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Adoiding Strong Drink
by Paul M. Sadler, Pastor
Scripture Reading:
“Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that
puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken.”
– Habakkuk 2:15
There are many passages in the Word of God, such as the
above, that are timeless and transcend all the dispensations of God. While the
liquor industry goes to great lengths to get people to believe that drinking is
a harmless way to have a good time, the facts are otherwise. They are very
careful never to advertise the drunk driver who kills innocent people or the
homes that have been destroyed by strong drink. But a voice in the crowd says
that a few social drinks will never hurt anyone. Most recovering alcoholics,
however, tell a much different story of how their slide into a life of
drunkenness all started with a social drink. “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is
raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise” (Prov. 20:1).
A couple of years ago, I was driving through Apollo,
Pennsylvania where I saw a piece of twisted wreckage along side of the road.
Upon slowing down, I discovered that it was an automobile, or at least what was
left of it. Apparently someone survived the crash because there were beer cans
strategically placed beside the car along with a sign at the rear bumper which
read, “And they told us we were going to have fun.” Someone lied!
While the world refers to alcoholism as a disease, the
Word of God calls drunkenness a sin. It is not a disease, it is a matter of
choice. Oh, the sorrow and heartache that has been caused by careless men and
women who have given themselves over to the treachery of this sin. The answer
is not found in the bottom of a bottle — the answer is Christ. Only He can
deliver the drunkard from his drunkenness.
Therefore, a life yielded to God is the solution to the
bondage of this terrible sin. Throughout the year social gatherings often bring
with them a strong temptation to join the crowd. For those who struggle with
this temptation, it is important to remember that the victory is already yours
though Christ Jesus our Lord. Simply claim it! Then live one day at a time, by
God’s grace, for His grace is more than sufficient (II Cor. 12:9).
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