Sunday 8th December 2019 Prayer Devotion
Scripture Reading:- John 2:1-11
Topic:- Can Christian Take Alcohol [2]
Text:- 1 Corinthians 11:25
31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40. See Isaiah 5:22; 19:14; 22:12-13; 24:9; 28:1,3,8; 56:9-12.
41. The Rechabites drank no grape juice or intoxicating wine and were blessed. See Jeremiah 35:2-14.
42. Again God instructed the priests not to drink wine. See Ezekiel 44:21.
43,44,45,46,47. See Daniel 1:5-17; 5:1,2-3.
48. Intoxicating wine takes away intelligence. See Hosea 4:11.
49. God reproves princes for drinking. See Hosea 7:5.
50. Drunkards awake to see God’s judgment. See Joel 1:5.
51. The enemy is judged for selling girls for wine. See Joel 3:3.
52,53. See Amos 2:8,12.
54. Israelites are eager to follow false teachers who prophesy plenty of intoxicating drinks. See Micah2:11.
55. The drunkards of Nineveh will be destroyed by God. See Nahum 1:10.
56, 57,58. See Habakkuk 2:5,15,16..
59. A drinking servant is unprepared for his Lord’s return. See Matthew 24:48-51.
60. John the Baptist drank neither grape juice nor wine. See Luke 1:15.
61. Christ warned against drunkenness. See Luke 12:45.
62. Drunkenness will cause a person not to be ready for the Lord’s return. See Luke 21:34.
63. Do not walk in drunkenness or immorality. See Romans 13:13.
64. Do not do anything that will hurt your testimony as a believer. See Romans 14:21.
65. If a Christian brother is a drinker, do not associate with him. See 1 Corinthians 5:11.
66. Drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God. See 1 Corinthian 610.
67. Acts of the sinful nature, such as drunkenness, will prohibit a person from inheritingthe kingdom of God. See Galatians 5:21.
68. In contrast to being drunk with wine, the believer is to be filled with the Spirit. See Ephesians 5:18.
69. Christians are to be alert and self-controlled, belonging to the day. Drunkards belong to the night and darkness. See 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7.
70. Bishops (elders) are to be temperate, sober, and not near any wine. See 1 Timothy 3:2-3.
71. Deacons are to be worthy of respect and not drinkers. See 1 Timothy 3:8.
72. Deacons’ wives are to be temperate and sober. See 1 Timothy 3:11.
73. An overseer is to be disciplined. See Titus 1:7-8.
74. The older men and older women of the Church are to be temperate and not addicted to wine. See Titus 2:2-3.
75. The past life of drunkenness and carousing has no place in the Christian’s life. No drunkard shall inherit the kingdom God. God loves you. See 1 Peter 4:3-4; 1 Corinthians 6:10.
C. Can A Christian Drink Alcohol:
When a European Airline was initially launched, an educated Christian gentleman was traveling in the first class section. An Air Hostess approached him with a complimentary drink, this was an alcoholic drink, but the man politely refused.
The Air Hostess returned but this time brought the drink on a platter, designed to appeal and impress. However, the Christian man again politely refused, explaining he doesn’t drink alcohol.
The Air Hostess was concerned and informed the Manager. The Manager approached the man with another platter, now designed with flowers. He questioned, “Is there something wrong with our service? Please enjoy the drink, it is a complimentary offer.”
The man replied, “I am a Christian and I do not drink alcohol? The Manager still insisted that the man take the drink. Then, the Christian proposed that the Manager should give the drink to the Pilot first. The Manager stated, “How can the Pilot drink alcohol, he’s on duty! And if he drinks there are all chances for the Plane to crash.”
The Christian passenger with tears in his eyes, replied, “I am a Christian and I am ALWAYS on duty in order to protect my FAITH and if I Drink Alcohol I will crash my whole life here and hereafter. I AM 100% ON DUTY!”
Maybe yours might not be an alcohol, it may be tempting you for sex as it was done to Joseph, battling with how to control your anger, profane and vain babblings, your dressing , your attitude towards people and finally not sharing the Word.
Do you know that souls are dying because of those reckless behaviours of ours? BE WISE! If u must miss any place, don’t miss HEAVEN. If you must miss any appointment, please don’t miss THE RAPTURE. If you must miss any meal, please don’t miss THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB. The end is no more NEAR, It’s HERE.
Prayer Point:- I refuse to go to hell because of what I drink and eat henceforth by fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.
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