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I dont drink anymore, but on my dads side at least, there was never an issue with too much, there was nothing wrong with siting down and having the occasional beer, especially if it was something like a family reunion or so, no one got drunk or stupid, or acted crazy, it was a social family thing, some people cant do that, some people can, I think it has to be a personal choice
I don't drink or smoke myself but I have seen enough of people around me who drink and make a mess of their social and spiritual life and also of their health (like liver cirrhosis, etc). I am yet to meet a level headed person in their drinking state. Ofcourse, you might be one of the few odd exceptions that I am yet to meet in person (whose drinking brings positive outcome than negative consequences).
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You should visit a typical Spanish family. Half of my family is Spanish(from country Spain, not Latin Hispanic), ever since I grew up it has been very commun for me seeing half of my Spanish side drinking wine to the meal. I never saw any of them becoming drunk nor tispy either, and as I grew up I never thought of alcohol as a bad drink at all.
Though I myself never have enjoyed the alcohol taste, I do not like the alcoholic taste and therefore I see no good reason to drinking it either. Yet I respect those who do drink it for sober enjoyment. I do not respect those who drink till they drop, this is my second experience of how a lot of people are in Norway as well as in The Netherlands, where drinking is more about getting tispy or drunk for many of the people.
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Drunkeness leads to debauchery;
You can totally drink if you enjoy the taste and such, like wine, beer, etc - however, when your intent is to get drunk and lose self - control, is when it becomes an issue because it can lead to sin like lust, violence etc.
I loved getting drunk - it was one of the things I looked forward too after a long week of school
I gave it up though, and enjoy a beer or two, a little wine here and there just because I fancy the taste.
I treat it like casual drink; getting buzzed isn't getting drunk, so as long as you are still in concious control and thinking clearly, you should be okay.
God knows your intent, so even if you think your being sneaky by having one too many, he knows where your mind truly was; you wanted to get drunk despite the consequences and sin that could result and did it anyway.
Now if you mis - count or end up having a few too many, once it begins to hit you, it's best to take yourself out of that situation to avoid sinning. I know I know, partying and drinking is such a pleasure - but it's a worldy pleasure and a way Satan can use to corrupt someone if given the chance...
You can totally drink if you enjoy the taste and such, like wine, beer, etc - however, when your intent is to get drunk and lose self - control, is when it becomes an issue because it can lead to sin like lust, violence etc.
I loved getting drunk - it was one of the things I looked forward too after a long week of school
I gave it up though, and enjoy a beer or two, a little wine here and there just because I fancy the taste.I treat it like casual drink; getting buzzed isn't getting drunk, so as long as you are still in concious control and thinking clearly, you should be okay.
God knows your intent, so even if you think your being sneaky by having one too many, he knows where your mind truly was; you wanted to get drunk despite the consequences and sin that could result and did it anyway.
Now if you mis - count or end up having a few too many, once it begins to hit you, it's best to take yourself out of that situation to avoid sinning. I know I know, partying and drinking is such a pleasure - but it's a worldy pleasure and a way Satan can use to corrupt someone if given the chance...
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Agreed..maybe some have had nice times drinking..but i personally have never had any really 'nice times' Even the times i thought were fun..well they were not spiritually minded..carnal minded..with those who had no heart or love for God..and i just was in a bad place then..so..why go back there? and revisit that?
this is why you are not supposed to be a drunkard, I stopped drinking many years ago, but I know plenty of people who can drink a single beer or glass of wine with no issues. Some people can stop at one, some cant, for those that can, enjoy, for those that cant it's probably best to abstain. The main thing I believe you should avoid hard liquor, it's too easy to drink too much or too easy to get drunk and act foolish