Is it a Sin to Drink Alcohol?

"Is it a sin?" is a question many Christians find asking themselves on a day to day basis. Sometimes, the answer is clear and easy. But other times, it might seem to be a little more of a 'gray area'. In this series, we're applying that question to some commonly debated habits.--The PursueGOD Men's podcast helps guys apply God's Word to their lives to become full circle followers of Jesus. Join us for a new men's episode every other Thursday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/men.Learn more about "full circle" Christianity through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources with men and boys at church.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at [email protected] Now --Today we’re starting a new series called, “Is it a sin?”  We’re looking at behaviors and habits that most people in the church have historically looked upon as sinful.  As always, we want to know what the Bible says about it, not just what tradition says.  Are they sinful? Are they always sinful, sometimes sinful?  If they’re sometimes sinful, what makes them that way sometimes but not at other times?  Today’s topic - drinking alcohol.  Talking Points:There is no place in scripture that makes a blanket statement forbidding someone from drinking alcohol.  Solomon encouraged his readers to drink their wine with a happy heart (Ecclesiastes 9:7).  Paul encouraged Timothy to drink a little wine for the sake of his stomach.Drunkenness is clearly a sin.  The bible is not ambiguous about it. In addition to its prohibition in Scripture, we see the consequences of drunkenness can be brutal. Even if you stop short of getting drunk, if you have to have a drink to make it through the day, or if alcohol is your “go to” when dealing with stress or frustration, that is sinful. There are a lot of situations where drinking alcohol might be sinful, and at the very least, it would be unwise.