The Use of Alcohol - Bible Questions with Michael Pearl - Episode 010

[@tearjerkermatthewharvey5624]

This is definitely something that i needed to hear. I struggle with alcohol but do love jesus as my saviour. I need to repent

[@johnmcook1]

Hope you stopped and sought the lord with all your heart. Yea sin can be hard to let go of but god is worth it.

[@Flammable281]

The problem with alcohol is for a Christian it hurts our testimony when others see us drinking no matter how little. Many lives have been ruined with alcohol and the Bible also says we are not to conform to the world but be he transformed in the renewing of our minds. If someone wants to drink wine at home and do it in moderation it may not be a sin but it also isn’t a sin to not drink at all. God will honor that.

[@nuancolar7304]

The question is not whether it's a sin or not...the question is this: Even if you never get drunk...if you are a social drinker, what does that do to your witness? That is, what if someone struggling spiritually sees you drinking and becomes confused, misguided or frustrated about what they are seeking to learn about Christ? In that situation, are you an example for Christ or an example of what someone might say is hypocrisy? Can you witness, or counsel others, perhaps in a church position or teaching role, and then go have beer or wine when you eat out? Can you go to church on Sunday but go out drinking other nights of the week? Sure, you can...but what message does that send? And if you are one who says 'I don't care, I'm having my drink,' then are you really walking in the spirit...or just pretending to when it suits your timeline and purpose?

[@WalkingRoscoe]

I am a recovered alcoholic. Being a drunkard (actively boozing), is sin. Being wired that way isn't the sin. It's the activity.

[@jimwilson9371]

Along my walk with God one day I realized I hadn't had a beer in a long time. I got to thinking about that and a I heard it's time to be sober. Not audibly but loud n clear nevertheless. Never did have that beer.

[@bryantotten2757]

Thank you

[@Painfulwhale360]

I feel blessed to not really like the tastes of any alcohols so I generally just drink water and sometimes soda in moderation.

[@johnpapa8681]

Deuteronomy 14 instructs us to spend our tithes on a feast for our whole house, and we can spend that money on meat, or wine, or strong drink, or for whatsoever thy heart desires. Then every 3rd year, they were suppossed to put the tithes in the gate so strangers and poor people could give thanks. I've never heard any preacher tell this.

[@KingjamesAV1611]

Your not Israel. Probably just looking to justify drinking. God sees the intent of the heart.

[@inthespirit1298]

@@KingjamesAV1611 - "Your not Israel. Probably just looking to justify drinking. God sees the intent of the heart." So are you saying God only allowed Israel to consume wine and strong drink with no condemnation? But when it came to us gentiles we are now forbidden to have a taste of the bubbly? LOL. - And I liked how you judged John Papa heart when he shared that scripture. Yes, God truly sees the intent of our hearts for sure. Colossians 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

[@AlphaStudios-lh1rz]

Like Michael said, the alcoholic beverages the Jews made back then were of lesser content. Alcohol really should only be used if you are sick.

[@willhopkins678]

Thank you so much for that!

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

I've seen pastor's preach the wine Jesus made at the wedding was only grape juice! I've always figured when the Bible says when it meant alcoholic wine.

[@ALL4SCUBA05]

It was Alcoholic. that's why some said it was awesome wine saved for last. Otherwise why not serve orange juice at their wedding?

[@joemonroe9402]

Eyes on others in sin...or eyes on JESUS...choose one...💜🤴

[@M29WeaselDriver]

I am Curious how many times in the Bible where it basically says do this and your hosed? I'd really like to know how many things condemn people to hell outside of the Ten Commandments. It's stuff like that where would be Christians see That, then feel hopeless and turn from Christianity.

[@georgetravers9333]

Alcohol used to alter the state of consiousness as say by Lot, to lay the blame on somebody else. A life controlled by another spirit. For the kingdom of heaven is near: and so often missed, or saved up for as to be able to enter another room at the End - and never will because you are not already standing in it.

[@levinlightfinger6257]

Not refuting your message here at all but I did one time run into a guy that was trying to tell me that the wine of the old testament, specifically the wine that Noah drank after the flood, was just grape juice and contained no alcohol. I thought this was odd because the Bible says he drank and became drunk. Genesis 9:21. No telling how potent the wine was but it was obviously enough on which to become intoxicated. Anyway.. I always thought that was kind of humorous.

[@ALL4SCUBA05]

Right? I mean how many gallons did he drink of that 1% wine?

[@InvisibleCitizen]

The mashing and draining of grape juice can create juice with substantial alcohol without any sugar because grapes contain their own fermentable sugars. The alcohol level increases via natural airborne yeast. It takes a while though. Airborne yeast Fresh wine will be low alcohol but any wine several weeks old can be quite a bit higher. However we can assume that the consumption rate is very low.

[@mowriter]

@Livatube LOL. And if it's not a sin but a man-made-up rule, then loving God won't get in the way of enjoying that non-sin. Thus we can drink wine. The word used by Noah, being the same used by the priests in temple ceremony.

[@mannybadillo1]

By this logic, Jesus shouldn’t of had dinner at a tax collector’s house?

[@taylorbrad111]

Proverbs 31:7 King James Version (KJV) 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Is poverty an illness, sickness, or does drinking help us to forget this hell on earth, temporarily? God also made marijuana, its medicinal, it helps many, does it also change your bad moods, your heartaches and sorrow's? Of course it does.

[@trinidadrodriguezsanchez3781]

Bendiciones, no traducirán los vídeos al Español?

[@NoGreaterJoyMinistries]

Gracias por comentar señor. KZbin si tiene una función para tener subtítulos en español. Ciertamente mencionaré la idea de tener más videos de Mik'es traducidos al español.

[@whatistruth6654]

I always that a drunk was one that is intoxicated day and night, that has to drink? also what about Noah?

[@kickpublishing]

Here in the UK a drunk is simply somebody currently drunk. It implies nothing about how often a person does or doesnt drink.

[@whatistruth6654]

I don't understand? being Drunk is a sin, but to drink a few beers to relax is a sin? In that case what about medicine? given by a doctor? what if a doctor back in the 1900 told a man to drink a few drinks to relax, did that man go to hell? Michael Pearl i think you need to make another video to clear this up. Please

[@NoGreaterJoyMinistries]

Hello! Thank you for your question. In order to fulfill the mission that God has given Michael and Debi Pearl, as well No Greater Joy Ministries, they must remain focused on spreading the gospel in these last days and will not be able to individually answer all the questions coming in. However, Michael has published many more teachings in his books and CD’s available through No Greater Joy Ministries here www.nogreaterjoy.org/ Also, to see if your question has already been answered on KZbin, please search your question on “The Door” KZbin channel kzbin.info/door/5wl-5XZhI3ZQPf5KyW0aBw

[@joshgames1849]

Great video! 🙂

[@tommywilson4027]

Good biblical answer Brother .

[@JonathanGrandt]

I drink a little wine. Like once in a blue moon. My wife and I started drinking a little during a meal because we read it is good for my health and some... issues. I don’t even like it very much. I stopped drinking beer mainly because it makes ya fat. But I would only drink it at home anyway.

[@cyclone4-225]

So.... where does salvation fit in on this because there is not a day goes buy that we all dont sin in some way.

[@TrevinoOrtiz]

So do you not believe in eternal security or once saved always saved?

[@andrewmoss9876]

I don't mean to be contradictory but I made wine and without adding sugar or yeast just the grapes and it come out a lot stronger then 1%

[@theredsmuggler5230]

My only issue is that historically Christians had no issues consuming alchohl if you study history of the 1600s and 1700s it was socially accepted everywhere. It's a new no no created modernly

[@shirleyjessome5047]

Gluttony is a sin so is drunkenness. They said Jesus was a glutton and a drunk, but He wasn't. There isn't,t any harm in an alcoholic drink unless you abuse it. I have a drink of beer or wine now and then. I enjoy it. My unchristian friends know I do not have a drink very often, they can consume it in great quantity.

[@joemullins6552]

So getting drunk will cause you to lose your salvation? I don't think so.. so according to you, Noah went to hell? I don't think so..

[@warriorson7979]

According to him....all the guests at the wedding of Cana who drank the wash-basins full of wine Jesus made also...

[@AlphaStudios-lh1rz]

@@warriorson7979 Did you watch this video?

[@MrProfchaos71]

Did you just say that anyone who has ever gotten drunk will go to hell ?

[@mattholtzclaw1185]

amen brother!!

[@michele2017promastertravel]

Mr. Pearl, your explanation does not agree with the account of John 2. Especially v10 at the reaction of the governor of the feast to the wine Jesus created. Could you please address that in a future discussion on drinking. I'm not a drinker, never have been. Don't care for the stuff. Just seeking truth. The Bible tells us not to be a drunker this is plain and true. But in this story it's clear there is good wine and it's effects and new wine and it's effects on people, In this story it clearly depicts this 'wedding celebration with friends and family' with the effects of good wine, then after everyone is celebrating into the night Jesus creates 'good' wine and a whole lot of it too. So in my mind either Jesus was causing people to sin by providing good wine at this party OR drinking wine in celebration with friends and family is not a sin. Could you address this?

[@NoGreaterJoyMinistries]

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[@97Napkins]

I can answer the question. When you put any substance ahead of god like money, alcohol, drugs, food, sex or anything...it is a condemning sin if you die while living that lifestyle. I am a recovering alcoholic that drank every night till I was drunk for 20 years. I was a drunkard and only cared about when the night came so I could get drunk. You cannot blame Jesus for making wine at one party, maybe you could if he did this every night and perpetuated people to become addicts. Example: I ate to much food at longhorn last night, does that mean I'm a glutton and will go to Hell or must I ask forgiveness? No because I do not live that life style. Let's say hypothetically Jesus made strong wine and there was somebody there that has never tried alcohol before and got hooked and started drinking every night. It would still be up to the individual to choose not to become a drunkard. He shouldn't blame Jesus, he should look at his own self and take responsibility and stop drinking every night especially listening to Jesus preach first hand. He would have nobody to blame but himself if he didn't stop.

[@williambrecheen7366]

I need to take issue with you on this one, sir. As others said, Jesus made wine, and it was the BEST wine of the wedding. But besides that, there is no sin to be with unbelievers in any situation, as long as we are being the salt of the earth. Jesus hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors, and not the religious folk. Getting drunk is a sin due to gluttony, just like eating too much. Drinking, in and of itself is not a sin, whether it's medicinal, at home with the family, or in a pub with friends. In the latter situation it's important that we do not get drunk, and that we do not join in any raunchy conversation. Jesus came to save the sick, right? How can we be light in the darkness if we never go to dark places? Love your ministry and your videos. Keep up the great work. I just don't agree with you on this one ( and here you cannot say I am not agreeing with the bible, because nowhere does it say drinking is a sin at any venue, only that getting drunk is gluttonous, and the drunkard is one who gets his life's joy from alcohol instead of God, continually, so it's your application that I disagree with)

[@leelariviere555]

First, God bless, I enjoy your detailed explanations and use of scripture, even if I don't always agree with your interpretations. I'm a bit confused by this video as you regularly say believing christians in willful sin will be forgiven, raptured, and in heaven (which I don't interpret scripture the same on that point). But in this video you contradict that and say drunkards won't be forgiven or go to heaven. Struggling finding the logic or scripture to understand how they are different, drinking being worse and punished more severely than murder or adultery, i.e. that believing murders and adulterors will be forgiven but not drinkers (and through association, drug or pot users). Would you be able to help me with this apparent contradiction? Not challenging, I may just be misunderstanding your position.

[@kevinkatfish7530]

Can I pray with just my thoughts? Or do words moans and groans actually need to be used?

[@NoGreaterJoyMinistries]

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[@SpencerLionheart-l9p]

I'll never drink.

[@brucebehnke3227]

Says drink & let heart be glad but avoid strong drink & drunkenness ! Like the song says! In heaven theres no beer thats why we drink it here! 😆 Im just kidding! 😊I dont drink that stuff anymore & dont miss the headaches🤦 i think alcohol is gate way drug!😯

[@420Yako]

What is your stance on cannabis?

[@NoGreaterJoyMinistries]

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[@scottwinklesr.6652]

People say Christ and his church would that be the mountains of the Lord's House which is in the holy Bible or would that be the many many different denominations we have,, I'll personally stick with the Bible because it is written,,, God said I'm building a church and the Gates of hell will not prevail,,, well the serpent has entered many of man-made churches correct,,, so if something is written in the Bible to take place why is there so much resistance from Christians, and Jewish people

[@dariaoana4108]

Is there two types of wine in the Bible fermented wine alcoholic and or grapefruit?

[@stevesmith1493]

Clearly a Baptist! John 2:10 “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you (Jesus) have saved the best til now.” Romans clearly tells us NOT to judge on matters of what you eat and drink. Yet, this guy clearly disagrees with that! Luke 7:34 Jesus is called a glutton and a drunkard and a friend of sinners! He never denies it. This is a childish, uneducated argument that is frowned upon in scripture. Eat and drink whatever you like! Deuteronomy 14 says to go buy wine and “strong drink”, anything you desire and go enjoy it with your family. I could go on and on and on with scripture. I do agree with his statement about the “setting” , not being a drunk, partying, etc.

[@InvisibleCitizen]

Of course everyone’s alcohol tolerance is different. Drunkenness is still a sin!

[@vincenth.8793]

So drink a little wine at home… that would have been less than the 3 minutes you took.

[@dogmutty2]

What about "all things are permissible but not all things are expedient"?

[@NoGreaterJoyMinistries]

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[@sandiegan3788]

Regarding giving a tenth of their goods as a contribution to the church ... Deut 14:24-26 says, "But if the journey should be too long for you and you are not able to carry it (their contribution) to the place that Jehovah your God chooses as the place for his name because it is far away from you (because Jehovah your God will bless you), you may then convert it into money, and with your money in hand, travel to the place that Jehovah your God will choose. You may then spend the money on whatever you desire-cattle, sheep, goats, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, and anything you please; and you will eat there before Jehovah your God and rejoice, you and your household." Proverb 31:6-7, "Give ALCOHOL to those who are perishing and WINE to those in bitter distress. Let them drink and forget their poverty; Let them remember their trouble no more." Check these verses in your Bible. Some people shouldn't drink alcohol but others can drink just fine without becoming intoxicated. So each should decide for himself.

[@AlphaStudios-lh1rz]

Alcohol is like a devil

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Italians drink wine with meals. De acuerdo. People who consume alcohol have been around me all my life and it's been like living in an insane asylum. Starting with Childhood. However my stepfather finally quit. And he was LOVED by his nurses. And I forgave him in person. In fact I asked him for forgiveness for hating him. And the walls came tumbling down, and he admitted to all the abuse, named them and asked for MY forgiveness that day. Cool huh.