WHY DON’T WE GET DRUNK AND B-B-Q?
Couldn’t resist posting this one as a LOTD. Apparently we all need to abstain from alcohol and meat and get high on God, instead.
Consumption of alcohol destroys lives
How disturbing that, on April 22, The Fayetteville Observer devoted front-page coverage to a story reporting the soaring sale of liquor in Cumberland County (“Raise a glass to profits”).The following day in the Business section, another article appeared promoting the sale of beer and wine. Must so much attention be drawn to these drugs that have ruined countless lives and caused untold misery in our world?
I understand billions of dollars are made through the alcohol industry. However, what price can you place on a life that has been snuffed out or sustained permanent injuries because of an alcohol-related accident? Our society is rife with addictions, and alcohol is a major cause of chemical and substance abuse.
I’m sure that many would argue that to drink alcohol or not to drink is an individual choice. I would argue that no man is an island. What I do affects my family, friends and many others whose lives I might influence.
Through the centuries, mankind has sought to become high on something. I would like to suggest the best high is the most high God.
The apostle Paul wrote, “Do not get drunk with wine which will only ruin you, instead be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18) In Romans 14:21, he wrote, “The right thing to do is to keep from eating meat, drinking wine or doing anything else that will make other believers fall.”
Kathryn K. Walton
Chadbourn
3 Responses to “WHY DON’T WE GET DRUNK AND B-B-Q?”
Comment by Nance Confer May 11th, 2008 at 9:19 am |
I’m going to need a little wine to start getting high on anyone’s god. 🙂 Nance |
Comment by Divers and Sundry May 11th, 2008 at 10:04 am |
The Bible may say, “Do not get drunk with wine which will only ruin you,” but I don’t think it says anywhere not to drink at all. Whatever happened to the concept of moderation? People overeat and suffer health problems from obesity, but I don’t hear folks suggesting not eating at all as a solution. |
Comment by speedwell May 11th, 2008 at 10:44 pm |
Who would want to drink ruinous wine? Only the good stuff for me, thanks. 😀 |