a problem and you should stay away from it. Totally a personal choice to either drink responsibly or to abstain.
Great video Isaac 👌 I'm not against alcohol but I feel the same way. I might have a cocktail on my birthday but I don't feel the desire for anything more.
When I was younger I too believed that alcohol was "Evil" to some extent but as I grew up and tried several beverages I enjoyed some and didn't like others. I never have and will never feel the need to get drunk but I can enjoy a glass of wine or beer without overdoing it. I generally don't drink often so when I do have a drink its more enjoyable vs a crutch I have. Alcohol can be a vice to cover up problems or be enjoyed responsibly. Its crazy to meet people who need alcohol to feel confident in themselves around others.
Your stand on this is the same as mine. I understand reasons for not drinking as many Christians come from families with bad experiences. Clearly being drunk is a no no as the Bible says no drunkards will inherit the kingdom of God. I personally would have non-alcohol wine as preferred but if can’t get it a glass of rose’ with a meal out. But never social drinking, for the sake of it.
My husband and I keep a bottle of peppermint Schnapps in our freezer and the only thing we use it for is when we have a sore throat or strep throat. Otherwise, I think it's best just to avoid it. I'm grateful that alcohol tastes disgusting to me because I have an addictive personality and can become addicted or obsessed with things a little too easily.
Good video. I'm also from a christian household and never had alcohol in our house or drank it. I'm just used to hearing that drinking is bad and we shouldn't be doing it. My dad was an alcoholic before he was saved, so he def does not want anything to do with his former life. But in church there was kind of always looking down on drinking and stuff, like you weren't a good christian if you did. It`s not until last year I`ve been starting to look at it differently, but its hard to change the way you think when you've been growing up and hearing something for your entire life. I had someone explain it to me really well and that is, that everything we do in and with our bodies should be God honoring. So as you said, not to drown our sorrows or just to get drunk because that is wrong (Eph 5:18). And he also said that in everything do we should be confident that it is okay and God honoring. So if I feel convicted by the Holy Spirit and not comfortable drinking (even just a glass), I shouldn't because I need to be confident in my actions. Therefore I am abstaining from it, but I'm trying to learn not to judge a christian who chooses differently. Its a process;)
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I am only 19 so I can't legally drink alcohol but when I am 21, I don't plan on drinking because alcoholism runs in my family on both sides. I believe that I am a new creation in Christ but I just don't want to test it.
Good morals and values honey. All I will say, is if you ever do drink, do it with caution. But I’m glad you’re able to much such a mature good decision and being so young. God bless!
Coming from experience, i highly recomend you don't touch it in the first place! there are no benefits to alcohol and the taste is revolting. Drinking lead into sin for me in my past and ever since i stopped i will never go back to drinking again! stop before you start. God bless
I was frightened from it because as a child our neighbor showed up at my doorstep bloody faced and intoxicated . Later I saw the stupid trouble people got themselves into because of alcohol. My family didn't usually have any form of alcohol at its gatherings
My wife looked at me funny when i said I don't like to drink. I don't like how i feel. Feels like being cut off from the spirit and all that is left is the flesh. I did grow up christian and was taught was that alcohol leaves you open to suggestions from the principalities not of this world and they can use you to hurt those around you. I haven't finished the video yet Finished the video. Definitely a more graceful way to put it lol
wow, this is an awesome outlook on the way drinking makes you feel. after reading this i realized I feel the exact same way it puts a wall between me and walking in the presence of God. I've tried drinking just a glass of wine and watching a sermon once, and I have no desire to drink again because it was like I couldn't tap into the spirit. It was frustrating, anyways cool comment
Great video. I came to the same conclusions as you. All of what you said was true and from the Word. I drink very little and most of that time it's in celebration were I feel like it's ok. If I feel like God is telling me not to at different events, I won't. What is God saying and what is our heart in the matter. Align these two things accurately in everything.
1 Peter mentions three times - being "sober-minded" Alcohol is THE gateway drug, gateway to 'spirits', even one drink lowers our inhibitions, and makes us susceptible to influence "under the influence" It's interesting to note that the excuse of celebration is used by Christians Is the miracle of life not enough? Is God's grace not enough cause to celebrate in and of itself? Thanks and praise to The Most High 🙏🔥💚✝️🕊️👑
Anyone else just drink occasionally or socially but never get drunk? I’ll have a beer or two at a cookout or coke and rum/pina colada if I’m just relaxing and enjoying time with friends or family.
I love this video, thanks Isaac for speaking truth. I've watched to many of my friends who become to depend on alcohol and now are addicted. Many of my friends are not Christ followers and therefore fill there emptiness with cultural things. I do want to encourage christian through to be careful not to become judgemental about those who do drink. I'm guilty of being judgemental in certain areas. But I'm learning about loving people where they are not where I am.
You said Southern Baptist believe that it was grape juice and not wine. I was raised SDA and we had to do assignments about this very topic in SDA school and the material I was presented with said that it was in actuality not fermented so actually grape juice! I would love to hear opinions on this. Facts would be even cooler lol I need to do some research myself when I get time though …
I am a christian and i will never let a drop of alcohol touch my mouth! i seek no desire in drinking at all, there are no benefits to drinking and just leads straight into sin.
Both side of my family drink a lot. I as a young kid wanted to drink but I wanted to wait until I am 21 because I live in the USA. But then when I was 8 I got my first taste of alcohol. I hated it and from there I vowed to never drink. Though this decision caused a wedge betweenness and my family who love to drink a lot.
It is completely reliant on the heart. If you are drinking to medicate, fulfill, escape or suppress something it's a sin, if you are reliant it's a sin. If drinking is something you do simply out of enjoyment no problem. It's like a donut, no problem eating a donut here and there, consuming a box of donuts a day, now there is the problem. At the end of the day, we all have our own convictions, and some need to abstain completely and some can partake regularly, it's the why that matters.
I got drunk once and apparently 'channeled the spirit of my ancestor' not sure how much of taht is actually true or if i was acting or what but yeesh. So I will have an occasional sip now and then when im with friends or to see how something tastes but I dont even try to drink a full glad. especially with my medication 1 glass becomes 2 so... you do the math there...
I never really enjoy alcohol. - Beer, I drink one or two if the situation is right, but the more I drink during the evening, the less I like it. And people claim that if you drink a bunch you start to like it. Can't confirm it. I drunk plenty for that effect to appear but I like it about as much as the first one I drank. - I dislike wine. - I like some liquors. But my environment doesn't drink it so I never really drink it myself - Are they called soft drinks? Like the ones with alcohol but in sweet? I don't see the point of them. As you can see my drinking habit can be described a scarce. I think I was once probably drunk but normally I don't drink enough for that to happen. I just don't see the point of it and I don't feel better the more I drink. It's closer to the opposite. Especially with beer. I don't mind that at home I'm basically abstinent and in certain environments I drink not much. It is somewhat of a curious behavior for people around me but who cares. Nowadays people don't have that much of a problem when people don't drink. I think I make my life hard by drinking some. Because then they think I go along with them and halfway through I just say nop, won't do anymore.
The English translation of the Bible omits the different types of wine. If you research the Hebrew and Greek words for wine you will find there are varying degrees of fermentation and the water that Jesus turned into wine was most certainly freshly squeezed grape juice because the best was saved for last. The best wine in biblical days was fresh grape juice while these days people consider the oldest and most fermented to be the best. That's why Jesus said not to put new wine into old wineskins or it will be ruined. When we are made a new creation we are the new wineskin and are to be filled with the new wine which is the Holy Spirit. What good is it to put old wine into a new wineskin for it shall surely burst. Just thought I'd share, I've done a lot of research on this topic.
@@silaaron76 That is quite the claim. Have you researched this? I have. In today's world and in our western culture the more alcohol content in the wine is considered best. However, that wasn't the case 2000 years ago in Israel. Like I mentioned in my previous post, look into the Greek and Hebrew words for wine and which were used in those scripture passages and you will find I am correct.
@@DH-jd8gq I have researched this, in addition to common sense. Considering they wouldn't consider wine that doesn't get them drunk good. The more expensive wine would be stronger, they give the strong wine to the majority of the people before bringing the bad wine out after most of the people are drunk and can't know the difference. www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-water-wine.html I edited my comment to hopefully make more sense.
I don't doubt your knowledge on the subject nor the time alotted in studying the topic, but you are most definitely not correct in interpretting the parable of the wineskins. The parable has nothing to do with the abv % of the wine and everything to do with the fermenting of wine. Once old wineskins were used for the fermenting process, they were already stretched and weakened, thus the need for new wineskins each time. If they reused the wineskins they would burst and ruin the wine completely. The purpose of the parable was to explain how the old traditions could not contain the new covenant that came with Jesus Christ. Again illistrating the 'out with the old and in with the new' concept brought to our attention regarding the new covenant in Hebrews 8:13.
I have been a drinker for a LONG time before coming to Christ. I have come to a point regarding alcohol that I just dont want it anymore. For a couple reason. One being the command to not be drunk, simple. The second being that I dont see the point in having only one or two drinks because what is the point? The point of drinking alcohol is to get that buzz on is it not? Well, if I only drink one or two it will not affect me. I can drink 4-6 before I really start to feel anything. And I know that if I get to that point I will want more because thats what alcohol does, you will want more. Once you get to that buzzed state you are highly unlikely to say no to more drinks. Before you know it 4-6 has turned into 12-15. I have a high tolerance so even besides the command to not be drunk its simply a waste of money for me because 1-2 even 3 drinks wont really do anything. So anymore I just dont want it.
Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul. Let him drink and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. - Proverbs 31:6,7 This verse indicates that strong alcohol was used as a pain reliever for those who were terminally ill or dying. Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments. - 1 Timothy 5:23 Obviously if you have stomach problems, then, there might be a place for it. But, that would depend on the stomach ailment you have. I personally have no use for it; but, that's just me. I prefer juice to wine; and, lightly sparkling water to beer or soda (most soda is garbage).
When people hear that I'm a Christian who doesn't drink alcohol, they assume I'm against it. But the real reason is that I don't like it! It burns the back of my throat, and sometimes it gives me the same unpleasant sensation as eating a huge glob of wasabi.
I don't drink because I'm easily affected by it. Just half a glass of wine or beer will make me tipsy and can give me a headache. Also, the idea of getting drunk and not remembering what happened afterwards is terrifying to me. Plus I hate the taste of alcohol so that helps
I've never had a drink to get drunk.. I think drinking is fine, but I never do unless it's in a social setting and everyone else is having some. I might have like a hard cider or some wine or something if it's around, but it's not that alcoholic.. I mean, Jesus' first miracle was water to wine after all, so unless Jesus was causing the wedding party to sin, I think it's okay..
Well overall the Bible talks about wine being good overall and I think taking the Eucharist without it is wrong since it was commanded in a specific way and it is more than a remembrance but spiritual food. But like all things it is meant to be used in a certain context and I feel like you are taking the worldly use of it and abstaining for that rather than any biblical reason which is fine as long as it isn’t the Eucharist as previously mentioned.
Drinking in of itself isn't a sin, drunkenness and overall excessive drinking are sins. You'd only see me drinking wine and that's pretty much only for the Eucharist/Communion, Passover and other Biblical holy feast days God commanded. Otherwise, I'm not touching the crap. My dad drinks and I've seen what excessive drinking can do to people.
"Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more." - Proverbs 31:7 this appears to be the only use of alcohol in a connotation that's not for merrimaking. Interesting passage. I know Paul mentions Timothy using wine for his stomach, so the bible also recognizes medical value behind these things too. Please do not misconstrue what I am saying, I am not justifying drunkenness or alcoholism. Only bringing up a thought provoking scripture in hopes of adding value to another on their own personal journey with this topic as it's not so black and white. It requires some discernment.
I think that besides all the good reasons he gave, drinking alcohol can be a stumbling rock to people around. If I weren't a Christian and I would see Christians drinking beer. I would totally think they are hypocrites. I think it is fine to drink a small portion in New Year's or Christmas but other than that I would say no.
Yes, and Paul talks about this in 1 Corinthians 8. We have freedoms as Christians, but we should be careful of not excercising those rights around others who would think it a sin so as to not cause the weaker conscience to fall. I drink a bottle of beer or a glass of wine on occassion. But I would never do so in the presence of my grandparents who believe alcohol to be a sin. I know that alcohol is a gift from God and is to be enjoyed just like everything else that is good on earth. But I will give up alcohol completely for the sake of my grandparents if need be. Because of course their faith and walk with Christ is more important than any small pleasure I might have with alcohol.
Just my 2 cents, a point that all Christians should note is this - we shouldn't drink alcohol not only because of our faith or obedience to Christ but also because we don't want to see our weaker brother or sister fall......as Paul says, I have become all things to all men. I don't use my liberty in Christ to cause my brother to fall for conscience sake. Telling ppl its okay would not help because we all have a sinful flesh and it wants what it wants but we (who know Christ) are to put to death the things of the flesh (by walking in His Spirit) and that include drinking, revelry and the like (all fleshly passions). Yes, drinking and eating or not drinking and not eating doesn't bring salvation but wisdom in this life tells us the strong in faith are to guard/help build up the weak in faith against stumbling. Our witness is not only to the unsaved but to the house of faith as well. Many will disagree but Christ always reminded His disciples to wise/cunning as a serpent but harmless as a dove in their service to men. Blessings.
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Also Isaac, you mentioned your parents not bringing alcohol into the household. One day when you have a family of your own, will you keep the same rule or tradition that your family culture set in place? Personally I think that with my future children once they reach a certain age, when they are old enough to decide for themselves, I would allow them to try it and make up their own decision. What do you guys think? Obviously, I do not know everyone's backstory but I would be interested in hearing how different Christian households have discussed this topic.
I have a bottle of wine that I am keeping in storage until my child is 20 (in Japan, that's the legal drinking age) so we can enjoy it together. I thought this would be a fun tradition to start with all of my children if I ever have more than one. I bought a cheap bottle, but it'll really be worth something by the time my child is 20yrs old.
If you've struggled with alcohol before christ it's best if you dont go back to it, but if your responsible with it then you can, the bible does say not to get drunk, but you can drink, didnt jesus drink wine?
In the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, members don’t drink. It’s against the word of wisdom. It was a revelation given to Joseph Smith In the 1800s. The inquisition into the matter was partly inspired by his wife Emma. God wants us to keep our bodies healthy and He doesn’t want our senses dulled or for us to be plagued by addiction. He wants us to have unvetted access to Him.
I see no issue with having a beer every once in a while. As long as you don't overdo it. I've been drunk a few times and got sick once before I started my walk with Christ, and even then I told myself I'd never go that far again. Like everything in life you have to practice moderation. As with liquor I tend to not drink it much at all except for social occasions (like barbeques or cook outs) and even then I'll have one mixed drink and that's it. I totally agree that you don't need to be drunk to have a good time. I have a lot of fond memories in college with friends that didn't involve alcohol, but those days are long gone lol. Now all I do is work haha. Anyway man it was a great video and I really enjoyed it. God Bless! P.S. Ever think about making a video on the books that aren't considered "canon" in the bible like the Book of Enoch? I'd be curious to hear what your opinions are on that subject.
I used to have that mindset where I couldnt have REAL fun with other people unless we were all drunk. And while yes being a little drunk can be fun, theres a threshold you dont want to cross where you're blacking out, have no control, are an absolute mess, and wake up hungover and regret drinking. Not to mention how vulnerable being drunk can make you. I know a handful of girls who were sexually assaulted while drunk. People can die from alcohol poisoning, alcohol addiction can ruin your health, mind and life, it can ruin your ability to do your day to day tasks and responsibilities, drunk driving, stupid drunk impulsive decisions that can leave you injured, others injured or dead, property damage, financial issues. People who fall into temptation easier while drunk and cheat, gamble,etc its not worth it. Im thankful I haven't had horrible experiences while drunk but now that I'm a Christian, I drink less alcohol when going out with a friend so I dont get drunk. Now I'll just do it for a celebration
Honestly, this same argument could be used for chocolate cake even (and I know he said 'all facets of life', I watched the video) I am a little tired of Christians shifting attention to alcohol all the time. Because, yeah it's kind of a given to not overdo it, but is that ever not the case? Using this argument gets us into the mindset of; 'well yeah, it's not a sin persay, but it can become one, so it's better to just not do it.' Okay, then eating chocolate cake isn't a sin, but overdoing it can become a sin. Is it better to just not eat chocolate cake then? Or soda. Soda is arguably so much worse for your health than practically any alcoholic beverage on the planet. Honestly, I would probably advocate to stop drinking soda, because of how harmful it is. But we never see Christians on the frontlines against soda. Essentially, what I'm getting at here is this. I don't care if you're against alcohol personally or not. What I don't understand is why Christians make this into such a huge issue. Don't want to drink alcohol? Fine, don't do it. Want to drink alcohol, but want to be a Christian? Fine, drink alcohol! There is literally nothing about Chrisitanity that prevents you from having alcohol. And making it into such a huge deal that Christians do actively harms our outreach to unbelievers, because they think Christianity is about all of these rules like every other religion. It's not. Christianity is different than any other religion in the world, because there is no set of rules that we can abide by that will get us into heaven. Yes, we are called to live a Godly life, and there are things that offend God, but how does alcohol enter the equation? Alcohol is good! We will enjoy new wine with Jesus in heaven! Obviously, God created alcohol for us to enjoy and take pleasure in. So please Christians, stop making such a big deal on alcohol. There is no reason for it, and it ultimately does more harm than good to the kingdom of God.
No offense, but the fact that you are defending alochol so hard and so offended by this topic, is a problem. Don't use the bible to justify it. That's all. 🤔
@@abbieC88 The topic of alcohol has been beaten to death by Chrisitians. And I don't see how my comment perpetuates any problems or how it might be a problem in general. What about my comment in particular concerns you? Please elaborate if you truly wish to enter into an honest dialogue regarding this issue.
@@onedayatatime6646 Abusing any substance will have consequences. Over consumption on surgar and other processed foods can cause all sorts of health issues as well as early death. This with a combination of soda in an individuals diet has a much higher likelyhood of producing an early death than the consumption of alcohol. Over eating or over drinking are both sins and have unintended consequences, but I don't ever see Christians getting enraged by the lethal doses of soda or desert consumption that is currently taking place in America. I'm not suggesting Christians launch an all out attack on all these other substances to even out the field, but am merely stating that this inexplicable bias that Christians have toward alcohol is unwarranted and needs addressing. I thank you for your encouragement in my walk with God, as I am sure you are in a very stable place as well. I know that we should never become complacent as Christians, but always be in a diligent fight in mortifying the sin of our flesh and keeping true to God's Holy Word. ~For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Romans 8:13
@@onedayatatime6646 Likewise, I appreciate the civil discourse regarding this issue. Again though, I have no problem with those who choose to forgo alcohol on principlel, as I also avoid certain things on principle as well. It's when we are told from the pulpit at churches to abstain from even taking that first sip of alcohol where I have a problem. I don't disagree with the idea of not 'taking the first sip', but its when Christians restric the phrase to apply only to alcohol as though it is the be all evil in the world where I think we need to have a talk. There are things in my life that I show a particular weakness to where I will abstain from 'taking the first sip' so to speak, but alcohol is not one of those things. I will enjoy the occasional glass of wine at night with my wife or a beer with friends as alcohol is not a particular weakness of mine. I regularly fast from alcohol amongst other substances for various reasons (though I must admit it is much more difficult for me to give up coffee than any alcoholic beverage), and thus can speak with some validity to that claim. For those who are particularly weak to alcohol however, I would recommend to abstain from even 'taking that first sip', as well as with any other temptation an individual may be particuarly spirtiually weak. But to make this all about alcohol as to pretend that all Christians share in the same temptations is disingenous. I do think it is wrong for Christians to create a special category for alcohol as so many Christians do, acting as though alcohol is somehow unique in its tempting qualities. By doing this, we turn alcohol into a taboo, and as an unintended consequence, make those weaker Christians judge others who partake in the consumption of alcohol and also bolster their pride as though they are somehow better than others who drink. Of course, when we are around such Christians who would believe drinking alcohol or eating certain foods to be sins, I think Paul makes it very clear that we should not cause those brothers to stumble by taking part in the freedoms we have in Christ (Romans 14:20-21). This kind of teaching in church divides the body of Christ when there is no good reason it should. This is ultimately why I take issue with singling out alcohol to other temptations. Although I take no issue in those who refrain from alcohol on a personal basis, I do take issue with using alcohol to divide the church as is so common today. I do very much appreciate the civil dialogue though, as I believe discussion such as this is important amongst Christians.
Of all the things you may consume in God's creation, I personally wouldn't go out of my way to have anything that acts as a mild sedative and impairs my thinking. I could definitely have SOME without getting to the point of drunkenness, but I really don't think it's worth finding out what my tolerance level for alcohol is. If I were to ever have it, I'd have it for the unique flavor, not for the ethanol in it that mildly sedates me--for a celebration, the last thing I'd want is something that would even slightly dampen my brain functionality. I'm there to celebrate, why not revel in THAT joy instead of the body's reaction to ethanol? At least with sugar, the body can process it and use it rather than need to filter it out and get rid of it. In everything you eat, drink, and do, do it all for the Lord. I ain't bouta get mildly sedated for the Lord, but I'll say yes to a root beer, there's a unique flavor without any ethanol in it. :P
I rarely drink and when I do it is almost always only with other people. My family has a history of alcoholism and addiction plus alcohol is expensive, usually tastes bad, and is basically drinking estrogen. The only time I would argue it is wrong to drink alcohol is when you are with someone that has a problem with drinking.
The first sentence of your comment reminds me of that famous Dos Equis beer commerical with the 'most interesting man in the world' Where he always says at the end: "I don't always drink, but when I do I drink Dos Equis."
I don't trust my mind when I am sober. Why would I want to drink alcohol and screw it up more?
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Same here! Amen!
Huh? Not all People drink to get drunk. Some just enjoy a good wine.
Wine in the Bible had a purpose. It aided in digestion and also killed germs in the stomach. It is the over indulgence that it becomes wrong.
A little bit is fine, but it is very easy to keep going and it is hard to stop
Wine was also much less intoxicating, as in a lower alcohol percentage. Another factor to take into consideration.
Not drinking alcohol is similar to the purity movement. Christians saw something wrong with culture, excessive drinking and drunkenness, and overreacted to it. I'm saying this as a person who has never drank alcohol in my life. There is real danger in alcohol, but the Bible is clearly not against all alcohol consumption.
yes I agree with you, it speaks of drunkenness (which could be from any mind altering substance), a celebratory glass of wine or champagne is not big deal
pretty clear the bible says not to even look at wine proverbs 23:31
That's a whole lot of ignorance of not just Christianity, but morality in general. Being taught to refrain from things that are bad for you and have negative consequences is not ever a bad thing. That is the problem with unbelievers.
@@dennisperez1896 “Those who linger over wine,
who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
when it sparkles in the cup,
when it goes down smoothly!
32 In the end it bites like a snake
and poisons like a viper.”
This is the full context. “Those who linger over wine” are the people in question. People who cant stop thinking about alcohol. These are people who are addicted and drink their woes away in the full proverb. If youre a drunk and it has control over your life, stop thinking about wine. But if it is sinful to sip or “even look at wine”, Jesus would be a sinner as a occasional wine drinker (and wine maker) so it’s important not to take this out of context. Ofc im not not saying this to promote drinking because the spirit of Proverbs is meant to communicate care that should be considered when drinking, but I’m saying this so Christians don’t have the pride to judge others for having a sip here and there and not take bible verses out of context.
@Patrick Davenport Yep! alcohol can be a terrible distraction for the role of leadership in the church amen!
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I grew up in a Christian home where my family also didn’t bring alcohol into our home. I looked at alcohol as bad. Then I turned 15 and my parents left the church. My mom started drinking and getting drunk, saw my father drunk for the first time and luckily the last time in my life. It was a scary time. They raised me one way and then the next thing I knew my family strayed from God.
Aww, made me sad reading this comment. How are you doing as of now?
That is a scary story, I wonder what caused it to happen. Hope you are doing ok now.
I can relate. I hope you're ok.
How has your relationship been with God now? Hope everything has turned better
Yess !! I also don't drink alcohol.🙌🏼
I’m turning 20 this year, so I’m getting closer and closer to the legal drinking age here in the U.S. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever drink. I see no purpose in it. I think it could drive me away from Jesus than closer since I have no experience with it. I would rather not play with temptation and honor God in every way possible.
I had the opposite experience from you. I lived in a Mexican “Catholic” household (we are Christians now), and drinking is standardized at a young age. Our party culture tainted my image of drinking since it is done to an extreme and the worst of people comes out. I understand what you say in your video completely. My sister in Christ and I had the exact same conversation when we were in high school and come to the same conclusion: Wisdom is key.
Amen. I have the exact same family, kinda. Half "converted" half unbelieving. The only difference is that my father is an addict to beer, and seeing that as kid made my view against alcohol stronger. Plus our family has a lot of health deficiencies, so a plethera of reasons. All glory to God that I came to him as a young adult, and him using you, to go against the party culture we face. 🙏
To me it's mostly about setting an example. If I go to a party or am in a situation where people drink, I want to show that I am different and that I don't need to drink to have fun, and that I don't need what the world provides and tells me I need to feel happy and joyful, for I have Jesus who gives me joy.
As a new Christian from that lifestyle, my advice to other Christians don’t do it 🙏🏽
Facts! I used to do it every day and get completely drunk. I came to Christ and put it down for awhile. I might have a few here and there, but noticed I have to have self control and not over indulge because it absolutely takes my focus away from Him. I would just urge anyone to do it with caution.
Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Don't feel judged for drinking alcohol (I do it myself, I quite like wine). But of course, it's important to avoid drunkenness. But if you drink, do it for the glory of God. If you don't drink, do it for the glory of God. Whether you drink or not, our goal as Christians is to glorify God in Christ. Don't forget that.
I’ve always had this conviction not to drink. My one side of the family has issues with alcohol. I’m fine with others drinking. I agree with your thoughts!
I don't drink because of my past relationship with alcohol but I don't think its a sin to drink only to get drunk.
Well, it is a sin to get drunk. Or did you forget a comma?
@@GROENAASMusic yea he means it's a sin to get drunk but it's not a sin to drink some alcohol
@@maxdeborde6772 That's true.
I believe drinking is okay but we need to know and I mean REEEEALLY know our limit. And I pray that God shows my husband his limit with alcohol... 😔 please pray for my husband Ron. Thank you and God bless you all.
I used to drink alcohol at high school trying to fit in with the cool kids because I was a Wimp and all of the sins Somehow "Normal" for the society, but because of my Girlfriend she taught me to love myself more which lead to me loving my Family more and of course this path gave me a way to know God more! Ano right now I haven't drank for I think almost 3 years! I promised the next time I would drink, it would be at our Honeymoon when we grow up.. and yeah I'm 18 and that's gonna be a long run, but I know with Christ my lord I'll be just fine!! Just wanted to share a piece of my life! Godbless Everyone Let's have faith on each other and spread Love!!!
I grew up as a pastor’s kid so we never had alcohol in the home. My parents strongly were against drinking. This caused me to incorrectly view drinking and more importantly people who drank in a judgmental way. Whenever I’d see people drink I’d look down on them. My beliefs and views have since changed. I am still a strong Christian but I have an occasional beer at home or when I’m out with my wife at a restaurant. But I don’t go into bars or restaurants for the sole purpose of drinking. It still is a turn off to me and something I struggle with when I would attend a wedding or event where people are getting drunk. I generally refrain from drinking in those situations or when I’m around people who may struggle with drinking too much. I believe smoking to be much worse for you than drinking occasionally. And that’s something I was around a lot as a kid as three of my grandparents smoked. But they were never looked at in the same way as people who drank alcohol.
Joshua, I have struggled with the same mindset of looking down on those that drank and even those that smoked. I would say that in my household smoking never reared its head but those at my school were the ones who exposed me to smoking (I have never smoked btw). I think we also need to keep in mind that if we are causing a fellow brother in Christ to stumble in their walk with the Lord than we should not participate such things.
@@luketuckey2868 Yep. I completely agree with not being a stumbling block. I’m more of an introvert so I don’t find myself in those situations. Legalism growing up for me tended to be more of a stumbling block.
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Alcohol isn't a sleep aid as negatively affects your sleep m.th-cam.com/video/WwFPb-2T8N8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for going through the difference between drinking vs getting drunk. I was worried whether or not having a beer w the boys was wrong or gave the wrong image of Christians. So thank you! But definitely see how it could be an easy way to get addicted to it so I’ll be careful for sure
I used to drink to get drunk because I thought as myself of being really shy and awkward, alcohol was lulling me into a false sense of being more social and approachable when I'm drunk. So one day after a night of drinking with friends not being able to sleep because the alcohol made me feel so sick, I decided to go 3 months without drinking at all. It open my eyes to whole new side of me not even I knew. I was able to have meaningful conversation with people at parties and still remember them the next day. I didn't need alcohol to be a sociable person, it was quite the opposite I was better at connecting with people Sober. Since then I've been find my feet and my balance when being social. I've set limits to my alchol consumption at home and at social events. Being drunk to me feels like I lose connection with God and His will over my life. So like you mentioned consuming alcohol is not a problem but the why that often leads people astray.
Great video Isaac! It’s always nice to hear that I’m not the only one as a Christian who chooses not to drink or associate with it in any way. I personally have had many temptations to drink because I feel in today’s society drinking to get drunk is glamorized too much that I often get sucked into wanting to try it. I have never taken a sip in my entire life nor do I plan to. Reason being I just don’t see any benefits for me at the moment. Also thank you as well for speaking about how people don’t need to be drunk to have a good time! I’ve had how many people tell me, “you got to at least try it” “you’re in your 20s live a little”... It’s annoying to hear those phrases not gonna lie. Thank you for stating alcohol doesn’t always need to be present to enjoy good times in life!!
A glass of wine in small amounts, makes people sluggish the next day m.th-cam.com/video/qXywStESdi8/w-d-xo.html The reason why beer drinkers gain weight, is because it gives them the munchies. m.th-cam.com/video/WwFPb-2T8N8/w-d-xo.html Also alcohol isn't a sleep aid, as it messes up your sleep m.th-cam.com/video/WwFPb-2T8N8/w-d-xo.html
I thank God that I have never been tempted or interested in drinking. He has truly spared me from a terrible vice.
Amen! me too
Fwiw, I had an alcoholic father. I was saved at 16. I swore to my wife I would never drink. I started drinking at 36 due to military peer pressure. I’m almost 50 now and still struggle with drinking. Don’t drink if you have any addictive personality aspects.
Exactly. That is our thinking too.
I became an alcoholic, but as I read the Bible, and draw closer to Jesus, He draws near to me, and the alcohol is fadeing away. I don't beat myself up, but the conviction, and repentance in my heart is stronger, as I'm being sanctified. Praise Jesus Amen.
Respect man! Thanks for the video
Oh my goodness! I love this video! You did such a good job at unpacking all that there is to this topic. I have grown up in a house hold where my parents occasionally will have a glass of wine for dinner, or my dad might crack open a beer with some friends at a barbeque. However, a really close friend of mine struggled with alcohol when we were in high school and ended up in the hospital. My friend was a stronger Christian than I was, and to see someone like that be that easily affected by it made me decide that I won't have anything to do with alcohol. Romans 13: 13-14 "Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh." This was a personal conviction, I see so many Christians forcing their personal convictions onto other believers and that can be a dangerous place to be in. I totally agree Isaac, if you are relying on alcohol in anyway than that is when you know it has gone too far. I see so much encouragement when you do not back down from "taboo" topics. Loving these videos! Keep up the good work!
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@@nordscan9043 I can definitely see where you are coming from. I do think that you are making some presumptions. While a glass of wine every night can and probably will make people sluggish, a single glass twice a week does not necessarily cause "sluggishness". Beer, on the other hand, is somewhat similar however, beer is more often consumed in higher quantities than wine, but then again we run into the same presumptions. If you have a 3-4 beers every night then of course you will develop a "beer belly" (unless you are taking preventative measures). Your last point is clear and I 100% understand your point of view. However, the fermentation of grapes causes an alcohol to be produced and alcohol is a depressant which tends to make one sleepy. Then again, your presumption, if taken in excessive amounts it does indeed cause sleep issues.
@@luketuckey2868How ignorant are you? You didn't watch any of the links I posted did you? You just love being ignorant and biased, typical! I'm not surprised! Regarding sleep, it did not involve excessive amounts. Just to give you the benefit of the doubt.
@@nordscan9043 Disclaimer: I am having a discussion, not an argument and I would like it to stay that way. If you disagree that's awesome tell me why, but don't attack me, I am explaining from my point of view. Yes I did watch your videos, and no I don't "love" to be ignorant and biased, in which I don't think I have been either one. I am still holding to the context of Christianity because that is my worldview. Please let me know what you think.
With regards to the first video, while there is some good content her specific situation is much more complex than the initial question. She was dependent on wine, then breaking for 30 days, this resulted in a sudden lack of alcohol in the body for which it was adapted to. So when she had her one glass after 30 days, this jump started all the dormant dependencies on alcohol, which caused her to feel that sluggishness that you described her having. This is a case by case scenario, if you develop a dependency on something it becomes hard to live without that thing no matter what it is.
The second video (first portion of the documentary) demonstrates the likelihood of food intake while in consumption of beer. This video makes a good suggestion as to why people get hungry while drinking beer. However, this is an isolated experiment. This study cannot account for the different people, lifestyles and mental states that all of us possess. That is where I return to my previous comment, if preventative measures are in place to stave off the "beer belly" then one will not form. For example those football players do not have "beer bellies" yet I am safe to assume these beers that were consumed were not their first. Therefore, if a person is active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle then the "beer belly" is not a concern.
The third video shows how two glasses of whiskey affects sleep. This portion of the documentary is directed at an audience that has not watched Isaac's video and who has not been reading our conversation. Your first comment you said that "alcohol isn't a sleep aid as it messes up your sleep" This is true if we add some conditions. For example this statement becomes true when we add excessive drinking. However quantity is not the only variable, the percentage of alcohol has a large effect on the discussion. For instance, the average whiskey has 40%--50%; whereas the average wine has 12%. This is where fruit (grape) based alcohol and grain/fungi based alcohol diverge. The difference between a glass of wine which makes one sleepy and the presumption that a beer or whiskey causes sleepiness; is melatonin. Grapes from which wine is made from, contain levels of melatonin which is a hormone that has an affect on the sleep cycle.
@@luketuckey2868 I believe you're putting words into this woman's mouth, this is very disengenius of you, I have to say. She clearly states that she had no cravings. She dependent on for relaxation, she wasn't an alcoholic! Many people even they're moderate drinkers, have experience sluggish the next day after just having a glass of wine in small amounts. As a result they've decided to give it up, as they want to feel their best. Likewise, I avoid processed food as it only makes me sluggish.
Alcohol is really the extra complication, the extra temptation👌💯
I'm a Latter-Day Saint and we don't drink, so I liked these principals. I'm not someone who's like "Yeah wine sucks the Bible clearly teaches against it," the principle behind it is avoiding addiction so I'm grateful for it and can bear my testimony of it!
The occasional glass of wine or beer is fine, but if it becomes an addiction then it's a problem and you should stay away from it. Totally a personal choice to either drink responsibly or to abstain.
Also those with a family history of alcoholism need to be very weary of even drinking responsibly.
I stopped drinking but I drunk occasionally and I really don't want to drink anymore not even occasionally, this is very helpful
My Mother's side of the family is/was terrible with alcohol and ruined my Mother, main reason I have been raised by a single Dad for 9 years
Great video Isaac 👌 I'm not against alcohol but I feel the same way. I might have a cocktail on my birthday but I don't feel the desire for anything more.
When I was younger I too believed that alcohol was "Evil" to some extent but as I grew up and tried several beverages I enjoyed some and didn't like others. I never have and will never feel the need to get drunk but I can enjoy a glass of wine or beer without overdoing it. I generally don't drink often so when I do have a drink its more enjoyable vs a crutch I have. Alcohol can be a vice to cover up problems or be enjoyed responsibly. Its crazy to meet people who need alcohol to feel confident in themselves around others.
After sport a beer is essential. No questions asked.
The legal drinking age depends on the province. It’s 19 in Ontario, for example.
Your stand on this is the same as mine. I understand reasons for not drinking as many Christians come from families with bad experiences. Clearly being drunk is a no no as the Bible says no drunkards will inherit the kingdom of God. I personally would have non-alcohol wine as preferred but if can’t get it a glass of rose’ with a meal out. But never social drinking, for the sake of it.
My husband and I keep a bottle of peppermint Schnapps in our freezer and the only thing we use it for is when we have a sore throat or strep throat. Otherwise, I think it's best just to avoid it. I'm grateful that alcohol tastes disgusting to me because I have an addictive personality and can become addicted or obsessed with things a little too easily.
Good video. I'm also from a christian household and never had alcohol in our house or drank it. I'm just used to hearing that drinking is bad and we shouldn't be doing it. My dad was an alcoholic before he was saved, so he def does not want anything to do with his former life.
But in church there was kind of always looking down on drinking and stuff, like you weren't a good christian if you did.
It`s not until last year I`ve been starting to look at it differently, but its hard to change the way you think when you've been growing up and hearing something for your entire life.
I had someone explain it to me really well and that is, that everything we do in and with our bodies should be God honoring. So as you said, not to drown our sorrows or just to get drunk because that is wrong (Eph 5:18).
And he also said that in everything do we should be confident that it is okay and God honoring. So if I feel convicted by the Holy Spirit and not comfortable drinking (even just a glass), I shouldn't because I need to be confident in my actions. Therefore I am abstaining from it, but I'm trying to learn not to judge a christian who chooses differently. Its a process;)
A glass of wine in small amounts, makes people sluggish the next day m.th-cam.com/video/qXywStESdi8/w-d-xo.html The reason beer drinkers gain weight, is because it gives them munchies m.th-cam.com/video/WwFPb-2T8N8/w-d-xo.html Also alcohol isn't a sleep aid, as it messes up your sleep m.th-cam.com/video/aGj1iQvhlXE/w-d-xo.html
I am only 19 so I can't legally drink alcohol but when I am 21, I don't plan on drinking because alcoholism runs in my family on both sides. I believe that I am a new creation in Christ but I just don't want to test it.
Good morals and values honey. All I will say, is if you ever do drink, do it with caution. But I’m glad you’re able to much such a mature good decision and being so young. God bless!
Coming from experience, i highly recomend you don't touch it in the first place! there are no benefits to alcohol and the taste is revolting. Drinking lead into sin for me in my past and ever since i stopped i will never go back to drinking again! stop before you start. God bless
I was frightened from it because as a child our neighbor showed up at my doorstep bloody faced and intoxicated . Later I saw the stupid trouble people got themselves into because of alcohol. My family didn't usually have any form of alcohol at its gatherings
i like you videos keep it up. .God bless
Me and my roommates all just had a conversation/debate about this last night! What are the odds
My wife looked at me funny when i said I don't like to drink. I don't like how i feel. Feels like being cut off from the spirit and all that is left is the flesh. I did grow up christian and was taught was that alcohol leaves you open to suggestions from the principalities not of this world and they can use you to hurt those around you. I haven't finished the video yet
Finished the video. Definitely a more graceful way to put it lol
wow, this is an awesome outlook on the way drinking makes you feel. after reading this i realized I feel the exact same way it puts a wall between me and walking in the presence of God. I've tried drinking just a glass of wine and watching a sermon once, and I have no desire to drink again because it was like I couldn't tap into the spirit. It was frustrating, anyways cool comment
Great video. I came to the same conclusions as you. All of what you said was true and from the Word. I drink very little and most of that time it's in celebration were I feel like it's ok. If I feel like God is telling me not to at different events, I won't. What is God saying and what is our heart in the matter. Align these two things accurately in everything.
Main takeaway:
Drinking in it of itself is not bad, but it all depends on the context of _when_ you drink.
Nice insight.
1 Peter mentions three times - being "sober-minded"
Alcohol is THE gateway drug, gateway to 'spirits', even one drink lowers our inhibitions, and makes us susceptible to influence "under the influence"
It's interesting to note that the excuse of celebration is used by Christians
Is the miracle of life not enough? Is God's grace not enough cause to celebrate in and of itself? Thanks and praise to The Most High 🙏🔥💚✝️🕊️👑
Anyone else just drink occasionally or socially but never get drunk? I’ll have a beer or two at a cookout or coke and rum/pina colada if I’m just relaxing and enjoying time with friends or family.
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I love this video, thanks Isaac for speaking truth. I've watched to many of my friends who become to depend on alcohol and now are addicted.
Many of my friends are not Christ followers and therefore fill there emptiness with cultural things.
I do want to encourage christian through to be careful not to become judgemental about those who do drink. I'm guilty of being judgemental in certain areas. But I'm learning about loving people where they are not where I am.
I think we can, as long as we don't get drunk and do something we will regret..
This is pretty much the exact same view I have on it.
You said Southern Baptist believe that it was grape juice and not wine. I was raised SDA and we had to do assignments about this very topic in SDA school and the material I was presented with said that it was in actuality not fermented so actually grape juice!
I would love to hear opinions on this. Facts would be even cooler lol
I need to do some research myself when I get time though …
I don't like the taste of the majority of alcohol but I have tasted about 2 or 3 wines that was nice. I mostly drink juice and water tho
I am a christian and i will never let a drop of alcohol touch my mouth! i seek no desire in drinking at all, there are no benefits to drinking and just leads straight into sin.
Both side of my family drink a lot. I as a young kid wanted to drink but I wanted to wait until I am 21 because I live in the USA. But then when I was 8 I got my first taste of alcohol. I hated it and from there I vowed to never drink. Though this decision caused a wedge betweenness and my family who love to drink a lot.
It is completely reliant on the heart. If you are drinking to medicate, fulfill, escape or suppress something it's a sin, if you are reliant it's a sin. If drinking is something you do simply out of enjoyment no problem. It's like a donut, no problem eating a donut here and there, consuming a box of donuts a day, now there is the problem. At the end of the day, we all have our own convictions, and some need to abstain completely and some can partake regularly, it's the why that matters.
I got drunk once and apparently 'channeled the spirit of my ancestor' not sure how much of taht is actually true or if i was acting or what but yeesh. So I will have an occasional sip now and then when im with friends or to see how something tastes but I dont even try to drink a full glad. especially with my medication 1 glass becomes 2 so... you do the math there...
Anything is excess isn't good. Even too much water or food isn't good for you. Know your limit and stay below that.
I drink because it's yummy and makes me feel good. Don't drink to excess. You're fine
There’s a word for people who don’t drink alcohol- Teetotaller 😊
When you realize he’s Canadian, the accent becomes sooooo clear.
I never really enjoy alcohol.
- Beer, I drink one or two if the situation is right, but the more I drink during the evening, the less I like it. And people claim that if you drink a bunch you start to like it. Can't confirm it. I drunk plenty for that effect to appear but I like it about as much as the first one I drank.
- I dislike wine.
- I like some liquors. But my environment doesn't drink it so I never really drink it myself
- Are they called soft drinks? Like the ones with alcohol but in sweet? I don't see the point of them.
As you can see my drinking habit can be described a scarce. I think I was once probably drunk but normally I don't drink enough for that to happen. I just don't see the point of it and I don't feel better the more I drink. It's closer to the opposite. Especially with beer.
I don't mind that at home I'm basically abstinent and in certain environments I drink not much. It is somewhat of a curious behavior for people around me but who cares. Nowadays people don't have that much of a problem when people don't drink. I think I make my life hard by drinking some. Because then they think I go along with them and halfway through I just say nop, won't do anymore.
The English translation of the Bible omits the different types of wine. If you research the Hebrew and Greek words for wine you will find there are varying degrees of fermentation and the water that Jesus turned into wine was most certainly freshly squeezed grape juice because the best was saved for last. The best wine in biblical days was fresh grape juice while these days people consider the oldest and most fermented to be the best. That's why Jesus said not to put new wine into old wineskins or it will be ruined. When we are made a new creation we are the new wineskin and are to be filled with the new wine which is the Holy Spirit. What good is it to put old wine into a new wineskin for it shall surely burst. Just thought I'd share, I've done a lot of research on this topic.
It was 100% alcoholic, it was referred to as the best wine. The best wine would be the most alcoholic.
@@silaaron76 That is quite the claim. Have you researched this? I have. In today's world and in our western culture the more alcohol content in the wine is considered best. However, that wasn't the case 2000 years ago in Israel. Like I mentioned in my previous post, look into the Greek and Hebrew words for wine and which were used in those scripture passages and you will find I am correct.
@@DH-jd8gq I have researched this, in addition to common sense. Considering they wouldn't consider wine that doesn't get them drunk good. The more expensive wine would be stronger, they give the strong wine to the majority of the people before bringing the bad wine out after most of the people are drunk and can't know the difference. www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-water-wine.html
I edited my comment to hopefully make more sense.
I don't doubt your knowledge on the subject nor the time alotted in studying the topic, but you are most definitely not correct in interpretting the parable of the wineskins.
The parable has nothing to do with the abv % of the wine and everything to do with the fermenting of wine. Once old wineskins were used for the fermenting process, they were already stretched and weakened, thus the need for new wineskins each time. If they reused the wineskins they would burst and ruin the wine completely.
The purpose of the parable was to explain how the old traditions could not contain the new covenant that came with Jesus Christ. Again illistrating the 'out with the old and in with the new' concept brought to our attention regarding the new covenant in Hebrews 8:13.
Interestingly no prophet of God ever banned alcohol, although wine is mentioned in the Old and New Testament. Grape juice would have gone bad fast.
I have been a drinker for a LONG time before coming to Christ. I have come to a point regarding alcohol that I just dont want it anymore. For a couple reason. One being the command to not be drunk, simple. The second being that I dont see the point in having only one or two drinks because what is the point? The point of drinking alcohol is to get that buzz on is it not? Well, if I only drink one or two it will not affect me. I can drink 4-6 before I really start to feel anything. And I know that if I get to that point I will want more because thats what alcohol does, you will want more. Once you get to that buzzed state you are highly unlikely to say no to more drinks. Before you know it 4-6 has turned into 12-15. I have a high tolerance so even besides the command to not be drunk its simply a waste of money for me because 1-2 even 3 drinks wont really do anything. So anymore I just dont want it.
Drunkard just means someone addicted to alcohol not some who gets drunk sometimes
amen
Give strong drink to one who is perishing,
and wine to the bitter in soul.
Let him drink and forget his poverty,
and remember his misery no more.
- Proverbs 31:6,7
This verse indicates that strong alcohol was used as a pain reliever for those who were terminally ill or dying.
Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
- 1 Timothy 5:23
Obviously if you have stomach problems, then, there might be a place for it. But, that would depend on the stomach ailment you have.
I personally have no use for it; but, that's just me. I prefer juice to wine; and, lightly sparkling water to beer or soda (most soda is garbage).
When people hear that I'm a Christian who doesn't drink alcohol, they assume I'm against it. But the real reason is that I don't like it! It burns the back of my throat, and sometimes it gives me the same unpleasant sensation as eating a huge glob of wasabi.
I drink every Sunday. I’m 19 and wine never tastes better every week.
I don't drink because I'm easily affected by it. Just half a glass of wine or beer will make me tipsy and can give me a headache. Also, the idea of getting drunk and not remembering what happened afterwards is terrifying to me. Plus I hate the taste of alcohol so that helps
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I've never had a drink to get drunk.. I think drinking is fine, but I never do unless it's in a social setting and everyone else is having some. I might have like a hard cider or some wine or something if it's around, but it's not that alcoholic..
I mean, Jesus' first miracle was water to wine after all, so unless Jesus was causing the wedding party to sin, I think it's okay..
Well overall the Bible talks about wine being good overall and I think taking the Eucharist without it is wrong since it was commanded in a specific way and it is more than a remembrance but spiritual food. But like all things it is meant to be used in a certain context and I feel like you are taking the worldly use of it and abstaining for that rather than any biblical reason which is fine as long as it isn’t the Eucharist as previously mentioned.
Drinking in of itself isn't a sin, drunkenness and overall excessive drinking are sins. You'd only see me drinking wine and that's pretty much only for the Eucharist/Communion, Passover and other Biblical holy feast days God commanded. Otherwise, I'm not touching the crap. My dad drinks and I've seen what excessive drinking can do to people.
My Dad is a nice guy, but when he starts drinking then he becomes the complete opposite, so be careful.
"Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more." - Proverbs 31:7 this appears to be the only use of alcohol in a connotation that's not for merrimaking. Interesting passage. I know Paul mentions Timothy using wine for his stomach, so the bible also recognizes medical value behind these things too. Please do not misconstrue what I am saying, I am not justifying drunkenness or alcoholism. Only bringing up a thought provoking scripture in hopes of adding value to another on their own personal journey with this topic as it's not so black and white. It requires some discernment.
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I think that besides all the good reasons he gave, drinking alcohol can be a stumbling rock to people around. If I weren't a Christian and I would see Christians drinking beer. I would totally think they are hypocrites. I think it is fine to drink a small portion in New Year's or Christmas but other than that I would say no.
Yes, and Paul talks about this in 1 Corinthians 8.
We have freedoms as Christians, but we should be careful of not excercising those rights around others who would think it a sin so as to not cause the weaker conscience to fall.
I drink a bottle of beer or a glass of wine on occassion. But I would never do so in the presence of my grandparents who believe alcohol to be a sin. I know that alcohol is a gift from God and is to be enjoyed just like everything else that is good on earth. But I will give up alcohol completely for the sake of my grandparents if need be. Because of course their faith and walk with Christ is more important than any small pleasure I might have with alcohol.
Real Question is “should Christians smoke weed” ? What does the Bible say about herb ????
Well if jesus made wine and Drank some its ok to its just you must not Drink to get Drunk because we are asked to be sober and vigilant
Just my 2 cents, a point that all Christians should note is this - we shouldn't drink alcohol not only because of our faith or obedience to Christ but also because we don't want to see our weaker brother or sister fall......as Paul says, I have become all things to all men. I don't use my liberty in Christ to cause my brother to fall for conscience sake. Telling ppl its okay would not help because we all have a sinful flesh and it wants what it wants but we (who know Christ) are to put to death the things of the flesh (by walking in His Spirit) and that include drinking, revelry and the like (all fleshly passions).
Yes, drinking and eating or not drinking and not eating doesn't bring salvation but wisdom in this life tells us the strong in faith are to guard/help build up the weak in faith against stumbling. Our witness is not only to the unsaved but to the house of faith as well. Many will disagree but Christ always reminded His disciples to wise/cunning as a serpent but harmless as a dove in their service to men. Blessings.
Can you make one about weed? Please
yeahhhh, i don't think weed is something christians should get into 😅😅
One of the most Christian Catholic nations in the world, Ireland, has the most drinkers in the world.
1 Tim 5:23 yes just don't get drunk
Of course christians can drink, the disciples also drank in the bible. But the important thing is that you don't drink too much
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Also Isaac, you mentioned your parents not bringing alcohol into the household. One day when you have a family of your own, will you keep the same rule or tradition that your family culture set in place? Personally I think that with my future children once they reach a certain age, when they are old enough to decide for themselves, I would allow them to try it and make up their own decision. What do you guys think? Obviously, I do not know everyone's backstory but I would be interested in hearing how different Christian households have discussed this topic.
I have a bottle of wine that I am keeping in storage until my child is 20 (in Japan, that's the legal drinking age) so we can enjoy it together. I thought this would be a fun tradition to start with all of my children if I ever have more than one.
I bought a cheap bottle, but it'll really be worth something by the time my child is 20yrs old.
I'm a Christian, and I don't mind drinking alcohol as long as I don't get drunk. The bible doesn't condemn alcohol, it only condemns drunkeness.
I don't know my stance on this but ik fine with someone drinking alcohol
If you've struggled with alcohol before christ it's best if you dont go back to it, but if your responsible with it then you can, the bible does say not to get drunk, but you can drink, didnt jesus drink wine?
Why would anyone even like alcohol it's disgusting lol, I'll stick to my milk thank you.
In the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, members don’t drink. It’s against the word of wisdom. It was a revelation given to Joseph Smith In the 1800s. The inquisition into the matter was partly inspired by his wife Emma. God wants us to keep our bodies healthy and He doesn’t want our senses dulled or for us to be plagued by addiction. He wants us to have unvetted access to Him.
I see no issue with having a beer every once in a while. As long as you don't overdo it. I've been drunk a few times and got sick once before I started my walk with Christ, and even then I told myself I'd never go that far again. Like everything in life you have to practice moderation. As with liquor I tend to not drink it much at all except for social occasions (like barbeques or cook outs) and even then I'll have one mixed drink and that's it. I totally agree that you don't need to be drunk to have a good time. I have a lot of fond memories in college with friends that didn't involve alcohol, but those days are long gone lol. Now all I do is work haha. Anyway man it was a great video and I really enjoyed it. God Bless!
P.S. Ever think about making a video on the books that aren't considered "canon" in the bible like the Book of Enoch? I'd be curious to hear what your opinions are on that subject.
I used to have that mindset where I couldnt have REAL fun with other people unless we were all drunk. And while yes being a little drunk can be fun, theres a threshold you dont want to cross where you're blacking out, have no control, are an absolute mess, and wake up hungover and regret drinking. Not to mention how vulnerable being drunk can make you. I know a handful of girls who were sexually assaulted while drunk. People can die from alcohol poisoning, alcohol addiction can ruin your health, mind and life, it can ruin your ability to do your day to day tasks and responsibilities, drunk driving, stupid drunk impulsive decisions that can leave you injured, others injured or dead, property damage, financial issues. People who fall into temptation easier while drunk and cheat, gamble,etc its not worth it. Im thankful I haven't had horrible experiences while drunk but now that I'm a Christian, I drink less alcohol when going out with a friend so I dont get drunk. Now I'll just do it for a celebration
Honestly, this same argument could be used for chocolate cake even (and I know he said 'all facets of life', I watched the video)
I am a little tired of Christians shifting attention to alcohol all the time. Because, yeah it's kind of a given to not overdo it, but is that ever not the case?
Using this argument gets us into the mindset of; 'well yeah, it's not a sin persay, but it can become one, so it's better to just not do it.' Okay, then eating chocolate cake isn't a sin, but overdoing it can become a sin. Is it better to just not eat chocolate cake then? Or soda. Soda is arguably so much worse for your health than practically any alcoholic beverage on the planet. Honestly, I would probably advocate to stop drinking soda, because of how harmful it is. But we never see Christians on the frontlines against soda.
Essentially, what I'm getting at here is this. I don't care if you're against alcohol personally or not. What I don't understand is why Christians make this into such a huge issue. Don't want to drink alcohol? Fine, don't do it. Want to drink alcohol, but want to be a Christian? Fine, drink alcohol! There is literally nothing about Chrisitanity that prevents you from having alcohol. And making it into such a huge deal that Christians do actively harms our outreach to unbelievers, because they think Christianity is about all of these rules like every other religion. It's not. Christianity is different than any other religion in the world, because there is no set of rules that we can abide by that will get us into heaven. Yes, we are called to live a Godly life, and there are things that offend God, but how does alcohol enter the equation? Alcohol is good! We will enjoy new wine with Jesus in heaven! Obviously, God created alcohol for us to enjoy and take pleasure in.
So please Christians, stop making such a big deal on alcohol. There is no reason for it, and it ultimately does more harm than good to the kingdom of God.
No offense, but the fact that you are defending alochol so hard and so offended by this topic, is a problem. Don't use the bible to justify it. That's all. 🤔
@@abbieC88 The topic of alcohol has been beaten to death by Chrisitians.
And I don't see how my comment perpetuates any problems or how it might be a problem in general. What about my comment in particular concerns you? Please elaborate if you truly wish to enter into an honest dialogue regarding this issue.
@@onedayatatime6646 Abusing any substance will have consequences.
Over consumption on surgar and other processed foods can cause all sorts of health issues as well as early death. This with a combination of soda in an individuals diet has a much higher likelyhood of producing an early death than the consumption of alcohol. Over eating or over drinking are both sins and have unintended consequences, but I don't ever see Christians getting enraged by the lethal doses of soda or desert consumption that is currently taking place in America.
I'm not suggesting Christians launch an all out attack on all these other substances to even out the field, but am merely stating that this inexplicable bias that Christians have toward alcohol is unwarranted and needs addressing.
I thank you for your encouragement in my walk with God, as I am sure you are in a very stable place as well. I know that we should never become complacent as Christians, but always be in a diligent fight in mortifying the sin of our flesh and keeping true to God's Holy Word.
~For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Romans 8:13
@@onedayatatime6646 Likewise, I appreciate the civil discourse regarding this issue.
Again though, I have no problem with those who choose to forgo alcohol on principlel, as I also avoid certain things on principle as well. It's when we are told from the pulpit at churches to abstain from even taking that first sip of alcohol where I have a problem. I don't disagree with the idea of not 'taking the first sip', but its when Christians restric the phrase to apply only to alcohol as though it is the be all evil in the world where I think we need to have a talk. There are things in my life that I show a particular weakness to where I will abstain from 'taking the first sip' so to speak, but alcohol is not one of those things. I will enjoy the occasional glass of wine at night with my wife or a beer with friends as alcohol is not a particular weakness of mine. I regularly fast from alcohol amongst other substances for various reasons (though I must admit it is much more difficult for me to give up coffee than any alcoholic beverage), and thus can speak with some validity to that claim.
For those who are particularly weak to alcohol however, I would recommend to abstain from even 'taking that first sip', as well as with any other temptation an individual may be particuarly spirtiually weak. But to make this all about alcohol as to pretend that all Christians share in the same temptations is disingenous. I do think it is wrong for Christians to create a special category for alcohol as so many Christians do, acting as though alcohol is somehow unique in its tempting qualities. By doing this, we turn alcohol into a taboo, and as an unintended consequence, make those weaker Christians judge others who partake in the consumption of alcohol and also bolster their pride as though they are somehow better than others who drink. Of course, when we are around such Christians who would believe drinking alcohol or eating certain foods to be sins, I think Paul makes it very clear that we should not cause those brothers to stumble by taking part in the freedoms we have in Christ (Romans 14:20-21).
This kind of teaching in church divides the body of Christ when there is no good reason it should. This is ultimately why I take issue with singling out alcohol to other temptations. Although I take no issue in those who refrain from alcohol on a personal basis, I do take issue with using alcohol to divide the church as is so common today.
I do very much appreciate the civil dialogue though, as I believe discussion such as this is important amongst Christians.
Of all the things you may consume in God's creation, I personally wouldn't go out of my way to have anything that acts as a mild sedative and impairs my thinking. I could definitely have SOME without getting to the point of drunkenness, but I really don't think it's worth finding out what my tolerance level for alcohol is. If I were to ever have it, I'd have it for the unique flavor, not for the ethanol in it that mildly sedates me--for a celebration, the last thing I'd want is something that would even slightly dampen my brain functionality. I'm there to celebrate, why not revel in THAT joy instead of the body's reaction to ethanol? At least with sugar, the body can process it and use it rather than need to filter it out and get rid of it. In everything you eat, drink, and do, do it all for the Lord. I ain't bouta get mildly sedated for the Lord, but I'll say yes to a root beer, there's a unique flavor without any ethanol in it. :P
I rarely drink and when I do it is almost always only with other people. My family has a history of alcoholism and addiction plus alcohol is expensive, usually tastes bad, and is basically drinking estrogen. The only time I would argue it is wrong to drink alcohol is when you are with someone that has a problem with drinking.
The first sentence of your comment reminds me of that famous Dos Equis beer commerical with the 'most interesting man in the world' Where he always says at the end: "I don't always drink, but when I do I drink Dos Equis."