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Originally Posted by Kim G  There are dozens of positive Biblical references relating to wine (I have an excel chart on another computer that details them). I think it's very important to view drinking as "unto the Lord," so as to have a proper motivation and as a hedge from abuse. | Thanks for finding some of the verses. Quote:
Originally Posted by Kim G Ps. 104:14-15: “You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart.” | Since the Bible says God causes the grass to grow...and wine to gladden the heart of man, does that mean therefore that anything alcoholic is ok to drink? Quote:
Originally Posted by Kim G Judges 9:13: “But the vine said to them, ‘Shall I leave my wine that cheers God and men and go hold sway over the trees?’” | How does wine cheer God?
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Bob Howes
Framingham, MA
A reoccurring thought:
Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
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