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Originally Posted by Romans922  I'd add:
"In our context, most of us here favor drinking some form of alcohol. God has created this wonderful drink and we have the freedom as Christians to partake in this creation. So our thinking is correct, we can partake of any form of alcohol, but just because we have this freedom, does it mean we can partake whenever we want? This is the question the Corinthians are basically asking. Because we know of people who will stumble if we drink in front of them. Those people, Paul would say, are the weaker brother, and will get angry, they will shut themselves off to you and it will cause division in the church."
And then I'd say, "We should be aware of our surroundings and have a good discernment as it has to do with our Christian liberties, not necessarily throwing our freedoms out the window, but being ready and willing to build up the church while not tearing others down." |
I agree – and my husband and I would suggest going a bit further.
Drinking like gluttony, pornography, etc. begin with such subtle overtures, they trap even the most sound “theologians,” who are, unbeknownst to many, “weaker brothers.”
The destruction they wreck is appearing more often – we know one well , and know of several others.
It would be better if “we” were more aware of the battle that booze, etc. personally, and were extremely cautious of our own conduct and encouragement of others to exercise their freedom.