Is it sinful for Christians to consume alcohol?
There are many in the church that are staunch opponents of Christians consuming intoxicating beverages; beer, wine, champagne, rum, vodka, margaritas, etc. Drinking because of the propensity of drunkenness is considered sinful and should be avoided at all costs by Christians some will say. It’s considered worldly, a compromise, carnal and pagan. They are also called "Sippin Saints". But, is this assessment fair? Is it actually sinful for believers to drink, even socially? For the record the writer has never drank – a personal choice. I do not condemn believers that do – their choice. What does the bible have to say about it? Old Testament The King-Priest Melchizedek offered bread and wine to Abram after he and his men defeated some kings and rescued his nephew Lot (Genesis 14:18). When Jacob lied to his father Isaac and pretended to be his brother Esau so he could steal the double portion bl