A Biblical Guide to Alcohol & Drugs (Can a Christian 5 - Pastor Bill)
Description
Can Christians drink alcohol or use marijuana? This biblical examination provides clear guidance on these controversial lifestyle questions facing modern believers. Discover what Scripture actually says about alcohol consumption, why the Bible doesn't forbid drinking but condemns drunkenness, and how to apply the master versus slave principle to substance use. Learn about Jesus turning water into wine, Paul's advice about medicinal wine, and biblical warnings about intoxication and addiction.Explore the differences between recreational and medicinal marijuana use from a Christian perspective, including legal considerations and biblical principles about sobriety. Understand why recreational marijuana conflicts with Scripture's teachings on clear thinking and submission to authorities, while medicinal use may be permissible under proper supervision.This comprehensive biblical analysis addresses conscience issues, causing others to stumble, legal concerns, and the deeper spiritual needs behind substance use. Discover how the gospel provides lasting satisfaction through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit's fruits, offering true peace and comfort that substances cannot deliver.Key topics covered include biblical alcohol guidelines, Christian freedom and responsibility, marijuana legality and ethics, addiction and spiritual bondage, finding fulfillment in Christ, Holy Spirit versus substance dependence, and practical application for daily Christian living. Perfect for believers seeking scriptural wisdom on controversial lifestyle choices, church leaders addressing congregation questions, and anyone wanting to understand biblical perspectives on modern substance use issues.























