Should Christians Drink Alcohol? | Derek Prince

[@sassykaren7587]

This ministry has really hit home for me. Back in March of 2018 I fell into a coma for almost a month. My brain kept swelling and the doctors couldn’t figure out what was happening. They ran every test and tried every medicine, but they still didn’t have any answers. They even sent vials of my blood off to the Mayo Clinic, and they didn’t find anything wrong. The doctors told my kids that they needed to take care of my final expenses because they were sure that I wouldn’t come out of the coma alive. Well I came out of that coma on Easter Sunday and I knew then that God had performed a miracle in me. I wasn’t very strong in my faith before the coma, but I knew that God had more work for me to do. I believe that when I was in the coma that I was shown what hell would be like and I was terrified. I was praying to God to make the things stop and I couldn’t understand what was going on. By coming out of my coma on Easter Sunday, I knew that I was born again and that I am a walking miracle. Praise God for His goodness. 🙏❤️✝️

[@sheilas8431]

Amen! 🙏

[@mv9787]

That is beautiful. I am so happy for you ❤️ God works in mysterious ways

[@sassykaren7587]

@@mv9787 yes He does 🙏

[@lonecrusaider]

Praise God dear sister. He saved you to walk in the light. Keep walking in the light.

[@onlymyself7225]

derek is the only man I ever watched to date , where after watching through his content , things actually happen and things actually change in my life . He's the only one who I watch and read from where I feel like I am equipped with what GOD expects of a truly reborn soul with the holy spirit ... as the word says , signs shall follow . JESUS used his content to lead me to my salvation , I learned deliverance of demons and get them out of me .. and I felt them come out physically , I got healing supernaturally from GOD in ways not possible on this planet , I really enjoy how he focuses on scripture and the fruits of the spirit , the gifts and all aspects of life tied in to where you feel you really have more understanding of GOD and your walk with him . GOD bless you in JESUS name , I don't wanna keep you too long , but yeah , I also learned how to pray properly here.

[@Rinaan0907]

I don’t think it is a sin to drink but I do believe it is a sin to get drunk. I find it is best not to drink at all.

[@JDrocks4ever]

I definitely agree with this as pointed out in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

[@michaelthearchangel888]

We are to remain sober and alert until the end

[@HajiStaxGaming]

A drink or two with dinner doesn’t get you drunk. There’s multiple places in the Bible where drinking isn’t seen as bad. Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding (John 2:1-10), because a wedding is a holy union. Drinking isn’t always just to get smashed. Sometimes we enjoy a glass of wine with a feast on holidays or special occasions. Paul told Timothy to drink wine to help with his stomach ailment (1 Timothy 5:23). None of these suggest one consume alcohol to a high level of intoxication; but it was suggested for pain to Timothy and given to wedding goers by Jesus Himself to enjoy the celebration of the holy union of marriage before God. Getting drunk is sinful, as we are to be sober and vigilant; but having a drink or two with a meal during a celebration is not.

[@andrealaphilippe5926]

If you really dug deep, you would’ve seen Jesus actually turned water into juice and not fermented wine. But we do find excuses in the Bible for all our carnal desires don’t we?

[@HajiStaxGaming]

@@andrealaphilippe5926 Apparently you didn’t read what I typed…or maybe you just have a difficult time with comprehension? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Also, if you think they were drinking juice to celebrate a wedding, than you’re literally just grasping at straws to use God’s Word to bash others “carnal desires”. You realize that pride is a sin, too? Maybe you should pray since you don’t even see it.

[@andrealaphilippe5926]

What pride? That I don’t drink? Let’s obey God’s word and not our own idols. You clearly said it’s ok to drink once in a while but not get drunk. didn’t you?Let me know where I have a hard time understanding what you said. Grape juice with almost undetectable amounts of alcohol were used to treat the bad water in those regions in those days. They would mix that with the water to kill bacteria so it was drinkable. Read Plinius, a historian that lived in those days and wrote about the “wine” you think it’s fermented alcoholic drink. Jesus drank wine? What? How about Galatians 5:9: “A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” You think we can pick and choose what to believe of God’s word? I have great respect for Derek Prince, but disagree vehemently on this subject with him. As you can see, he thought he can have a drink as long as he wasn’t getting drunk. And this particular night he had 2 or 3 and he clearly got drunk. You think you’re stronger to know the limit? How about smoking? One cigarette a day is good but a pack is a sin? Or pornography? One scene a month is ok but watching every day a sin? See where this takes us? Open your eyes !!

[@HajiStaxGaming]

@@andrealaphilippe5926 See. This is where I can’t take you serious. You obviously didn’t read what I said the first comment. I said “ONE or TWO drinks DURING A CELEBRATION”. The Bible does NOT say, “do not drink alcohol”…it says, “be sober and vigilant for your adversary the devil walketh about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”. For you to say someone having ONE or TWO drinks at a celebration means alcohol is their idol is ridiculous. Also, the “pride” I was speaking of is that you think you know everything calling someone who has a drink or two at a celebration an idol worshipper. The astounding amount of pride it displays to attempt to destroy another Christian (assuming you’re a Christian) by calling them an idol worshipper for enjoying a drink during a celebration. Notice I didn’t say, “it’s fine to get drunk at a celebration”? How do you know their “grape juice” had undetectable amounts of alcohol? How many cups of Jesus’ wine did you drink to be able to figure that out? Because the Bible says “WINE”, not “grape juice”. Quit twisting the words of the Bible. It says what it says and the Bible is of no private interpretation. What you’re doing is similar to what those who paint a picture of Jesus as a sweet, loving person that never said anything divisive; yes, He is sweet and loving, but did He not drive the merchants out of the temple with whips? Did He not say, “Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.”, in Luke 11:51-52. You’re trying to soften the Gospel and the Word to make it more palatable or to fit YOUR narrative. Stop that.

[@Magz711UK]

This is such a word Too much of a good thing can opens doors we don't want open

[@mikaeljokic8867]

Please pray that God delivers me from curses and softens to my heart, thanks

[@KiRetteCouture]

I can relate to his spiritual warfare point about wine, although it's not Biblically prohibited. Also, for people with a vulnerability to alcoholism, it's better to stay away.

[@lukewagner8871]

This testimony brought this to mind. Hebrews 12:6-11 KJVS [6] For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. [7] If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? [8] But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. [9] Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? [10] For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. [11] Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

[@Manwichman]

Perfect message for me today...thank you Lord, for the service of your good servant brother Prince. In Jesus name I give thanks🙋❤️

[@magnottamichael]

One important fact that our modern Culture needs to remember, it would take 10-23 glasses of wine back then to equal one glass today! Israel (except those seeking to get drunk or using it as medicine for the dying, etc.), boiled and diluted the wine to avoid getting drunk! The wine and sanitized the water if it was rancid and grape juice (new wine) is good tasting so they drank that before it fermented as well.

[@IsaiahEli]

Come soon Lord! Amen. God is merciful. He always forgives. Never be ashamed to take your failures to him. He is for you, not against you! God is with you in the storm. He knows your troubles, he hears you! He is for you, on your side, always! It may feel silent at times, but he’s holding you close! May the Lord return soon! We are drawing closer. He is coming! Believe and trust in the Lord, you will be saved. Period. May the Lord bless you all! Hang in there family. Stay strong. It is not easy following the Lord. We are scoffed at. We give up our earthly dreams, our fleshly desires. What the enemy offers is short lived, but heaven is forever! Life may seem or be unfair, but God is with you! Always remember that. Things may get better or worse for you, but a kingdom awaits you! Finish the race! Repent daily and carry your cross. This world is fading fast. Your troubles are temporary! New channel here, I’d appreciate any kind of support. Don’t give up! God loves you so much! So do I. The Lord bless you!

[@chrislawson5542]

L

[@victortheuri2384]

Very encouraging 🙏

[@tulipvalley111]

No opinions…just the word. Thank you for clearing that up sir.

[@jessyjonas4988]

“ Let all things be done decently and in order.” 1 Corinthians 14✝️ We should not drink to get drunk We should not drink to be an offence and a stumbling block to others We should not drink if it is not of faith Whatever is not of faith is sin We should not drink because we have the freedom in Christ to do so

[@freemanmuse6111]

It says to drink to be Mary … lol yes you can drink Jesus made water to wine …

[@deonliberator8953]

Wine under the covernant of Jesus is, getting drunk in the spirit and its wonderful.

[@denafranklin4314]

@jesse Jonas That was beautiful! And true!

[@onlymyself7225]

I have many issues which cannabis plant heals , what's your thoughts on this in moderation , privacy and decency with prayer and thanks giving to GOD every use. I glorify GOD for creating things which our body responds too like cannabis , spices , herbs , fruits , exercise etc. Now , I actually haven't used any for a while now but I do support it if it helps people and they don't idolise it or use it vainly , ignoring their bible for it , however I don't condone anything that does this .

[@onlymyself7225]

@@freemanmuse6111 it is my understanding however the wine was very very weak , and , they weren't getting loaded , they were just having a couple cups or so and likely just getting a cheerful glow . I see many passages in the word which tell us not to be drunkards , to be like them , sit with them and even it says drunkards and wine bibbers won't see the kingdom of GOD.

[@jessicaagosto3633]

Praise God your a Great Good Father, may we follow your footsteps, I love you Jesus, thankyou for giving us a great Pastor Derick Prince🙏🏻✝️

[@dymphnaobrien427]

Ah what a wise man of God. Derek Prince was the best teacher of all ties for me. The way he doesn't condemn you if you do decide to have a glass of wine. We know the bible says in ephesians don't be drunk with wine, but be filled with the spirit. God is so good 🍀🇮🇪🙏🤗

[@onlymyself7225]

I sometimes have a glass or two of wine , or , I might drink 1-2 beers at a very low % of say 4% , then I stop , I don't want to become drunk and upset GOD . It's interesting though , I read a passage recently where it says to give strong drink to the poor that they may forget their poverty , and other passages about wine , strong drink , being merry and such .. I feel maybe he approves of it in the right spirit and faith , without it causing stumbling to you or others , as well , without causing sin or removing you from GODS word and such .

[@hildapage7065]

Listen to Prince's true short story. It is not at all what I expected! Perfect wisdom!

[@cpm4491]

Praise God. A word of confirmation and not condemnation.

[@akeenabelle5214]

Annointed people knows that they should not drink alcohol because when you are on the spirit of alcohol you are easily persuade by the devils. Annointed people meaning people who personally choose by God himself to do certain task..

[@mv9787]

Put God first ❤️ These Dereks videos are great

[@j.rebekah8605]

Studies are finding alcohol is as bad as tobacco and asbestos. My loved one is dying of cancer right now, and he was an alcoholic for two decades. It's not to be toyed with.

[@rere8635]

Yes it leads to alcoholism & other health problems

[@yochanan5506]

@@rere8635 so does consuming to much salt and sugar. Anything in extreme is bad for your health.

[@rere8635]

@@yochanan5506 Exactly ! A lot is but if your trying to justify drinking alcohol it isn’t justified because Holy spirit is enough -you do a lot of wrong things being intoxicated you can say what you want I did & many others have made bad choices from alcohol …God delivered me & many others from it so I don’t need it ! When you develop a true relationship with Christ you’d understand why you don’t need it …All I need is him & Holy spirit …God bless

[@yochanan5506]

@@rere8635 are you above the master? Because Jesus used to drink wine. They, the Pharisees accused him of being a drunkard.

[@Lianel402]

@@yochanan5506 You are being extremely insensitive right now. J.Rebekah’s loved one is dying because of the ravages of alcoholism. Please stop!

[@jeremiahkirby6552]

Lord, thank you for Dinner. Lord, thank you for water. Lord, thank you for a place to lay my head. Lord, thank you for covers. Lord, thank you for clothes to wear. Lord, thank you for fans. Lord, thank you for a shower that works. Lord, thank you for a toilet that works. Lord, thank you for air conditioning. Lord, thank you for sight. Lord, thank you for air. Lord, thank you hearing. Lord, thank you for tasting. Lord, thank you for a brain that works. Lord, thank you for thought. Lord, thank you for memories. Lord, thank you for that breeze on a hot Summer day. Lord, thank you for family. Lord, thank you for friends. Lord, thank you for communion. Lord, thank you for the gift of forgiveness. Lord, thank you for the gift of repenting. Lord, thank you for love. Lord, thank you for a vehicle that runs. Lord, thank you for money in the bank. Lord, thank you for shoes without holes. Lord, thank you for providing a place to wash my clothes. Lord, thank you for friends that bring me clothes. I could go ON and ON as my blessings far outnumber anything this world may throw at me. Most of all Thank you Lord for paying the price for me. Lord, thank you for making it so easy for me. Lord, thank you for loving me before I entered existence. Lord thank you for dying for us, big brother I can never pay you back. One day I'll hug you and thank you and I'll wait until then. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Psalms 118:24 - This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Colossians 3:17 - And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Ephesians 1:16 - Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

[@shanp1876]

Amen

[@lonecrusaider]

Wonderful, WONDERFUL prayer of thanksgiving. More Christians should take this example.

[@j.rebekah8605]

Yes!

[@anaskal2058]

Amen

[@neguseberi3013]

Yaa true Thank You God For Everything You Providing us You are soo Great and holly

[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself because God is not your last Hope...He is your ONLY Hope!

[@marianneaziz3155]

AWESOME.Answering All my questions THE REVEREND DEREK PRINCE FROM HEAVEN. Many thanks to those who are in Earth SPREADING THE MESSAGE TO US. From Egypt,and very very grateful .🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@Reve14twelve]

Wine is not bad, but too much wine is not good. Keep it safe, stay away

[@dymphnaobrien427]

Best teacher of all times I mean 🤗

[@jmorra]

My Lord made wine, so I am going to enjoy it and praise him for it.

[@elizabeteborn5223]

Dear brother, Do you know that there were two types of wine in the past that most people don't know about? The good wine ( pure grape juice) that Jesus drank and the fermented wine ( alcoholic one) Now why don't most Christians know this? Could it be that the Devil has hidden this truth because he wants to take many to... Please be wise! If Jesus had unleavened bread to symbolize his flesh, why wouldn't he have drunk the pure one ( fruit of the wine, the good Unfermented wine) to symbolize blood shed for us? Check out " Furnace of Earth" what kind of wine did Jesus make at the marriage in cana of Galilee, " Gospel Broadcasting Network " what does the bible say about Drinking alcohol and 4 and 7 Ministry " Did Jesus create wine or grape juice at the wedding and at the last supper" Grace be with you

[@titania145]

Of course ! Jesus converted water into wine for celebrations, they drunk wine regularly during the stories of the new testament, and in the last supper he said wine represents His Blood 🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏼don't abuse it 👍

[@benb8066]

The wine in that times were pure grape juice. No alcohol. ❤️

[@cop2998]

@@benb8066 with all due respect that's historically inaccurate. In that time and especially with that climate it was impossible to keep grape juice. It would either ferment or go bad. Wine was with alcohol exactly as it is today and there are also numerous texts from that time describing wine as an alcoholic beverage. With a market of both cheap and expensive ones like today. Even in the scriptures we can see hoe they kept it: "And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins." Mark 2:22 Keeping the wine in the wineskins IS a fermenting process. It is impossible there will not be alcohol in this. Also after Jesus turned water into wine they say to him "And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now." John 2:10 One would normally serve the good wine when everyone was completely sober and when the effects had dulled their taste they would serve the inferior

[@amsterdamG2G]

@@benb8066 Noah got drunk by pure grape juice?

[@larrywilliams3313]

A wonderful testimony of deliverance and complete obedience unto the Lord. Thank God he repented of his alcoholic drinking and allowed the Holy Ghost to deliver and purge him from his sin. I have the highest respect for the late Pastor Prince, and rejoice to know that he obeyed the Lord in this matter, thereby saving not only his life, but also his immortal soul. Holiness is *_STILL_* God's standard of living for His People, regardless of time, era, location, age, culture, geographical location, etc. We are called to be *HOLY* and to present our *BODIES* as living sacrifices unto the Lord; knowing that our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Ghost, and it is *still* a sin in the sight of the Lord to defile them.

[@onlymyself7225]

we can drink Larry , the bible is extremely clear on this , not vaguely , extremely , many passages . We are told not to give ourselves up to it and become drunkards , given to sin , causing others to stumble , idolatry etc. The fact someone doesn't party like the world and get drunk every weekend like every one else is doing , this is the sacrifice , having a couple glasses of wine with your wife or a brother in Christ you're having a conversation with , this isn't the same .

[@jesusmiraclechannel8775]

You missed a lot of what He said. He said clearly it is NOT a sin to have a glass of wine.

[@RawH2o]

Abba Father's blessings brothers and sisters 🙏 dry 4.5

[@ra-zu7bq]

Jesus teaches people how to dodge bullets, no martial artist could ever teach that

[@michaelstrauss6587]

let us put away every encumbrance, anything that leads to bondage, and everything that opens a door for the enemy

[@timhaley3459]

Jesus turned water into wine, the finest of alcoholic wine at a marriage feast, showing that it was okay to drink wine or alcoholic beverages. But Jesus did not intend for a person to get drunk, but exhibit self-control (see Gal 5:22, 23), though the director of the marriage feast said: "Everyone else puts out the fine wine first, and when people are intoxicated, the inferior. You have saved the fine wine until now."(John 2:1-11; Note: Jesus "Kingdom" teachings brought out "new things" spiritually [Matt 13:52] that should cause a person to "strip off the old personality" with its lack of self-control to the "new personality" that exercises firm self-control over their body and mind, see Col 3:9, 10) Wine was a "staple" for the Israelites, with many families having their own vineyards to grow grapes and mash down into grape juice to be processed into wine.(see Judges 6:11 regarding Gideon beating out wheat in a winepress) And at Psalms 104, it says: "Let me praise Jehovah (God's name, see Isa 12:2, KJV). O Jehovah my God, you are very great. With majesty and splendor you are clothed.......He is making grass grow for the cattle and vegetation for mankind’s use, to grow food from the land. And wine that makes man’s heart rejoice, oil that makes the face shine, and bread that sustains the heart of mortal man."(Ps 104:1, 14, 15) Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, was common in the nation of Israel (see Deut 7:13), but Jehovah's servants like David never allowed himself to get drunk when taking on wine. When King Saul requested that the teenage David serve as his musician on the harp to calm him when he was angry (due to Jehovah leaving Saul who proved to be apostate), Jesse (David's father) sent David to Saul with a "donkey (loaded) with bread, a skin bottle of wine, and a young goat."(1 Sam 16:20) When drank in moderation, wine can be a complement to a meal, if a person has a taste for it or other alcoholic beverages. But Proverbs 20:1 gives this warning: "Wine is a ridiculer, alcohol is unruly; Whoever goes astray by them is not wise." And Jesus used wine illustratively, to signify his perfect shed blood, saying to his eleven faithful apostles hours before he was executed at the demands of the Jewish religious leaders: "I tell you, from now on, I will not drink again from the product of the vine (or wine that represents joy as an assemble body of faithful ones in this context) until the Kingdom of God comes (at Armageddon, see Rev 16:14, 16).........Also, he did the same with the cup after they had the evening meal, saying: “This cup (of wine) means the new covenant by virtue of my blood, which is to be poured out in your behalf."(Luke 22:18, 20)

[@simonmullock2551]

Rubbish

[@benb8066]

The wine in that times were pure grape juice. ♥️

[@simonmullock2551]

Wine is a mocker and strong drink is raging

[@AshwinThomasM]

A fine line drawn in-between..I suppose it's ok to drink but not get drunk.. Disciplining one's body does take a great deal of effort and would be better with the Divine intervention..

[@rere8635]

Drinking alters the mind...Eventually you get drunk one day or another. God delivered me from drinking and I wasn't an alcoholic but I drank occasionally & got drunk on purpose, so I don' t believe in drinking alcohol as a Christian it leads to alcoholism.

[@esther777]

interesting. maybe that is one of the reasons why Paul said to Timothy to drink a little bit of wine , and not too much?

[@kennethderrickson8840]

Back in the Bible days all they had to drink was basically water and wine. We have so many other liquids to drink that you can’t get drunk on. Why not choose one of those? Don’t give your flesh a chance to mess you up with alcohol.

[@MrRooXs]

Someone asked me if it was a sin to drink. I replied "is it a sin not to drink?" He said "no". I asked "are you 100% sure about that?" He looked at me side ways and said "of course". I said again "are you 100% sure?". He said "yup, 100%". I then said "are you 100% sure that drinking is not a sin?". He said "he wasn't sure". To that I said "so which one do you choose, to be 100% sure or 100% not sure?. He hasn't touched it since that day 5 years ago.

[@421sap]

In Lord and my Master Jesus Name, Amen.

[@johndavid3198]

Iam not a prophet but sometimes God communicates to me through pictures and visions. When God shows me visions of bottles of alcohol, I realize God is communicating to me CONFUSION. There is nothing good from Alcohol

[@yochanan5506]

First of all the Torah, Prophets, writings and the gospels set the standard of righteousness. The Holy Spirit is a witness to what is written. If you abuse drugs like alcohol, remember alcohol did not abuse you, you abuse it and made it your idol. I am not trying to belittle your pain as I am a former addict myself, not alcohol though. For those of you that God has delivered from addictions, Praise him and stay away from what ever you were abusing. But please don’t set the standard of righteousness from your negative experiences. You are not above your Master who set the standard. Eccl 7:16 Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Shalom

[@amsterdamG2G]

AMEN 🙏

[@theoldgeezersmith9029]

Beer is Proof that there IS a God & that He LOVES Us!! - Ben Franklin

[@ristonalaimo5048]

It's so funny listening to Derek Prince casually say luckily I know something about spiritual warfare. He's so humble, he practically wrote the book on it!

[@malakiyahamari8448]

*DRINK WITH SELF CONTROL* Deuteronomy 14:26 KJV - And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for *WINE* , or for *STRONG DRINK* , or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt *REJOICE* , thou, and thine household, 1 Corinthians 9:25 KJV - And every man that striveth for the mastery is *TEMPERATE IN ALL THINGS* . Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

[@greentree14]

The thing for every minister to consider is that, in every gathering of people, there are sure to be those addicted to alcohol and/or drugs, which go together. And a lot of ministry is to be done around seeing people delivered from addiction. For this reason, though the Bible doesn't expressly prohibit drinking, it would seem that a serious minister would not want to drink. Also, we're commanded to be sober and vigilant, because the devil is prowling like a roaring lion. How are we going to be sober and vigilant when we drink even one or two glasses of wine? It lowers inhibitions and opens doors. As one of my friends says, alcohol is called "spirits" for a reason!

[@ra-zu7bq]

You evil spirit of stroke be gone from my life in Jesus Christs name Amen

[@rainicascadia5514]

Amen!

[@pendokilimba1364]

Amen

[@PaulOfPeace54]

Psalm 104:14-15 “You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth 15 and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart.” Ecclesiastes 9:7 “Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.” Isaiah 62:8-9 “The Lord has sworn by his right hand and by his mighty arm: “I will not again give your grain to be food for your enemies, and foreigners shall not drink your wine for which you have labored; but those who garner it shall eat it and praise the Lord, and those who gather it shall drink it in the courts of my sanctuary.” Genesis 27:28. May God give you of the dew of heaven and of the fatness of the earth and plenty of grain and wine. Genesis 14:18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) John2:3-11 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.

[@stephencoleman4424]

Proverbs 31:4-5

[@repentorperish1405]

I don't drink wine, I detest it, it tastes like $#!# to me. And I don't drink spirits (very rarely now and then a rum or a gin and tonic). But I do like cold beer. As a matter of a fact I have a long time hobby of brewing my own ales and beers - and I've become very very good at it. I detest drunkenness, and the annoying way some people behave and talk when they have had even just a few (I don't think those people should have any kind of alcohol at all). I don't brew 'rocket fuel' (which seems to be some people's main objective), I stick to mostly some way under 5%. I do not intend getting drunk when I crack open a nice ice cold ale, and mostly only have have one two (or eventhree) in an evening, or when I'm sitting with a fishing line in my hand. I remember 'overdoing it' and getting drunk numerous times when I was younger (a lot, lot younger - it was a big badge of honour thing then) and I remember that back then, and do not have any intention of ever being anywhere near that again. I don't smoke or do any other drugs. Whenever some legalistic Lordshipper type trys to disqualify my Christianity, or tries to tell me I cannot be a Christian, because I admit I enjoy a cold beer, then I immediately know they are a heretic and (even for all their 'show') have nothing to do with Jesus.

[@ryb1906]

Don’t give any room for the devil. Period. Don’t be a stumbling block.

[@mariateresacuraz1065]

Por favor , tanta bendición y conocimiento de un varon de Dios, es un bálsamo en este tiempo , donde hay tanta necesidad de palabras UNGIDAS que no se escuchan, El testamento dejado por Dios en este ministerio es un tesoro

[@lovejoy6710]

I love this

[@lesleybrown1583]

God told me to stop drinking tea-------it doesnt mean that means its right for everybody

[@garyboulton2302]

Amazing comment. You understand.

[@margaretlangston1862]

If the wine of biblically times was not in any way alcoholic, can some one then explain to me Paul's words to the Corinthian Church in which he rebuked them by saying" For eating, each one takes his own supper ahead of others;and one is hungry and another is drunk.",( 1 Corinthians 10:21) Surely grape juice can't make you drunk, no matter how much you drink!

[@JackPickford-sv4hz]

In the same way "fed" means that you have had your fill of food, "drunk" can also mean the same in terms of water or juice. Paul also said no drunkard will enter the kingdom of heaven in 1 Corinthians 6. So please be careful sister. Drunkenness is specifically condemned many times in the Scriptures. Paul says in Ephesians "be not drunk with wine but be filled with the Holy Spirit" Context is key. God bless you

[@margaretlangston1862]

@@JackPickford-sv4hz not quite sure what you are meaning by your reply. I wasnt advocating getting drunk; or even saying its acceptable. I was however making the point that if the wine the Bible refers to wasn't alcoholic ,why then did Paul rebuke some in the Corithian Church for being drunk at the Lords table? Non- alcoholic grape juice doesnt make you drunk. The Greek word "methuo" is used by Paul in 1 Corthinans 11:21 Which means to be drunken / intoxicated. And the defintion of being drunk means to be "affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of ones factulies or behaviour. And to be intoxicated means to be "under the influence" of ( in this verse) alcohol. Clearly in the context of 1 Corinthians 11:21 some in the church were getting drunk on alcoholic wine as opposed to merely grape juice! You are absolutely right when you say that the Bible warns against getting drunk. It does! Ephesians 5:18..But drinking alcohol in and of itself isn't forbidden. After all it was the Apostle Paul himself that recommended Timothy to " No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomachs sake and your frequent infirmities" 1 Timothy 6:2 So as with all things we need WISDOM and discernment....drunkenness is absolutely wrong! Drinking alcohol not necessarily so. This principle can be applied to eating too as the Bible warns against glutton, but we are still permitted to eat! Every Blessing

[@jacobtack2258]

A way more important fact for the christian would be, not whether to drink alcohol, but rather to obey the commandments.

[@ajnachakraguy]

Not drinking doesn't make you a nicer person or appear like one.

[@lesleybrown1583]

Jesus's first miracle was turning water in to wine-------and ever since the church has been trying to turn it into water-----

[@lesleybrown1583]

they crossed this out

[@nickcellini5609]

Yes: If it keeps you from cheating on your wife, beating on her, killing her, or divorcing her, then heck yea, have a few drinks once a month after she and the kids have gone to bed. The rest of the days of the month you have to workout and pray !!!

[@HarHah]

The greatest miracle was the first one 🍷

[@onlymyself7225]

what do you mean by this? just curious is all .

[@stjohnssoup]

@@onlymyself7225 turning water into wine

[@charliejohn1]

The greatest miracle was Genesi 1 "At the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth." Everything after that was a cakewalk.

[@lifemasterkris1865]

I’m allergic to alcohol so I don’t have a pony in this show.

[@benleatherland7020]

He was obviously tipsy with what he described after drinking the wine. He awoke with a headache from it and his first thought was stroke. Not demonic at all. Just fearing the worst. All very normal.

[@olgacarmenforsythsanchez4288]

Amen..

[@josephpinto8378]

Yes and Amen 🙏

[@adayinthelife5772]

I don't. People who drink are so disgusting they don't realise how disgusting they are. They excuse and laugh at just about any sin.

[@yochanan5506]

Jesus drank wine. God made wine to gladden the heart! So what are you saying?

[@konstantinoschristou3701]

Thank you.

[@thomashocker2792]

Sure it's ok, one can of beer. Or, one small glass of wine.

[@Magz711UK]

Just reading the comments their. Their must be so many perfect people to argue with one another 😑

[@rufus6711]

Should not take wine and alcohol.

[@rickspalding3047]

Is a bottle of good red wine a day ok?

[@jbird646]

That’s a lot

[@johnjones393]

Typically when the word "wine" is used in the Bible it's describing nothing more than unfermented fruit juice. Alcohol is referred to as a strong drink and it's called a mocker. That's a big difference. Do you honestly believe that Jesus would drink alcohol in the form of fermented wine? Or that Paul would recommend fermented wine to Timothy?

[@7gmeister]

The thing is that carnality as He puts it is greatly misunderstood and he doesn’t explain it all that well because I don’t think he totally understands it himself. Let me start off by saying I hate the Ten legalism because it doesn’t really deal with the underlying problem which it’s our flesh. The relationship between Jacob and Esau is the same relationship between the two covenants. This theme is present all throughout the Bible and because no one sees it they really don’t understand the flesh. We view legalism and carnality as opposites but the Biblical view is they are the same and I’m going to point that out. They’re both a symptom of the same problem and that is our flesh. The best description of the flesh is self effort. In other words it’s a focus and reliance on self. Most religious Christians think that they need to perform works so they are focused on their own self effort. This is the flesh and it’s pernicious and sneaky. The thing is that the point Paul was making in Galatians 5 is that the works of the flesh comes from trying to rely upon yourself and the more “legalistic” you are the worse it will be. This is why the Pharisees were so corrupt. They likely were extremely licentious as well. Paul talks extensively about two groups of people. The Jews and the Greeks. Why? Because they were two sides of the same coin. They both were relying on themselves. I’ve had no real moral compass while the other one was extremely religious and morally driven yet they both arrived at the same place. Why? Self reliance! Christians don’t understand the role of the Holy Spirit in their lives and what’s worse is they almost always settle into this place where they set the boundaries in their lives and just sort of become religious and they’re almost no different from the world save they go to church. As long as they live inside their perceived bubble they think they’re ok but they’re really living a carnal life and churches feed this mentality because said Christians pay their tithes. They just want to know what the rules are so they can do what their supposed to and get on with watching football! The one’s that do want to make a difference are over focused on doing stuff with the church and they are the ones that really feed this mentality because THEY are the self proclaimed righteous ones because they show up to feed the homeless on the Holidays and get involved in every pet project the church adopts to look like they’re doing good and they are but they’re neglecting the most important part which is life with Jesus in the Holy Spirit. In Jesus ministry we never see Him feeding the poor or visiting people in the hospital although He does mention that we should do those things. We never see Him or the disciples doing much of that at all. What we do see them doing is miracles and preaching. Why are those things so important to them? Because it’s the demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit and the love of God that draws men to repentance. It’s telling people the good news. Churches don’t preach the good news because telling people they’re sinners and going to hell is much easier and more profitable than telling people that Jesus saves, sets free, and heals people

[@davidescobar923]

No but if I’m about to knock believer I rather drink

[@rickspalding3047]

That 2 am wake up is a normal cortisol pop,

[@rickspalding3047]

He drank too much

[@anybodydivvy]

You weren’t Perfectly Sober , 3 glasses of wine is 3 glasses to many

[@darkincognito3826]

Watch what he said again

[@carolschlueter830]

Disappointed that Derek would say it was ok . Alcohol leads to nothing but problems and I am not legal but totally against it.

[@yochanan5506]

Your post says “Alcohol leads to nothing but problems” So does immoral sex. Do we throw the baby out with the water?

[@PVSJC]

Amen! 🙏🌹😊👍😊

[@spltndddpairofaces680]

If you talk to god, it's called praying. If you believe god talked to you, you're crazy

[@barrygaynor1025]

It depends. The Gospel According to John says the first miracle Jesus performed was turning a lot of water into a lot of wine--excellent wine. Wine was a symbol of joy for the Hebrews. The phrase "the Land of Milk and Honey" was a reference to the finest grapes and wine. But if alcohol causes you to stumble, you should abstain, as Jesus instructed. As Israel slipped into apostasy, drunkenness, corruption, and injustice are cited as manifestations of their depravity and evil (viz., idolatry), which led to the destruction of Israel in 722 BC and 586 BC. Then came the horror of the Babylonian Exile. "Ws sat by the river of Babylon and wept, as we remembered the glory which was Zion". Of course there was new wine and old wine.

[@jhake67]

jesus first miracle was to make intoxicating drink

[@yochanan5506]

Amén

[@myxsys]

2:30 Someone please explain to me what he meant by extremely carnal from his perspective?

[@DerekPrinceWithSubtitles]

Yes, he meant indulging in a lot of eating and drinking.

[@myxsys]

@@DerekPrinceWithSubtitles I see. Thanks for the clarification

[@gerarddeclerck3939]

Me me me me... I rest my case

[@ebutuoy6055]

Jesus drank wine. If it was good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me. People against drinking are putting themselves above Jesus.

[@baller2011ism]

Liar , Jesus never drank wine . Show me the scripture or Lord rebuke you .

[@jimzanios3260]

No

[@haroldramoutar6576]

Also there was no such thing as juice in Jesus days....Hebrew history reveals that without things like refrigerator etc. (And normal common sense) tells you that as soon as a fruit is picked, fermentation begins...only a really dull person doesn't know this.

[@derekhaywood1844]

Jesus did not drink wine… Dude you are tripping.

[@USAR38]

Ask any alcoholic how he became an alcoholic .Hint:started with a glass of wine or beer to get away from a stressful day. People forget that in ancient Israel people were drinking wine because they had problems with water and their wine was young with barely any alcohol “Do not drink wine or intoxicating drink, you, nor your sons with you, when you go into the tabernacle of meeting, lest you die. It shall be a statute forever throughout your generations Leviticus 10:9

[@onlymyself7225]

wrong , I never started with 1 drink , nor could i have just 1 drink . I didn't follow JESUS , didn't have the spirit and had demons like every one else , this is the reality . It's curious then isn't it how an ex-Alcholic like me CAN have just one drink now , doesn't have any adoration or relationship with booze anymore ... doesn't drink strong drink which is what I was into , but a glass of weak wine with dinner SOMETIMES .. I would be careful here , you're trying to condemn people for an act JESUS himself partook in and approved of , he is very clear on what about it he DOES NOT approve of. The booze isn't what made me an Alcholic as I clearly am demonstrating in my life today , it was having demons , the wrong influence and understanding and not being filled with the spirit of GOD.

[@onlymyself7225]

by the way , that passage you're using , that's twisting GODS word , be mindful of doing something this bold ... there is context to that verse and a reason they were instructed this aka they were apart of very holy rituals being done before the lord in the tabernacle , this is not the modern Christian under the new covenant of JESUS CHRIST . I can show you MANY passages in favour of wine , nice try though.

[@rere8635]

God delivered me from drinking that was my thing & I feel eventually moderate drinking leads to excessive & drunkenness ever since he delivered me I take that's a No from alcohol. God bless !

[@10151943]

👍🏻

[@man2mountain]

This is wrong, Jerusalem is a haunt for many evil spirits. Stroke is a for a 'stroke' of the pen, which would have come from the dome on the rock which does turn one in a wrong direction. A son in Christ should rebuke this spirit in the name of Yeshua Emanuel.

[@davidmiranda1014]

You just described getting drunk

[@davidjustice4029]

FALSE TEACHER!!!!

[@DerekPrinceWithSubtitles]

Please explain yourself by giving arguments for your claim. Calling someone a 'false teacher' is a strong accusation.

[@holyresolution]

WHY IS MANKIND, you and me as we are? it is the fact that we are a product of 6000 years of human exsistence without our Maker, and void of a true relationship with our Father in heaven. This distence from our Father made us orphans and we are spiritualy lost children who grow up and are shaped in a world that is in the grip of sin and death. like a child that tries to make the best of beeing spiritualy homeless it does not work you need to come home. Our Maker our Father's call is through His Son His Word. (By the grace and the love of God poured on me by His Son it a absolute honour to share the Word of our Maker with any one who has been blessed with ears to hear and a hunger for truth.) check out (What happened with us) on my channel.