The Christian & Alcohol (1)

Introduction:
Do you think Gal. 5:19-21 was really a necessary part of this letter? 5:19 says these things are “evident.” 5:21 says they had already been warned. This was a “moral review.” See also 2 Peter 1:12-15.

I. Two main areas that deal with this bible subject:
    A. ________ ___________ - the application of Bible principle;defining modesty; identifying greed.
    B. Plain ____________ _____________ (both condemn drinking)
        1. See Eph. 4:20-22; 1 Peter 2:11-12
        2. Today, we’ll consider the moral applications of principle.

II. Abstain from all appearances—1 Thess. 5:22
    A. Doesn’t apply to drinking? Doesn’t apply at all!
        1. Everything in scripture about drinking is evil!
        2. See Pro. 20:1; 23: 29-31

III. It is a harmful ___________ (not opposed to proper use…)
    A. It is a harmful drug.
        1. Proven _______ to brain, lungs, heart, liver, pancreas; immunity, bones, sexual organs
        2. 75% of crime, 70% divorce; 60% child abuse
    B. It is an addictive drug. 1 Cor. 6:12; 9:27; Rom. 6:13-18

IV. It hinders ones ability to _________________________.
    A. Some Christians use civil authority to judge abilities—wrong!
        1. . 15 revised to .10 to .08% Still learning!
    B. Before legal limit—frontal lobe gets first effect; controls inhibition.
        1. Conscience; sense of right/wrong; sense of restraint gone!
        2. Contrast to 1 Thess. 5:5-6; 1 Tim. 4:7, 12
    C. Police judge driving ability! God judges reasoning power!

V. It destroys your ________________________.
    A. World sees what drinkers deny.
    B. Is walking this line “seeking the kingdom first?” Mt. 6:33
        1. Can we glorify God & drink? See Mt. 5:16

VI. It is a _________________ _________ to others!
A. Even if you can control it—one in three can’t!
1. 1 Cor. 8:11-12—you sin in leading them into questionable activities! See also Mt. 18:6

Conclusion:
    A. It is not a matter of drunkenness. It’s a matter of avoidance! 1 Thess. 5:22
    B. It’s a matter of living for Christ! 2 Cor. 5:15
        1. Are you?
        2. Will you? Obey the gospel today!



The Christian & Alcohol (1) Introduction: Do you think Gal. 5:19-21 was really a necessary part of this letter? 5:19 says these things are “evident.” 5:21 says they had already been warned. This was a “moral review.” See also 2 Peter 1:12-15. I. Two main areas that deal with this bible subject: A. ________ ___________ - the application of Bible principle;defining modesty; identifying greed. B. Plain ____________ _____________ (both condemn drinking) 1. See Eph. 4:20-22; 1 Peter 2:11-12 2. Today, we’ll consider the moral applications of principle. II. Abstain from all appearances—1 Thess. 5:22 A. Doesn’t apply to drinking? Doesn’t apply at all! 1. Everything in scripture about drinking is evil! 2. See Pro. 20:1; 23: 29-31 III. It is a harmful ___________ (not opposed to proper use…) A. It is a harmful drug. 1. Proven _______ to brain, lungs, heart, liver, pancreas; immunity, bones, sexual organs 2. 75% of crime, 70% divorce; 60% child abuse B. It is an addictive drug. 1 Cor. 6:12; 9:27; Rom. 6:13-18 IV. It hinders ones ability to _________________________. A. Some Christians use civil authority to judge abilities—wrong! 1. . 15 revised to .10 to .08% Still learning! B. Before legal limit—frontal lobe gets first effect; controls inhibition. 1. Conscience; sense of right/wrong; sense of restraint gone! 2. Contrast to 1 Thess. 5:5-6; 1 Tim. 4:7, 12 C. Police judge driving ability! God judges reasoning power! V. It destroys your ________________________. A. World sees what drinkers deny. B. Is walking this line “seeking the kingdom first?” Mt. 6:33 1. Can we glorify God & drink? See Mt. 5:16 VI. It is a _________________ _________ to others! A. Even if you can control it—one in three can’t! 1. 1 Cor. 8:11-12—you sin in leading them into questionable activities! See also Mt. 18:6 Conclusion: A. It is not a matter of drunkenness. It’s a matter of avoidance! 1 Thess. 5:22 B. It’s a matter of living for Christ! 2 Cor. 5:15 1. Are you? 2. Will you? Obey the gospel today!