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3. Is DRINKING a Sin? Answer: No ( lets not be legalistic )
4. Everything is permissible for mebut not everything is beneficial . Everything is permissible for mebut I will not be mastered by anything . (1 Corinthians 6:12) ( get used to seeing this ? )
5. For the record, consumption is not a sin ( assuming the motive is not sinful ) Addiction is a sin (1 Corinthians 6:12) Note: Denial of the addiction does not pardon it
6. Addiction To be controlled by , enslaved to , or compelled to engage in a particular habit or practice Addiction implies making a substance ones god. We know doing so is sinful. (Exodus 20:3; Matthew 6:24)
7. Is DRINKING a Sin? Drinking (as in consuming alcohol) is NOT a sin (if you are of legal age)
8. Is DRINKING a Sin? The Bible does discourage much drinking (Titus 2:3; 1 Timothy 3:8)
9. Is DRINKING a Sin? But theres nothing wrong with moderate drinking , like drinking a bit of wine for illnesses (1 Timothy 5:23)
10. Is DRINKING a Sin? While drinking is not a sin, getting drunk is a sin (Romans 13:13)
11. Is DRINKING a Sin? Drunkards wont go to Heaven without repenting (1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Ephesians 5:18; etc.) and envy; drunkenness , orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:21)
12. Is DRINKING a Sin? Though the Bible tends to portray drinkers negatively (Proverbs 20:1; 31:6; Isaiah 56:11-12; Micah 2:11) and non-drinkers positively (Proverbs 31:4) it is NOT A SIN to drink modestly
13. Is DRINKING a Sin? But keep in mind: We dont want to give Satan a foothold (Ephesians 4:27) or be unaware of his schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11)
14. Satan has tricked many into drinking ( just once ) before binding them with addiction , disease , and/or death . ( This applies for smoking , malicious drug use , etc. as well )
15. Is DRINKING a Sin? Thats why I say, not God , that if you have not started drinking its best you dont start ( You wont have to worry about having too much if you dont have any at all )
16. Is DRINKING a Sin? While casual drinking is permissible it is not generally beneficial But let the Holy Spirit convict you, not me ?
17. Is DRINKING a Sin? If you do chose to drink (modestly) dont let anyone condemn you (Colossians 2:16)
18. But remember the point of Romans 14:21 : Dont drink things around people that may cause them to stumble ! ( excuse the pun ? ) Note: This applies to food, etc. as well.
20. Is SMOKING a Sin? Answer: There are strong biblical cases for YES & NO but I lean toward NO WHY ?
21. Everything is permissible for mebut not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for mebut I will not be mastered by anything. (1 Corinthians 6:12)
22. Is SMOKING a Sin? Puffing a cigarette, cigar, or other LEGAL smoke may be permissible, but it is widely not beneficial
23. Is SMOKING a Sin? Sorry marijuana enthusiasts because smoking pot is illegal it is a sin ? in most states at least ?
24. Is SMOKING a Sin? Nevertheless, if ones motive for puffing is somehow not sinful (e.g. legal medical treatment, etc.) then technically it is permissible
25. Is SMOKING a Sin? However If one smokes to : get a physical fix (satisfy an addiction ) break rules of reigning authorities etc. it is a sin Remember: Once one is addicted ( mastered by the substance ) he or she scores a touchdown in the sin -zone. ( ** shrug ** Well, it sounded clever in my head ? )
26. Is SMOKING a Sin? Again, just because something is permissible does not mean it should be done.
28. Is it a Sin to do Drugs? Answer: It Depends Is it a sin to do illegal drugs ? Answer: ?
29. Is it a Sin to do Drugs? Is it a sin to do illegal drugs ? Answer: YES ! WHY ?
30. Is it a Sin to do Drugs? Is it a sin to do illegal drugs ? Answer: YES! WHY! BECAUSE THEYRE ILLEGAL !!!
31. Is it a Sin to do Drugs? Is it a sin to do prescription or over the counter drugs ? Answer: ?
32. Is it a Sin to do Drugs? Is it a sin to do prescription or over the counter drugs ? Answer: Depends on the motive
33. Is it a Sin to do Drugs? Its ok to do (prescription) drugs when: You need medical treatment Etc. ( Basically ok if theres no sinful motive or action )
34. Is it a Sin to do Drugs? Its a sin to do (prescription) drugs when: Its not your prescription You take drugs to get high You want to harm yourself Etc. ( Basically wrong if theres a sinful motive or action )
35. Getting drunk or high ( from smoking, drugs, or other ) is a sin Drunk or high means you are under the influence aka mastered by the substance And remember, we should not be mastered by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12)
36. Everything is technically permissible , (pending on motive) but whether: smoke drink drug chocolate etc. dont let anything master you!
37. In all cases, just because you can do it does not mean you should . Dont give Satan a foothold
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