What the Bible REALLY Says About Alcohol

[@jennroberts3837]

I drank almost every day Feb 1985 to June 2019 = 34 years. My evening drink became the highlight of my day and I didn’t think I could be happy without it. It bothered me that there are so many Bible verses about drunkards not inheriting the Kingdom of heaven...I went to bed every night in 2018 begging God to take away this craving so I could be able to have wine/gin in the house and not want to touch it. The preachers/believers I respect the most did/do not drink and urged others not to either(Billy Graham John MacArthur and many others) I wanted to be like that.... 16 June 2019 I went to bed alcohol free.... and haven’t drunk since. Still trusting God to help me every day...

[@stevekhamisi]

WOW,,,,,, praise God

[@labellauk]

Alleluia! God is great! God bless you sister!

[@fayebeckstead1622]

You are correct, drunkards WILL NOT inherit the Kingdom of God!

[@kennethwood2193]

That's amazing. I have a special gift from God for you. What is your email addy?

[@fayebeckstead1622]

Praise the Lord! You should be very proud of yourself! Bless you!

[@888WulfDog888]

I became a Christian 20 years ago and stopped drinking. But I went through a really bad divorce that included my wife becoming pregnant to another man while we had four children who I ended up with custody of, then I started to drink again every second weekend, then my dad passed away at 61 years old and I started to drink even more. Fast forward 10 years and I was heavily drinking every day, I brought the body into disrepute and sinned against the Lord sexually with a number of women and made a real mess of fatherhood and exampled a bad and sinful way of life to my children. One evening about 4 months ago I was watching sermons on KZbin while drunk and one evening I made a decision that I was going to make a stand for Jesus. The next day I woke up and realized that the Lord had delivered me from alcoholism and other sins. He litterly took them out of my being, I haven't looked at pornography or even had the urge and the need to drink is completely gone. If anyone is reading this and loves the Lord at heart but is a slave to sin, do not give up, believe in Him and believe He is faithful to deliver you. It's not by your might nor by your strength but it's by His Spirit you shall be saved! He is the one who does the work, you just need to believe and be willing to walk with Him in His ways!

[@kaisertreu6276]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm also suffering from the same things, but I believe in the Lord. May GOD bless you brother.

[@vivecasolbrekken7930]

Praise God, powerful testimony!

[@cynthiahartman243]

This is so encouraging! Thanks for sharing

[@rebornasdavid]

Sounds like he took your demons from you. Praise God, he is so good :) Unclean spirits will torment us until we finally have had enough and ask God for deliverance.

[@marmitenot.]

That is a powerful testimony that imparts hope, and I thank you so much for sharing!

[@samzwell]

I was relieved out of drug addiction after reading the four gospels of Jesus Christ. I am 13 years clean with the grace of my Lord Jesus Christ.

[@Jxs1ah]

Amen brother! Hallelujah 👏🏼❤️

[@ceelothatmane9421]

Amen

[@praetorkambu]

Amen

[@JundunYashua]

God bless my brother. He will strengthen you in your weakness.

[@TheMightyDR84]

Amen. Jesus our portion.

[@ThadCastle777]

I have struggled with alcoholism for 7+ years. There have been some very dark times, even needing surgery to fix my injuries. This video changed everything for me. I realized how negatively alcohol was impacting my faith and that I had been putting road blocks between God and myself. I cried, and cried hard watching this. I prayed to God to deliver me from my addiction, and to give me the strength to live the life he has planned for me, and it was so. I'm going on two weeks now without being intoxicated, a milestone I NEVER thought possible. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God used this video to speak to me. ✝️

[@Rollgott]

About a month in, how's it going? Demons came back and took over or you're still sober?

[@ThadCastle777]

​@@RollgottI haven't drank or been drunk since! Glory to God!!

[@dtwr2324]

Hope you’re still doing good.

[@tdmanus]

Amen! Stay in his word and prayer always and he will give you the strength to resist these sins! It's an amazing feeling to over come sin that has dominated your life and impacted earthy relationships and heavenly ones! Stay strong and pray without ceasing! God is truly good!

[@ThadCastle777]

A little update: I still haven't drank any alcohol, and today is day 50 with no cannabis. I used to smoke from the time I would wake up (those damn THC vape pens made it too easy to smoke) until I would pass out at night. This is the longest I've been sober in 13 years. The temptations are gone and I have no urge to go back. God is amazing! † Edit: I'm posting this to give God his praises and to hopefully help someone else going through the same thing, not for a pat on the back.

[@keithfreeman2139]

I became an Alcoholic and all of these negitives were actually my experiences. I had a family member get in my face and it was the best thing he could have done and later I thanked Him profusely., I have (in one month) been alcohoil free and sober for 10 years. No more waking up and hitting the whiskey bottle. My son has a sober dad again.

[@girlnotoftheworld2008]

Awe that is wonderful to hear!

[@bgkob]

Amen brother Keith.

[@keithfreeman2139]

@@bgkob Thank you.

[@keithfreeman2139]

@@bgkob My Son told me he is a Youth Pastor and helping other kids and families. God is so Good.

[@cdmlms6]

Good for you!

[@cherylinchrist4826]

I am married to a man that has never taken a drop of alcohol in his life. He told me when he was young if he never started drinking he would never have to worry about quiting. He was saved at 8 years old. He is a disciplined person in many ways. He loves the Lord. He never judges others for drinking, he is a remarkable Christian.

[@bobbycecere1037]

How can a person be saved at 8 years old? At that point he hasn't even made the decisions That would point him down either a path of sin or redemption. Let's say he turns 18 and decides It's totally cool to start sleeping around with various women, Is he still saved?

[@squidney5367]

God can save anyone at any age. John the baptist was a great example of that. (Luke 1:41)

[@NativeSpiritWolf]

@@squidney5367 yes, I agree. I made the decision when I was very young as well. Jesus saved me and delivered me from so much when I was a kid. He is a saviour.

[@P.H.888]

@@bobbycecere1037who is saving who? Can you be unborn again?? 😂

[@bobbycecere1037]

@@squidney5367 Of course he can. But Christ's message wasn't God saves you cause he wants to, it's YOU build faith and through that practice works. Your faith combined with your works opens you to the redeeming value of Christ's sacrifice. A child can't do any of that.

[@mike_AD]

Jesus delivered me from 6 years of heavy alcaholism INSTANTLY just by hearing a word from a preacher one sunday. Been sober 4+ years and will never have a sip again.

[@DCweldingAndArt]

Amen brother. Lost my brother to whiskey withdrawals. He was 29. I've been off hard drugs(meth, coke, heroin) for 2.5 years, ALL because of Jesus and my understanding/research about Him. GOD IS GOOD. KEEP ON GOING BROTHER. life is sooo peaceful and enjoyable WITHOUT drugs/alcohol.

[@mike_AD]

@@DCweldingAndArt oh man im so sorry to hear about your brother. But praise God for delivering you. yes i never thought i'd say that being sober is such an amazing thing. God bless

[@TylerINDY1]

@Play Win They weren't men of God. The bible specifically speaks out about false prophets and how to identify them. Acts 20:29 Matthew 7:15

[@jamietownsend3677]

Play Win we all suffer, we all cause suffering. Repent before God & follow Jesus.

[@pepethunder]

What is temptation to one, is not to another. We all must abstain from what can bring us temptation. Alcohol may not be a sin, but in your case it is a temptation. You do good to stay away from it.

[@joshuawarren1715]

What I've told my friends and family: Fire can be used to cook your food and heat your home, but you can also be burned to death with it... Decent analogy 😉

[@cheesecake5317]

Perfect response to those who don’t realize they are playing with fire

[@benjaminwessel5426]

This is a perfect analogy...it highlights the positive, fruitful use of the substance while acknowledging its dangers.

[@blazzerr714]

@@cheesecake5317 but so is gluttony So does that mean we’re playing with fire when we’re eating?

[@vesocsm]

also: a knife can be a tool, it can be a weapon

[@Moeiey]

@@blazzerr714Eating is necessary, drinking is not we must eat but not glutton. How ever we don’t have to drink therefore we don’t become dunk

[@stevienicholson8985]

I KNOW IT'S LONG, BUT YOU REALLY SHOULD READ THIS, Even though I was raised in a good holiness home and taught right, I stopped going to church and started mingling with the world at around 19, I started drinking just a little at first, just to fit in, I became an alcoholic, one night during a drunken stupor, I tried something called crank, it sobered me up and made me feel great, surely just doing a little bit here and there won't hurt me? The alcohol and crank eat a hole in my stomach, I spent over two weeks in erlanger hospital, they did emergency surgery on my stomach, called the family in because they wasn't sure I was going to make it, now I was liking how the demerol made me feel, when I was released, they gave me strong pain meds, I loved the way that made me feel better than anything else I had tried, Dad and Mom telling me, I should try not taking them, or at least cut back, and only take them when I REALLY needed them, but I had the perfect excuse right? I mean look at my stomach, I'm cut from my chest down below my belly, I continued to go back to the doctor to get refills, way after I was healed up, I practically had to beg for them, and lie to the doctor that I was still in pain, until he finally cut me off, so I went to the streets to find them, and paid extremely high prices, so now I'm an alcoholic and dope addict, My Dad came to me one day and prophesied to me, with big tears rolling down his face, he said son,I have a message for you, God told me to tell you, if you didn't straighten up, stop your wicked ways and get back in church, destruction is on your trail, and when it happens, it will be almost more than you can bare, I didn't listen, I knew it was true, because my Dad was a great man of God ( I had seen God work miracles through him before) it didn't happen right away, but when it did, It was almost more than I could bare, I lost everything I ever had, got in trouble with the law, and was looking at prison time, by this time, Dad and Mom had both passed away ( Dad died like 2 months after Mom died, married for 62 years) while I was in the drunk tank or holding cell, withdrawing, and begging God to save my soul and let me die, I meant it, ( couldn't kill myself, I already had tried, but the thought kept coming to me, if you pull the trigger, you're going to hell) so I went back to what I KNEW would work, I prayed like never before, I took awhile, it wasn't just a 2 or 3 minute prayer, but I didn't stop praying until God had mercy on me and heard my prayer, INSTANTLY, in that little jail cell, God saved me, the withdrawal was gone, sickness all gone, and for the first time in a couple years, I WANTED TO LIVE, I received another miracle, I didn't do one day in prison, I never had another craving for alcohol or drugs, that's been over 5 years ago, I'm still in church, I lead singing, I'm still shouting the victory, and so can you

[@adiyahhhh1435]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@tliw2]

Praise the Lord!!

[@lisairwin4]

Steve Nichols praise God for your miracle!

[@stevienicholson8985]

@@lisairwin4 yes ma'am, I do daily,

[@anastep6968]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your testimony

[@rangerdoc1029]

Nowhere does the bible say not to drink alcohol. However, it repeatedly says not to be drunk.

[@VVeremoose]

Agreed. I see it as similar to eating doritos. Neither offer any nutritional value at all, both are terrible for your system, both can be addictive (food addition is real, ppl), but one of those is acceptable at a Church pot luck. Sex is ok. Fornication is not. Food is ok. Gluttony is not. Why is alcohol somehow different?

[@hikingbird42]

@@VVeremoose The hint to knowing when its gluttony is that feeling when you have a large meal and you feel like throwing up

[@sandowpiano3826]

Yeah, the bible says to be sober minded. Being intoxicated by any substance is the opposite of sober. Booze, weed, and other drugs all make our minds not completely sober and alert. I don't believe it's a sin to do these things, but I believe the bible prefers that we avoid them to increase our pursuit of godliness

[@davidmuir405]

Try telling that to a Seventh Day Adventst!

[@joshdelaughder3158]

Jesus made wine for a wedding party that had already drank all the available wine. hard to believe, considering the higher alcohol content of their wine then, they would have remained sober after Jesus made them a much better quality of wine.

[@hoyavp2236]

I’m coming to terms with my addiction. Please pray for me. I think I’m one of the ones that aren’t going to make it

[@faranteparker1505]

By his strips you are healed. I have faith that you will be delivered

[@hoyavp2236]

Farante Parker thank you. Amen

[@tubaszuba]

Love you, Hoya vp. God does too! Will be praying.

[@jennroberts3837]

Call on the Lord to help you until you get your freedom....

[@peteralleyman1945]

Better seek professional help. Prayer has a proven record of doing nothing.

[@alliswell-ei4fw]

I quit drinking for 2 months. Gave myself a cheat day and got so drunk for 2 days, abused my body and now I have regrets and going back on the wagon. For some people moderation isn't possible. I think I am one of those people.

[@ChildOfGodSJ]

I pray you find people and a program to support your sobriety 🩵. Celebrate Recovery is a faith based program that I love! It incorporates worship and scripture with real-life testimonies and milestone celebrations. There are also AA, NA, and other programs.

[@boydmking1]

Quit while you still have the choice and your pride left? Don't let it ruin the rest of your life . . .

[@Delphadae]

Unfortunately, I'm realizing that I'm the same way. :/

[@tjworgull9831]

@@Delphadae same =(

[@thugginndshit]

What I do to keep myself restrained is to drink only on the weekends. If I drink one other day through the week, I can only drink on 1 day of the weekend. I like to drink so I have to discipline myself, especially because we drink socially. I found that I have a harder time controlling myself if I just cut it off so I give myself a little freedom but I have to abide by the rules. That also includes not getting drunk. I've also prayed for self control and strength when I feel weak and God gets me through.

[@thetaylorholt]

I love when people love truth more than their own opinion. SO GOOD. Aloha. Shalom.

[@LBforTRUTH]

Yes! 😍

[@traceechislett8463]

Me too! That's all that matters... What God says in his Word is 100% truth! :) Wonderful comment Taylor...God Bless You

[@benallen2942]

Yes, and also those that love the Truth more than *facts*. Since what we understand as fact is limited to human understanding.

[@sharmaineknowles4329]

God delivered me from drinking in 2018. I heard his voice loud and clear to put it away. Praises is due to him every day.

[@michaelhilton2229]

2017 for me

[@LIFEWITHWILLAM_]

2021 for me. Amen

[@patrickcannell2258]

1988 with me. Started drinking 2000 after my first wife left. Free again since 2014.

[@mitchmonteith6468]

By the Grace of God, i was able to escape the bonds of alcohol. Glory to Christ our Lord.

[@neobailey5268]

Amen

[@2bit41]

Mitch Monteith Praise Jesus for your breaking of bondage. My girlfriend is pregnant and dealing with depression because of not being able to drink what advice do you have for me on how to help her recover and never turn to alcohol again?

[@johnpaulmccarthy6112]

Mitchell Pinnell o boy, if she’s depressed now, you wait till the post natal depression kicks in. There nothing you can do other than listen to her constant moaning and realise that a drink with your friends would be better that spending 6 days of misery with her. You will probably hate her at times, just have lots of sex imagine she is someone else to get through it. She will be alright when ur kid is 2 when she is finally able to get a full nights sleep. But once you’re child is born the misery you have with her will be overshadowed by the beauty of your child. Good luck your going to need it.

[@cutedpanda00]

Drink again

[@klopez8674]

The dangers of drums Paul washer

[@BigPughBoy4]

As someone who recently turned 21 and loves the taste of certain alcohols, but never even the slightest interest in getting drunk, thank you. Many of my friends keep telling me that if I have a drink that I’ll eventually become an alcoholic; or they think bourbon is inherently a sin because it’s a higher proof. It didn’t help that for a few years growing up my family went to a church that preached that none of the wine in the Bible was ever fermented and that only pagans drank alcoholic wine.

[@PatrickBurdine]

I was just blown away by the realization that the Old Testament says that bread is to strengthen the heart, and wine is to lighten the heart and the New Testament informs us that Jesus is our bread and wine. So good!

[@Fern_Thaddeus]

Amen!!!!

[@michaelmutekedza5425]

Det14:26 which is often cited as strongest proof that the consumption of alcohol was Approved even in old testament. However, it turns out that the immediate context was focusing on tithing if you check from verse v22. So the case here was that the place where they were going was far so they would exchange their tithes which was mainly produce, into cash as they were Instructed in the scenario. Then purchase oxen, sheep, wine and strong drink. Strong drink and wine were mentioned in vs26 but the passage simply says that they must eat Before God After they purchased what was listed in 26. The reason why the very passage in vs26 simply says that they can "...eat..." and not "eat and drink" is simply because strong drink was mentioned. It was only used for offering see Numbers28:7, and all strong drink offerings were not drank but were to be poured down in the Holy Place As is indicated in Numbers 28:7. The reason why they would purchase strong drink for offering and tithe is because unfermented wine wasn't usually readily available like how fermented wine was.

[@joemonroe9456]

@@michaelmutekedza5425 And the drink offering was poured out. Everywhere else that this Hebrew word is used, it is a bad thing to drink it. Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.

[@lisastinnett806]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@joemonroe9456]

In the context of the whole Bible, alcoholic wine is condemned. 12 times we are told to be sober (abstain). Grape juice (also called wine at the time) is good for the heart, but there is no beneficial level of alcohol. Alcoholic wine represents the wrath of God (otherwise known as the wine of Sodom) as opposed to the blood of Jesus which is the "pure blood of the grape" Deut. 32

[@josephm.780]

Thank you. It's a well balanced teaching. If you can handle alcohol, do it wisely as per the scripture, if you can't handle alcohol wisely like myself then never touch it. In everything we do let's do it for the glory of God.

[@glenholmgren1218]

Amen. *Sanctified Common Sense & overarching Biblical principal of Holy Spirit Powered SELF CONTROL

[@aquila813apologetics3]

It was a balanced teaching. Much respect to him for that but more Christians need to accept the fact that God has given wine as an actual gift. To scoff at it and accuse alcohol as unGodly is to scoff at God by default, as it is to imply that his judgment on what constitutes a good gift is wrong

[@papertiger5999]

I really liked that he said at the start that Jesus need to be Lord of every area of our life. Having a glass of wine? Great. But are you letting Jesus reign over that area of your life, considering him during that? Not every time! Id like to honor God everywhere - driving to the store even. Its a challenge but a great one to shift focus like that.

[@carolinewiese5]

And unfortunately it takes some years, decades even, to realize they can't handle it. Also, the alcohol they made back then was wine. We have highly potent liquor that can be much more dangerous, easier to fall deep into it very quickly. I have a lot more respect and understanding for people who just never risk it and trust whoever told them not to drink than I did when I was younger. Time saver, life changer for many.

[@aquila813apologetics3]

@@carolinewiese5 Well in this case you are disagreeing with God and King David who describes wine as a gift in Psalm 104. Why do you want to disagree with the people of God? I don't

[@naphtal]

God has freed me from a lifetime of criticizing everyone who drank alcohol.

[@steveindorset]

Possibly the best comment here! 😉👍🏻

[@andrewmattiewalter]

Same!!

[@Weaton777]

Ditto

[@ricabulletproof3560]

Exactly

[@a.d.3803]

I’ll drink to that!

[@CrabRackune]

God bless you my brother. I needed this video. I'm an alcoholic that has been getting drunk almost every day since 17 yrs old. I'm 35. Thank you soo much for taking the time to give this speech! I needed it!

[@jamesginn3436]

I hope you overcame your demons brother.

[@connerstreet4181]

Reading this comment months later. I’m just a college student but I can still pray that you can beat this addiction.

[@SpiritFilledDisciple]

Praying for this stronghold of alcoholism to be broken off you in Jesus name! 🙏🏽 Praying for you to be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live your life in a way that brings glory to Jesus Christ! 🙏🏽

[@ChildOfGodSJ]

I pray you find people and a program to support your sobriety 🩵. Celebrate Recovery is a faith based program that I love! It incorporates worship and scripture with real-life testimonies and milestone celebrations. There are also AA, NA, and other programs.

[@afbriant]

I actually preached this to my home church congregation. I straight up said look at the freedom we have and also the responsibility to balance it out. The following week a member told me he the message helped him spend a week sober for the first time in years... Like freedom in Jesus is powerful. This is a great teaching.

[@michaelmutekedza5425]

Det14:26 which is often cited as strongest proof that the consumption of alcohol was Approved even in old testament. However, it turns out that the immediate context was focusing on tithing if you check from verse v22. So the case here was that the place where they were going was far so they would exchange their tithes which was mainly produce, into cash as they were Instructed in the scenario. Then purchase oxen, sheep, wine and strong drink. Strong drink and wine were mentioned in vs26 but the passage simply says that they must eat Before God After they purchased what was listed in 26. The reason why the very passage in vs26 simply says that they can "...eat..." and not "eat and drink" is simply because strong drink was mentioned. It was only used for offering see Numbers28:7, and all strong drink offerings were not drank but were to be poured down in the Holy Place As is indicated in Numbers 28:7. The reason why they would purchase strong drink for offering and tithe is because unfermented wine wasn't usually readily available like how fermented wine was.

[@vigilance4749]

Amen. Freedom also comes with responsibility. Its true.

[@jgilbert8432]

Wow that's interesting. I cant help but wonder if you preached complete abstinence, would that have had the same positive effect on him. Im thinking it wouldnt have so it is amazing how much preaching truth can do to really change a life.

[@stevemclendon827]

@@michaelmutekedza5425 Disagree entirely here. Let's first look at Numbers 28:7. The 'strong drink' offering was to be done daily, not just during a festival, and done only by a priest. Even though strong drink is liquid, is is referred to as a 'food offering'. In Deut. 14: 26 it plainly says "whatever your appetite craves" [ESV] or "for whatsoever thy soul desireth" [KJV]. It is clearly speaking about consumption by the individual as he desires...not passing it on as some sort of offering.

[@michaelmutekedza5425]

@@stevemclendon827 : not about drinking

[@trevorjamesfox]

I love how you say, "don't make it a rule for everybody just because it's a rule for you"

[@carlybfilmclub5851]

Oh yeah

[@Goodwishestou]

Bad rule...good rule...always choose good ..for God is good

[@channel-qz5yq]

Exactly, esepcially if its not a Sin to begin with.

[@MayBlake_Channel]

Exactly! I've seen people (within the last month) who have received a personal convictions from God to not celebrate Halloween AT ALL, and one who recived a personal conviction to avoid Natural Family Planning, and then went on to say that God wants YOU to do the same thing. God wants ALL Christians to have NOTHING to do with Halloween and God wants ALL Christian couples to avoid Natural Family Planning and have as many kids as they end up having. That kind of attitude makes me very angry. Yes, objective morality does exist. However, there can be individual instance where God calls you to go far beyond objective morality and follow a specific mission or life-style that he lays on you. And I speak as someone who has had God convict me personally on a particular matter, so this isn't just me wanting to live my life however I feel like living it.

[@joshipp761]

The Christain life is not about rules, but a lifestlye of surrender.

[@naturally_danii]

"If this is about alcohol and not about Jesus... you'll abuse both your abstinence and your liberties." Wow! Never thought about such a foundational question. Great reminder, thank you

[@michaelmutekedza5425]

Det14:26 which is often cited as strongest proof that the consumption of alcohol was Approved even in old testament. However, it turns out that the immediate context was focusing on tithing if you check from verse v22. So the case here was that the place where they were going was far so they would exchange their tithes which was mainly produce, into cash as they were Instructed in the scenario. Then purchase oxen, sheep, wine and strong drink. Strong drink and wine were mentioned in vs26 but the passage simply says that they must eat Before God After they purchased what was listed in 26. The reason why the very passage in vs26 simply says that they can "...eat..." and not "eat and drink" is simply because strong drink was mentioned. It was only used for offering see Numbers28:7, and all strong drink offerings were not drank but were to be poured down in the Holy Place As is indicated in Numbers 28:7. The reason why they would purchase strong drink for offering and tithe is because unfermented wine wasn't usually readily available like how fermented wine was.

[@benallen2942]

Yes! Eyes on Creator, not on creation!! 💗

[@brass1951]

@@michaelmutekedza5425 we get it. You don't have to keep repeating it.

[@clay25420]

@@michaelmutekedza5425 Did you really listen, or were you just here to disagree with a pastor about God's word? I ask because you are literally doing what the pastor says we should be careful about not doing at the beginning... If you can't articulate what that thing he was talking about is, you in fact did not hear in earnest.

[@michaelmutekedza5425]

@@clay25420 : Scripture unfortunately labels anyone teaching this message a false teacher 👇 If a man should go about and utter wind and lies, saying, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be the preacher for this people! Micah 2 v11 RSV

[@keithsparling5537]

I am a recovering alcoholic that struggled for decades, terrible.... roller coaster ride life. And then I opened my heart to God and ask him to come into my heart, and do what he must to help me...I am sober today....alive! Most of all I am humble, and greatful to my Father and my Savior. Thank you Father. You can do this too! Hes waiting for you, no matter what...

[@WellManNerd]

God is seemingly very involved in this man’s heart!! He presents truth, with no intent other than to share it, glory to the LORD most high.

[@2CHACHOUU]

WHICH GOD?

[@keithelrod777]

God always teaches us the spiritual with the physical. Alcohol is very dangerous to many humans. But some can drink without being drunk. But what is God teaching us? We read in Scripture to not be drunk with wine but be filled with the Holy Spirit. Alcohol is "physical" "spirits". "Spiritual" Spirit is the Holy Spirit. Instead of a BAC level, which is a blood alcohol content (physical meaning), we should be focused on a BHSC, which is Blood Holy Spirit Content. Look deep into the actual alcohol fermentation process, we have grape juice etc., we add yeast (although not necessary, yeast naturally floats in our air), the yeast eats the sugar and produces alcohol. Check out my Amazon book, the 7 Feasts of a Highly Effective God, in the book I show that the 7 Feasts from Leviticus 23 are actually the full Gospel Message. So during the first Spring Feasts; Passover, Unleavened Bread and First Fruits we have Unleavened Bread eaten, Bread without yeast, picture of Christ without yeast, without sin. BUT after the 49 Days of Weeks, Weeks being the 7th Feast, the time in which Jesus appeared alive to His followers after the Crucifixion, the very next Day was Day 50, Pentecost. At Pentecost we can now have yeast, why? Why is yeast now allowed? Because this yeast is a picture of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ conquered sin (Fall Feasts: Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Tabernacles) and death (Spring Feasts: Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits and Weeks) and then He sent us the Helper, which is the Holy Spirit. This is the full Gospel. After the Work of Christ, this "Yeast" puffs up, not with drunkenness, but with the Holy Spirit, Hallelujah!!!

[@lpngolfer]

Keith Elrod I’m going to read your book. Very interesting!

[@keithelrod777]

@@lpngolfer Awesome!!! Thank you!!! If you have any questions just go to my channel, keith elrod, and comment there. I actually have a video about the book on my channel.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊😊😊

[@fayebeckstead1622]

The devil can come as an "angel of light", don't be deceived!

[@traceyhamm3047]

Next month will be 2 years since I took my last drink and I was a daily drinker, not a drunk (I may be kidding myself) but at least a glass of wine ... or two ... weekends more. Amazingly, GOD entered my life, I was born again and I never thought about taking another drink, NOT ONCE. I never withdrew and never desired it again (I gave away almost $2000 of very good wine I had collected). When GOD sends us the Holy Spirit, physiological changes also happen to us ... miraculous things happen in our lives. Peace and love to everyone ❣️

[@kodingkrusader2765]

This Mike dude doesnt actually know the bible. He misrepresented multiple things in a previous video. He has the tongue of sata

[@ravinderkaur3649]

Praise to Lord! Pat to you Tracey Hamm that you surrendered yourself to the Holy Spirit and let Him do His Wonders in Your Life! Be Sober and Be Humble and Save Yourself from the Satanic World! Shalom to You!

[@inthematrix4649]

Praise God 🙌 . I just love how much God wants us to know and love him. God Bless you Tracey

[@rebecabecaful]

Tracey Hamm I’m by no means a drunk, I used to drink to get drunk, but now I just enjoy a glass or two, mainly on weekends, but not every weekend. Maybe this is what’s holding me back from a deeper relationship with Jesus. Hmmmm...

[@gamer197730]

Tracey Hamm amen!

[@paulinthailand]

i became christian 18 months ago that was when i stopped drink and drugs. in 18 months i had one drink and remember why i stopped the booze and cocaine. i was a bar owner so was an everyday thing for me. thank you jesus

[@pearlyq3560]

God bless you Paul!! What wonderful news that you are saved. Pick up your cross daily, one step at a time and you will do it!! Look for that way out when tempted. Call His name, He will give you a way out every time -- sometimes only a second -- grab onto the way out so you don't miss it! Been there myself. Hugs from Canada

[@melindachisholm6418]

I’m with ya!

[@rosaliedecontie4864]

2 months sober. I know what your saying about how its readily available. Prayer is my power.

[@korymcconkey834]

Awesome!

[@carolinespostcards]

inspired, praying for you 💓

[@jessyrichards6703]

I grew up believing alcohol to be a sin. I met my husband who grew up in a beautiful Christian family where moderate alcohol was enjoyed in Biblical way. We both tore the scriptures apart to find whatever was truth and side with that. It became clear that moderate alcohol wasn't only not a sin, but a blessing. After considering my personal nature to addiction I considered that I had temperament in other areas of my life, and felt God's blessing to partake as I read His Word. But before trying it I had to work through my thoughts about drunkenness. The world makes it sound like alcohol isn't any fun unless you get drunk, which of course forbidden by Scripture. My husband helped me understand that the truth is opposite. Drinking wine and it making the heart glad is the fun part, drinking too much isn't any fun at all. After years of partaking I agree with that. We see it as a blessing that must be in submission to God. That being said, our society doesn't support good principles in discipline. In my experience alcohol can only be part of my life with strict discipline. I've noticed a sort of discipline part of the Bible that doesn't seem to exist in most circles today. Approaching alcohol without discipline will lead to ruin. If I live thinking I'm immune to it, I'm being arrogant! That's why humble dependence on God has to go with the decision to drink.

[@amyunick5674]

Amen!

[@dalbs4466]

Question: What happens if someone from your church finds out you drink alcohol, so they start drinking alcohol and don’t realise they can’t exercise the same discipline as you, and starts getting drunk? Just a simple question with no bad intent

[@m____w____6981]

@@dalbs4466 1) They are responsible for their own decisions. 2) What happens when Christians in your church find out you watch movies so they start watching movies which leads them to watch pornography? Is that your fault?

[@dalbs4466]

@@m____w____6981 of course it’s not your fault, but it doesn’t help either. You also don’t want to be a contributing factor for someone falling into sin. Here’s just a quick example. Our church loves football. Every time our local team would play, a bunch of us would head to the pub because it was big enough to accommodate everyone. We would watch the game in the dinner area which is separate from the bar, order a meal, and head home once the game is finished. We had been doing this for years. We’ll one night one of the new converts ended up staying til 2 in the morning and got drunk. Was it our fault? No. Is he responsible for his own decisions? Yes. But we didn’t realise he couldn’t exercise the same disciplines as us, and we unintentionally were a contributing factor to him falling. We no longer watch football at the pub anymore.

[@suestephan3255]

Jessy, yes God is right always. It is true that the fermenting process today is that the wine is stronger, so just gave a small glass say with dinner. In Jesus time they had thin drink a lots of wine and some did to be intoxicated. Today 2, 3 glasses of wine can intoxicate change your mood, make you sleepy. I asked my then 14 year old to refrain from alcohol and he would never regret it. He called me last year at 17 to say Grammy I want yfouc to knobs I am not going to take alcohol, he said what bid Iv like it and so I don’t want to find out. It was a request I made but it was always his choice to make.

[@howardmanley3388]

37 years sober now because God revealed himself to me.... “ there’s no more crucial moment in a persons life then when she or he is encountered by God , that moment set in motion the rest of one’s life..🙏

[@tonytran07]

@@l0wl1f3 can't speak for Howard but Jesus appeared before me in a vision after I prayed in tears, repenting of my sins that I was unaware of. God opened my eyes then and there and I started bawling. I then felt tired on a California king size bed and slept. While sleeping, I was moved to the other end of the bed, rotated 90 degrees with my legs hanging off the bed and my arms spread out on the bed as if on the cross. Outside the window was Jesus in the sky. Gigantic! As if a someone scaled him up. He held his hands out towards me:. "Father son holy spirit". God knew I would not have forgiven myself and would believe I would not be forgiven for my sins, so he revealed himself to me. I wanted to run but I can't move I wanted to scream but nothing came out My sweat was so terrified it froze from within my skins. I was terrified but I couldn't move. After that, everything went black. The moment I opened my eyes again, I was in the same position opposite of bed, legs still hanging off the bed, arms still spread as if on cross and facing the window. I got up and ran out of the room. That was turning point of my life. Spring of 2003

[@wallacebrown9308]

As is true for many things, alcohol can be a blessing from God or a tool of the devil, one needs to be wise in its use and avoid its misuse.

[@memowilliam9889]

@SAM Colt ... it has its medicinal uses; plus, it can run an engine or clean a wound. Proverbs 31:6 “Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.” I Timothy 5:23 “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.”

[@run4cmt]

Very wise words. Anything God has given us as a gift can be used to sin.

[@johncronin5311]

Why bother,?

[@johncronin5311]

Why do you think they call it spirits?

[@carlgfry9]

What are the blessings of ingesting alcohol?

[@teairraweiss4195]

Jesus Christ delivered me 7 years ago from alcohol and drugs!! Been clean and sober ever since! Praise God!

[@kimberlyjennings618]

Wow! Amen 🙌🏻🔥

[@Ms.noelp453]

Praise God 🫶🏽👏🏼

[@gahzicoh1622]

People don't abuse alcohol, they abuse themselves WITH alcohol. Great video!

[@keithlawrence4952]

Your comment that “we cannot build our theology on things that aren’t true” is absolutely correct ! Thank you for your spiritual honesty and clarity !

[@eshetchayil6246]

Mike Winger is such an articulate teacher; really appreciate him. God has given him a wonderful gift!

[@1Keldrid]

100%. And I'm very careful of teachers of the Word. He is 100% a gifted Word of God teacher.

[@leemast4010]

As an alcoholic in recovery this is the very best sermon on this I ha e ever heard!!! Thank you so much!! And God bless

[@eliasmarianov]

I hope your journey is still going strong. God bless

[@fiwarelli]

I'm so tired of failing, but I never give up. Now I’m on the first day of not drinking anything again. Last time I lasted many moons. I hope this time it last forever. I have been dealing with if it’s ok to drink or not. I thank you for the hard work you have done with your Bible study. I’m one of those that make problems when I drink. So, when you said everything that you did about drinking too much, and that alcohol makes issues in your life, then you should never drink. hope that the Lord can strengthen me, so that my walk can be glorifying God. Trying to be Christian and not sin is the hardest thing I have ever tried. I used to think that Christians was weak and silly. Now I understand that they are the strongest people on the face of the earth. I wish I had a priest or pastor I could speak with, or a church, preferably both. Home in Norway the churches are destroyed. Not materialistic destroyed, but it’s a waste land of dead Church communities, most churches where I come from don’t even have a dedicated priest. The church doors are closed most of the time, else then when there is some kind of event. Lucifer has done grate work in Norway, destroying our Christian values, culture, and communities. These ministries that share there content online is a blessing. I’m just rambling on, if someone read this comment, God bless you. Thanks again for sharing these teachings. Be blessed in Jesus Christ almighty name. Amen. I hope I get saved one day.

[@Artcore103]

Jesus is our only high priest and only mediator, under the new testament/covenant a priest is not a thing that exists, except in the sense that we are all priests spiritually. Catholicism or Orthodox or any denomination with a priest is in error in that area. That does suck about Norway but at least you have the internet... but I suspect there are still thousands of like-minded Bible believing Christians out there, maybe they're dispersed or hard to find, but they're there, just maybe not in your town I don't know. But I pray God will lead you fellowship there and even a good church. If one doesn't exist maybe it's even you who should change that.

[@promisepenton6669]

@fiwarelli You can do this… but probably not without Jesus. I’m almost 17.5 mo sober from a 17yr long alcohol addiction and while I use and appreciate all the psychology and education about addiction I’ve gotten from treatment and addiction therapist ( check out put the shovel down’s channel) until I brought myself to Jesus and was willing to let him change me I couldn’t do it. This is a hard video to watch as an alcoholic because he actually does not address the heartbreak and prison of addiction with any real compassion at all. I’m kinda of surprised and disappointed. I like this guy but this video while informative lacked compassion for us. You actually cannot know before drinking if your mind and body will react in a way that makes you susceptible to addiction. People drink the same amount and different brain reactions. It’s not a fault issue, you didn’t knowingly run into this trap but Jesus can save you from this trap. Relapse is often part of addiction but it doesn’t have to be… I cling to that. If I relapse I will try again and I don’t live in condemnation because I’m in him now, I just have to really repent and turn towards him. In rehab God spoke to me for the first time. I begged and cried for him to rescue me from certain death and he told me “I will rescue you if you make yourself available to me” I took it to heart. I ran to church but first on KZbin and later in my neighborhood. I read the Bible and connect with other alcoholics and Christian’s and I actively go after what he may have for me. I am vigilant and avoid complacency by daily evaluations of myself. I don’t condemn myself, I let him redirect me. I read the AA book and participate in Celebrate Recovery (both are online so you could go) Nobody will be able to understand you like another alcoholic so find a way to connect. This is what I’ve done so far and it’s working. If you ask Jesus to forgive you and live for him your sin and shame are no more and you can learn what your real identity is according to him. I promise you it’s incredibly amazing. Don’t give up and don’t let anyone shame you or tell you freedom from this isn’t possible. Jesus can rescue you too!!!! 🎉

[@krissmork]

Å slutte med synd er det vanskeligste en kan prøve på. La oss gi oss over til Herrens forsørgende oppdragelse og stole på at vår gode Far virker alle ting til det gode for oss som elsker Ham. Gjennom livets prøvelser vil troen bli renset og lutres som gullet i ilden, tross troen er så mye mer verdt enn gull. Den Hellige Ånd bærer fram sin hellige frukt - du sier du før trodde at kristne var svake og tåpelige. Jeg sier meg, som kristen, enig! Vi er svake, og vi er tåpelige, og det er nettopp det som kvalifiserer oss for Herrens nåde. For som Herren sier til Paulus: Min nåde er nok for deg, for min kraft fullendes i skrøpelighet. Og igjen sier Paulus: "Men det dåraktige i verden, det utvalgte Gud seg for å gjøre de vise til skamme. Og det som er svakt i verden, det utvalgte Gud seg for å gjøre det sterke til skamme. Det som er lavt i verden, og det som er foraktet, det utvalgte Gud seg, det som ingenting er, for å gjøre det til intet som er noe - for at intet kjød skal rose seg for Gud." Så jeg sier heller, takk Gud for min skrøpelighet! For jeg vet at ved den vil du vise Deg sterk! Ja, "synden skal ikke herske over dere, for dere er ikke under lov, men under nåde". Så la deg ikke overmanne av at du føler deg svak ovenfor det onde! Du skal tross alt ikke rose deg foran Gud. Den friheten du oppnår vil bli gitt deg fra oven, Han som alle gode gaver går ut ifra. På den dagen er det bare Herren som skal stå høyt og æret, og vi skal bøye oss for Ham - fordi det var ikke oss som fikk det til, men Han i oss og gjennom oss. Ja, for Herren er "Han som fyller alt i alle". Det er ikke noe igjen for oss selv å fylle! Så frykt ikke, "For det har behaget deres Far å gi dere riket." Og igjen, kjære bror, kirken står sterkt i Norge. La ikke det som kaller seg kirke få male et vrangt bilde av den sanne menighet for deg! Det er sant det som Herren sa om sin kirke, at "dødsrikets porter skal ikke få makt over den". Vi er spredt, men vi er der. En dag skal vi samles. Så la oss tjene Herren der vi er, i de samfunnene og de kirkene som er. Herren bevarer sine, for "Min Far, som har gitt meg dem, er større enn alle, og ingen kan rive dem ut av min Fars hånd." Vær sterk i Herren! All velsignelse til deg, hilsen en ung broder fra Bergen :))

[@WandaVick-i2w]

AMEN GLORY TO GOD JESUS CHRIST HOLY SPIRIT

[@TonyMulatto]

Right there with you, I struggle myself

[@amykey7924]

😊 Thank you for this message I grew up with wine on the table rarely abused it but grew to love the different varieties in the pairing with the meal in as a Christian I continued to enjoy my glass of wine with dinner and this is set me free from any type of guilt. wine has always meant sharing good conversation And a meal with a friend to me

[@pililani_blessings]

THIS IS WHAT THE HOLY GHOST TAUGHT ME FROM THE BIBLE IN THE BIBLE THEY ARE TWO TYPES OF WINE 1)Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol and 2) Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. It was unfermented wine which is GRAPE JUICE that Jesus Christ our Lord made at the wedding at Cana in Galilee. Drinking alcohol,,,beers..liqour is sin before God. Drinking and drunkenness both sins because they defile the temple of God which is our bodies (1 Corinth 3 v 16-17) Just like smoking...doing drugs...are also sins before God because they DEFILE HIS TEMPLE which are our bodies. NOTE: ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK POSITIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. and ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK NEGATIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol Pililani Blessings Mughogho Malawi, Africa

[@PNW_614]

I completely understand your point. My family's from Belgium. Belgians, same as Germans, don't drink much water. It's been part of our customs to enjoy a glass of wine or beer with a meal. I grew up in a very loving home. No one in our family became and alcoholic, because we were taught to enjoy things in moderation and with self-control. When I became a Christian, I noticed that our customs were misunderstood by other Christians here in America. But, I know that it has to do with the fact that, like Pastor Mike said, people have been taught to believe that the Bible condemns anything that's alcoholic/fermented, when in fact it is the abuse of it which is condemned by the Scriptures.

[@ourragdollboys]

Remember the wedding and how Jesus turned water into the best wine ever so people celebrated and the wedding was a success. I love my wine too and the people I shared wine with as it brings good feelings and memories. But if your just drinking to get drunk and sabotage your life then that's a whole different thing.

[@ellenw1881]

2020 was my first full year without a sip, and also got off anxiety meds PRAISE GOD, not in my own strength.

[@ubyy1]

God got me off of anxiety by teaching me God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Also Proverbs 3:5 and 6. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths. Also whatsoever things are true here on it's just lovely of a good record virtuous and praiseworthy think on these things. Hard to be depressed when you're thinking positive thoughts and praising God.

[@azadgavit7403]

I would be glad if someone says in brief if it is sin or not?

[@HolinessUntoTheLord.]

@@azadgavit7403 Yes, consuming alcohol is a sin.

[@Phooie]

@@HolinessUntoTheLord. nope. Drunkenness is a sin.

[@marmitenot.]

How awesome, Ellen!

[@costamma33]

This needs to be preached way more often, it’s a problem in the Western church. I love that he addressed both the good and the bad, truly seeking the truth and Lords will. Well done, God bless!

[@azadgavit7403]

I would be glad if someone says in brief if it is sin or not?

[@josephphillips3985]

@@azadgavit7403 alcohol is not sin, and that is the summary of his statement.

[@helloitsme7553]

@@azadgavit7403 the summary is this: Drinking an appropriate amount of alcohol isnt sin and even seen as a nice thing in the bible. Drinking too much is sin, the border lies at when it makes you drunk, addicted or stops the holy spirit from being able to work in you

[@missmegan3694]

@@azadgavit7403 Alcohol is not sin, but drinking to the point of making poor decisions and drunkenness is sinful.

[@glenholmgren1218]

@@azadgavit7403 whatever is NOT Of FAITH is Sin … ask The Lord - could be different for you than some other people. Only The Lord knows for sure. obey HIM only!✅☝️👍🙏🏻😁

[@richardreads8675]

I was led by the Lord to quit drinking as a new believer at age 21, I seemed to fail badly at social drinking my 1st year as a believer. Often waking up the next morning realizing I had about 3-6 drinks more than I intended to and felt real badly about it. It was hard to let go of it as drinking was very ingrained in my Irish American upbringing , but I felt a strong leading from the Lord at the time. Recently, 35 yrs later, I've thought about trying to social drink again and even prayed about it, figuring I'm a bit older and maybe can handle it. One day it just dawned on me that He told me to quit drinking and hasn't said to go back to it. I take comfort in the scripture that says to not be drunk with wine, but to be filled with the Spirit. So folks like me have something from God to take that place, and to ask Him to fill me with His Spirit often. Kudos to those that can handle a drink in Christ (Im probably a little jealous ), those folks can probably take it or leave it. No need to be legalistic about it on either end, we have freedom in Christ. But I do suggest that drinkers examine themselves and watch what fruit it bears out. I suggest dropping it if it seems that temptations increase while drinking or you find yourself regretting anything you've said or done the night before, or if you often find your thoughts too obsessed with your next drink or social events coming up. I met 2 old Christians a few years back, one would give testimony about God delivering him from booze and even had a tape about him aired on the radio through Moody broadcasting , the other taught men for many years how to get and stay sober in a Christian rehab and was now elderly and retired. Both, as old men, got back into drinking as seniors. One would have the largest bottle of wine I've ever seen by his chair and sip all day long, stressing that it was medicine for him (pure nonsense) the other would talk non stop about where his daughter and he would be going for dinner the coming weekend. Not about the meal but about what he would drink. Totally obsessed and unaware.They were both patients of mine at the time (I'm a home health nurse) and I knew it was not a coincidence . I took it as a warning at the time(ten years ago), now I need to heed it .A book by Jack Deere(biography) called Even in our Darkness seemed to highlight how it played a large role in devastating his family. Very honest book and he doesn't knock alcohol. We have the God given freedom for it, but I think we need to examine ourselves very honestly also , alcoholism can be a very subtle, clever snake

[@queenwomba3148]

I’ve never heard anyone preach so comprehensively about this topic 🙏🏽🙌🏽 Thank you so much .. such a blessed sermon 🙏🏽

[@azadgavit7403]

I would be glad if someone explain in brief if it is sin or not?

[@queenwomba3148]

@@azadgavit7403 drinking alcohol is not a sin. What is a sin is drunkardness. So if you have your glass of whatever as you're chatting with friends , you're not sinning. But once you have so many glasses that your mind even gets clouded and you can't even think straight - remember we always have to be sober minded- that's when the sin kicks in... Once you feel yourself moving away from the sober state then stop before you sin.

[@azadgavit7403]

@@queenwomba3148 Thank you for the explaination

[@TatoSoup]

@@queenwomba3148 very well said

[@brandontodd1744]

I was saved at the beginning of this year. 2020 has been such a massive blessing from the LORD. Raised in church my whole life. Never followed Christ and at 32yo God rescued me from Himself to Himself. This year has been the most radical year of my life and the most fulfilling, sin recognizing, bible reading, Jesus loving, bible learning, prayerful, love finding, love recognizing, God loving year of my life. Said all that to say this: I've done a morning radio show for 6 years in my small town. Very secular. Very sinful. Exited the show almost immediately. 1 Cor. 10:31 "...whatever you eat, drink, whatever you do, do for the glory of God." Next Sunday God has blessed me to start a Christian show on the same country music station I used to do mornings. One day per week. Sunday. This video has blessed me in a huge way of showing me the proper way to talk about and present sides. Very very well done. God has certainly richly blessed you. Glory to Him. Looking forward to continuing to learn through your videos. Jesus is Lord. He is worthy.

[@dazdavis7896]

2020 was far from a blessing from the lord. It was a living hell for most of the world. Ask the people who lost their businesses because their worthless governor wouldn’t let them open up how much of a blessing 2020 was to them. Maybe it was for you, and you should be grateful for that, but for most of the world it wasn’t. “2 weeks to stop the spread” turned into well over a year real quick.

[@LBforTRUTH]

That’s amazing! That God saved you from religion to Himself 💕 So cool you get to serve the God that made you and saved you using the skills you have! 😃

[@MrRichard1280]

@@dazdavis7896 The blessing was his salvation. I am sure that he would not refute the reality that 2020 was rough for the world, but for someone who has just had their sin washed away, it wouldn't matter if they were in the middle of a hurricane.

[@medicineandministryleonard5008]

This is the most balanced teaching I’ve heard so far in my 52 years of existence! Thank you Pastor Mike! God bless!

[@aquila813apologetics3]

beer and wine is a gift from God

[@michaelmutekedza5425]

@@aquila813apologetics3 Det14:26 which is often cited as strongest proof that the consumption of alcohol was Approved even in old testament. However, it turns out that the immediate context was focusing on tithing if you check from verse v22. So the case here was that the place where they were going was far so they would exchange their tithes which was mainly produce, into cash as they were Instructed in the scenario. Then purchase oxen, sheep, wine and strong drink. Strong drink and wine were mentioned in vs26 but the passage simply says that they must eat Before God After they purchased what was listed in 26. The reason why the very passage in vs26 simply says that they can "...eat..." and not "eat and drink" is simply because strong drink was mentioned. It was only used for offering see Numbers28:7, and all strong drink offerings were not drank but were to be poured down in the Holy Place As is indicated in Numbers 28:7. The reason why they would purchase strong drink for offering and tithe is because unfermented wine wasn't usually readily available like how fermented wine was.

[@aquila813apologetics3]

@@michaelmutekedza5425 desperate You just dont like drinking alcohol so you want to twist the scriptures to fit your stance. Just accept you are wrong.

[@johnlewis8934]

@@aquila813apologetics3if you feel this strongly with lots of Alcohol in your house, you need the second part

[@aquila813apologetics3]

@@johnlewis8934 And if you live in a big house and love your material possessions then you need to re read the Bible. Jesus speaks against wealth cotinuously. Yet you killjoy Christians who like to perceive alcohol as a sin have no issue with accumulating wealth. Jesus spoke strongly against the latter and lived as a poor man while you all jolly it up as rich men.

[@Garricher5958]

So many people in the comments want to interject their ‘personal experiences’ rather than actually comment on the points that you have brought to light in this sermon. Sorry Mike that people think that their experiences trump the Bible and its balanced teaching on this subject. Thank you for the time that you spent before the Lord in preparing this sermon.

[@5250ITW]

Sober since July 2010!

[@323azteca]

Congrats and God bless you infinitely!

[@codymarkley8372]

@Tom R please note, some people struggle to controll this area of their life, and its best they dont drink at all. Romans 14 talks well of the consience and the evil of leading someone to stumble in their conviction

[@melvinjohnson9372]

Ittakeswill June '11 for me thank the Almighty

[@melvinjohnson9372]

@Tom R alcohol is like most things that get you high a drug and work that it allows demons to enter you due to lowered inhibition so it best no to drink lest you sip wine at dinner

[@kellyanne7225]

Tom R No, not everyone can do this. My husband doesn’t drink anymore because one or maybe two alcoholic beverages was not enjoyable. He wanted rip up the entire six pack and get his drink on, or nothing at all. Someday, maybe he will feel differently but with all of the pod casts and former drinkers that he has listened to over the past year while he was trying to quit, he learned that some absolutely can’t “sober drink”.

[@benjaminmondu3573]

I am 29 years old and I have never drunk alcohol since I was born in a Christian family and my parents forbid it to anyone living in our house and even 12 years after my salvation I have never tasted it. I bless God for helping me not to condemn or judge those who drink alcohol. I thank God very much for your teaching which has enlightened me a lot about alcohol because I have always had many questions about it. Bless you Folllowed from The Republic Democratic of the Congo

[@allahkiraza577]

Then you are real follower of the holly prophet Jesus

[@pililani_blessings]

THIS IS WHAT THE HOLY GHOST TAUGHT ME FROM THE BIBLE IN THE BIBLE THEY ARE TWO TYPES OF WINE 1)Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol and 2) Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. It was unfermented wine which is GRAPE JUICE that Jesus Christ our Lord made at the wedding at Cana in Galilee. Drinking alcohol,,,beers..liqour is sin before God. Drinking and drunkenness both sins because they defile the temple of God which is our bodies (1 Corinth 3 v 16-17) Just like smoking...doing drugs...are also sins before God because they DEFILE HIS TEMPLE which are our bodies. NOTE: ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK POSITIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. and ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK NEGATIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol Pililani Blessings Mughogho Malawi, Africa Pililani Blessings Mughogho Malawi, Africa

[@tonyfrederickson6692]

your not missing anything,

[@carolynking6874]

I have never seen anybody made better by drinking alcohol but have seen tons whose lives are completely ruined by drinking it

[@Godisgreater123]

Thanks for this video.. Now, I can understand why I feel so much JOY when I get to have a glass of very good wine with my elderly parents... It is a Blessing from God!! Praise God!

[@barrypolicelli7973]

I trusted the Lord when i was 22 yrs old and I am 67 now . I have served as deacon and elder in my church and heard lots of teaching on this subject. By and large this is THE BEST and the most comprehensive message I have ever heard regarding this subjectis. Thank you

[@LouisaWatt]

I learned a lot about responsibility from my uncle who was a sober alcoholic for 40 years. He went through AA and I’m pretty sure God saved him from death. He totally had alcohol in his house. He drove his wife to wineries. He picked his adult kids up from clubs. He understood that it was his weakness and not theirs. Great man.

[@lucidarose613]

It's a spiritual doorway to devils, to enter the spiritual realm illegally. It is not safe for anyone js.

[@HeatherE303]

What is a sober alcoholic?

[@omnitroph1501]

@@HeatherE303 if I interpret correctly, a former alcoholic.

[@Mykee3d]

@@HeatherE303 a sober alcoholic is someone who doesn't drink (sober part) but they still consider their identity as alcoholic, forever potentially dependent on alcohol, if they let it into their lives even one time. It's an Alcoholics Anonymous term, and is why they begin their meetings with "hello, my name is". " and I'm an alcoholic.

[@andersonnorthconstruction4691]

@@lucidarose613 that’s why the god of the universe said to use tithe money to buy booze so your heart would be merry before him.

[@karennicholson4167]

Great teaching! The pastors that I have heard speak against drinking altogether have all had issues with alcohol in their past, but didn't teach it from a biblical perspective. Very well done, fair and unbiased. Thank you, Mike.

[@johnv.2072]

This is the most biblical teaching I have heard on alcohol. Thank you for handling the Word of God correctly and teaching truth instead of your opinion.

[@Aussboi]

I remember growing up in a church that condemned drinking as a sin. When a majority of the church was very obese and after church would usually gather at the local buffets to indulge in gluttony

[@wtcb7892]

Agreed your body should treated as a temple not a barn😂

[@AliciaGuitar]

You went to my church too?

[@sethlowman7025]

Being overweight and being a glutton are not the same. I know people who hardly eat anything, but they still gain mass.

[@MrDeathray117]

@@sethlowman7025 calories in calories out. Not to say that some people don't have diseases that make it more difficult to lose weight, but our bodies are not nuclear reactors. The energy to sustain an obese person comes from the amount and types of food they eat.

[@sethlowman7025]

@@MrDeathray117 You are completely ignoring how difficult losing weight is. the average human is required to eat between 2000-2500 calories daily. While resting, the human body burns between 50-70 calories per hour. to lose a single pound the average person needs to create a calorie deficit of 3500 calories. I would argue that these situations could be more so about slothfulness than gluttony. I personally am a slim person. I've never weighed over 175 pounds. I used to weigh 150 about 4 years ago now I'm 165. I have a job where I am on my feet 8 hours a day. When I am at work I give my 100%, I am a top performer. I hardly ever reach the calorie requirements that are recommended for a day yet I don't lose weight? I think making assumptions as to why someone is the size they are or in the situation they are in is wrong. Worry about yourselves.

[@shawnweikle4114]

That must have been difficult to deliver to the flock. I appreciate the time you took in prayer and in research. I am an alcohol abuser have been for many years. I started reading my Bible about a year ago and alcohol is something that has been convicting me as well as smoking. I appreciate your insights and that you stuck to the Word. I pray anyone going through what I'm going through will be delivered and used for testimony to His glory! In Jesus name! Amen. God bless you in multitude with His love mercy grace and peace.

[@RV-there-Yet]

Shawn, my prayer is that your efforts continue to be blessed, protected, and multiplied~ in Jesus' name. *I'm compelled to tell you that I had instant love for you while reading your comment, as in my heart filled up instantly- so, I love you. There's that. I'm sure plenty of other humans do too, as it should be. I think your honesty & your hope- along with such selfless love & prayer for others who may be going through the same is responsible, at least in part, considering I don't really know you. Yet God shows us how connected we truly are, & in all sorts of ways. I did experience the same conviction, about 10 yrs ago~ actually, for about 12 yrs prior to that as well. So it had been bothering my spirit off & on for a long time. I did choose to ask God for help, and eventually, I was delivered/stopped/no longer enjoyed the escape, etc. I don't know why it took that long, & I try not to dwell on that. I'm sure grateful to be free from the habit, & it has led me ever further into focusing on what goes into my body, my mind~ even who or what is in my life in any way. In fact, my life is so peaceful & free- it's awesome. Again, I'm pretty sure it's not something I was going to do without the Lord. 🙋‍Sammy in AZ

[@williamgodfrey2534]

Shawn, I had always been a social drinker, all my life, and when I turned 40 years old I bought a motorcycle and started hanging out at biker clubs and really started getting in to drinking then. A lot of things happened in my life during that and I started drinking vodka every day from the time I got up in the morning until I went to bed at night and I done this for 6 years straight. Needless to say my body finally broke down and I had a heart attack. This didn't stop me though, I continued for about another 6 months after that and then one night, while drinking, I decided to open the Bible and read like you did. I got to the gospel of John where so many of the Jewish people did not believe who Jesus Christ was and I broke down and called out to my Lord Jesus Christ and repented and told Him I believe in Him and I needed Him to take over my life and save me from me. That very night the Holy Spirit entered me and I have not ever even thought of another drink. I am 57 years old now and very much following my Lord but Brother I still smoke cigarettes because I have not been able to put them down. I am going to pray for you and I ask you please to pray for me Brother! God Bless you and your family!!!

[@Ms.noelp453]

@@williamgodfrey2534 I prayed for you brother that the Lord will take away your desire to smoke.

[@HushTheMyth]

Please pray for me. I am struggling with alcohol a lot. I am so embarrassed by this I need help.

[@foodandhomeprep8425]

Praying for you

[@unkownoflife5959]

Praying for you.

[@patricialecamus2620]

Keep reading bible; go to AA; BELIEVE in God who CARES ABOUT YOU & Doesn't want to loose you to Satan - Prayers

[@tesstefera6334]

In Jesus’s name

[@sheilathompson8986]

Praying for you

[@samuelmuriuki5849]

From an addict perspective one drink is way to much coz it's an opening for an ending struggle while one million of it is never enough..but to all who are suffering from addiction let's us ask God to fill us with the Holy Spirit rather than drinking wine

[@alfonsoreynosa8143]

Not everyone will be affected like you.

[@Faith-FullTravelers]

This is so good! My mom missed thanksgiving with us because I drink a glass of wine with dinner sometimes. Can’t even go to a restaurant that serves alcohol like a steakhouse even if no one orders a drink… false teaching has hurt so many people.

[@Put-that-down]

One night, I got really drunk for twenty years. That ended three years ago when I picked up God’s word.

[@hwnboy925]

I'm trying to leave that in my past too.

[@ibealion1]

@@hwnboy925 By God's grace it's possible, and God says He opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble... the key, therefore, is humility to the King. When you're willing to say, "Whatever you tell me to do from now on, I'll do it, no matter the personal costs or consequences and no matter who agrees (including people you respect)." Then, you start readimg your Bible like your life depends on it and you pray and ask God for help. He says "without Me, you can do nothing." And through that commitment and continuing to trust in God and obey Him, you will be given the grace of God whereby you may stand. But then you'll get excited about your success and you'll forget your own weakness and God's necessary help, and you'll start to drift away... then, when you fall, which you will, you repent and confess your sin and believe God's promise in 1 John 1:9. But again, that requires humility... and the whole journey comes down to this: Did you learn to humble yourself to God and to keep humbling yourself to God? That humility is required when you feel strong and it's required when you feel weak. You'll always be a sinner and a failure, but you don't have to always sin. But overcoming only comes by God's grace and truth which subsists in Jesus Christ.

[@anb2023]

thats awesome! God's word Gave you freedom from your bondage of drunkenness! The word of is the way the truth and the life! The truth will set you free and it did! Praise God.

[@anb2023]

@Play Win God

[@anb2023]

@Play Win Im not going to argue with you. I dont even care what you have to say if it ain't positive or right.

[@MADDIEG405]

Satan will always use Gods blessings against us in every way if we allow it.

[@keithelrod777]

God always teaches us the spiritual with the physical. Alcohol is very dangerous to many humans. But some can drink without being drunk. But what is God teaching us? We read in Scripture to not be drunk with wine but be filled with the Holy Spirit. Alcohol is "physical" "spirits". "Spiritual" Spirit is the Holy Spirit. Instead of a BAC level, which is a blood alcohol content (physical meaning), we should be focused on a BHSC, which is Blood Holy Spirit Content. Look deep into the actual alcohol fermentation process, we have grape juice etc., we add yeast (although not necessary, yeast naturally floats in our air), the yeast eats the sugar and produces alcohol. Check out my Amazon book, the 7 Feasts of a Highly Effective God, in the book I show that the 7 Feasts from Leviticus 23 are actually the full Gospel Message. So during the first Spring Feasts; Passover, Unleavened Bread and First Fruits we have Unleavened Bread eaten, Bread without yeast, picture of Christ without yeast, without sin. BUT after the 49 Days of Weeks, Weeks being the 7th Feast, the time in which Jesus appeared alive to His followers after the Crucifixion, the very next Day was Day 50, Pentecost. At Pentecost we can now have yeast, why? Why is yeast now allowed? Because this yeast is a picture of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ conquered sin (Fall Feasts: Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Tabernacles) and death (Spring Feasts: Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits and Weeks) and then He sent us the Helper, which is the Holy Spirit. This is the full Gospel. After the Work of Christ, this "Yeast" puffs up, not with drunkenness, but with the Holy Spirit, Hallelujah!!!

[@c.w_]

That’s what sin is - distorting Gods goodness and good things

[@jayJ857]

@@c.w_ you notice how there is always some non believer who thinks he knows the truth that will go on every single persons comments to try and make himself feel superior because "he knows the truth"?

[@MrDdenner2009]

Jesus made His stance very clear when He turned water into wine. It was literally His first miracle. People pervert a very good thing, that has nothing to do with God. It has to do with their own insecurities and weaknesses. If Christ is the center of our lives , we will not be confused. Stop posting comments that aren’t biblical. That causes people to feel shame in an area of freedom. If you aren’t free in this area, don’t drink but if you are please stop feeling shame about a beautiful thing God gave to us that was meant for celebration.

[@ZenNiklaus]

@@MrDdenner2009 agreed

[@juliabliss1477]

Finally! A balanced & Biblical perspective on drinking/alcohol. Thank you!! If drinking alcohol was sinful, obviously Jesus wouldn't have *created* wine at the wedding of Cana. The Bible clearly states that drinking alcohol is not sinful, but getting drunk is. In other words: If you know you *don't* have the willpower to drink in moderation, don't drink at all. If you *do* have the willpower to drink in moderation, enjoy that glass of wine. 😊

[@RetroReno]

I don’t think Jesus drank the toxic beverages currently sold at the modern day liquor store.

[@Scarekrow24]

@@RetroReno I'm sure he didn't slurp back a four loko, but wine is wine. Grape juice and yeast, nothing else. I make my own so I know what's in it.

[@stephen393]

About 50% of deaths, rapes, and violence is alcohol ralated. Every time you purchase alcohol you are supporting that industry. Why would a Christian want to support that?

[@Scarekrow24]

@@stephen393 I take it you don't own guns either, huh?

[@brenee1498]

@@RetroReno it was fermented.

[@jessyrichards6703]

Thanks for preaching and being faithful to the Word! I struggle with my denomination that is staunchly against alcohol. During sermons every PowerPoint slide about sin depicts people drinking alcohol. It distracts from real sins that are infesting our lives, and are strangely absent from the sermons

[@prophet32us]

Same. Cigarettes and beer come up a lot, gluttony and gossip not so much...😐 (Obviously they'd say those are sins; they just don't get preached about much) on the other hand, I visited a mom's group at my old denomination and the leader was getting red-eyed and stumbly on wine coolers, which was equally or even more off -putting to me. ☹️ I appreciate Mike's balance here.

[@sallyaitken-n1u]

Drinking brings about many sins, in my opinion it's best not to drink at all.

[@ChiefestofSinner]

​@@sallyaitken-n1uyes indeed. people unintentionally fall into a life of deep immorality. but neither intentional nor unintentional negates the consequences

[@t0p_phoneix939]

PowerPoints during church is funny

[@ChiefestofSinner]

@1eyeonzion amen.this is considered individual soul liberty (conscious) or personal convictions

[@mmtoss6530]

There are not many young pastors like this man. He is just preaching what the Bible says.

[@ColeNye]

Mike Winger's around 40 I think😂

[@seanoconnor2046]

@@ColeNye 40 is still relatively young tho

[@kamarwashington]

@@seanoconnor2046 yeah most solid teaching these days comes from boomers

[@seanoconnor2046]

@@kamarwashington boomers aren’t in their 40s. People in their 40s are late Gen X and early millennial

[@kamarwashington]

@@seanoconnor2046 Ik. I was talking about the people in their 60s. The op was talking about the scarcity of sound teaching among younger generations

[@cameronspeed6354]

This is literally the best Sermon I’ve ever heard on this topic. Well done. Thank you so much

[@kimalonzo2145]

Do you consume alcohol?

[@samuelsmith5223]

This may be the most balanced teaching on this topic I have ever heard. Most of which I have already read and believed for a long time from my own studies, but have never heard heard taught from the pulpit. Kudos Mike for the courage to teach this truth.

[@benjaminwessel5426]

I really appreciate Pastor Winger's thoughtfulness and honesty here...staying true to Scripture, acknowledging the extremes people tend to fall into, always willing to submit to God's Word. A model for how we all should treat the Bible!

[@mitchelltj1]

I couldn't imagine a life without alcohol, let alone a day. I was severely alcoholic and suffered horrible withdrawal bender after bender for almost 10 years. I always had a tremendous tolerance and never acted drunk or uncontrolled; I appeared relatively sober to others with a .371 BAC. But I couldn't stand the lying and shame. I sang in my head the song/scripture "Create in me a clean heart..." for what was likely a few days on and off as I suffered withdrawal and going back to the drink. I detoxed and have been sober for almost 3 years. I don't want any "congratulations". I just want anyone scanning the comments to know that life on the other side is so much better. I had some fun times, but it's not worth it whatsoever. Today, I couldn't imagine a life in which I would even want to drink.

[@phuongtrang280]

I’m proud of you

[@carolewells9215]

Wow Mitchel....so glad to hear your story & definitely heart warming to know u brought that addiction under control. Gluttony for food is a big one also bad in its own way.

[@relevation0]

I am the same, highly functional/high tolerance, but i hate it. Im praying i can never pick up a drink again. Quite depressing.

[@truthseeker3715]

Thank you for this teaching. I have a drink once in a while because of severe pain. It gets unbearable at times and I pray every day for healing from this. God will heal me when it's the right time. I won't beat myself up anymore when I have a drink. Much appreciated.

[@Mitzazrod]

Also u can have the last supper way every day at home...I.e The bread n wine in remembrance of the Body N Blood of Jesus n thank Him for your Healing. Than see how u will improve in ur health

[@joshuamages2457]

Cant pass by this comment. The time is now for your healing as for others. I recommend watching curry blake, Todd white for healing information. Just wanted let you know that you dont have to wait any longer for you or your loved ones.

[@deanasnarky3903]

Look into the herbal supplement Corydalis. It's amazing for pain! Far better than any pain medication I've ever used

[@Marixpress2]

I can’t be “of sober mind” even after just one drink. So for me, I’ll pass.

[@charasmithmanchame3740]

Great job taking the high road! Great inspiration

[@shellyblanchard5788]

It is talking about spiritual sober minded spiritually. It won't cloud your mind spiritually to drink. It was used as pain killer.

[@Marixpress2]

Shelly Blanchard It wont cloud my spiritual mind? You’re wrong there 😂 You don’t know my past lol

[@shellyblanchard5788]

@@Marixpress2 If you had trouble in the past with it , you shouldn't drink it of course. This scripture that it was talking about in times past. They used wine for a lot of things. Thing about it is we are not slaves to things in the past. If you can't handle wine or stuff with alcohol, of course you shouldn't drink it. 😊 A lot times we get up tight and can't handle certain situations we don't rely on a crutch. That is where we are to rest in Christ.

[@livingintongues]

Sober minded Is not as you suppose, consider as study..

[@karensterton9780]

Pastor Mike is so awesome,so blessed. I've been a Christian since 1992, and my faith kind of...faded? His teaching has rewoken my heart and I feel a fresh love for my Lord

[@canechambis4368]

I've been trying to quit drinking alcohol for a couple of years now. I've been drinking 38 years of my 52 years alive. I've lived thru about 5 major car wrecks, me drinking and driving, never killed anyone or went to a hospital just totalled the vehicle. Never had a DWI. I had made up my mind that this day, Sept.12 2021 would be my first day of sobriety for life and then I see this video on the same day! Great video.

[@kimberlyjennings618]

Praying for you 🙏🏻

[@jameson2511]

How'd you go mate? I've just gone 4 months alcohol-free but I'm struggling today.

[@bobbycecere1037]

How'd that work out?? I've no doubt you continued struggling with that problem, not because your faith was lacking but because that is the nature of addiction. Yes it's true that SOME are done when they are done. For the vast majority however, it's an uphill battle for awhile. It's actually folly to believe it'll be a one & done deal. Yes God's power CAN be enough but my own experience taught me that it won't necessarily protect you from the biggest flaw in this whole scenario. YOU. You need to commit to a lifelong struggle. I'm not saying that it will be, Just that your commitment has to be that complete.

[@biblenoter]

Jesus will continue to fight for you. Move toward him.

[@bobbycecere1037]

@@biblenoter Indeed. Never stop trying to draw close to him.

[@deborahaldridge7157]

This is absolutely THE BEST teaching on this topic I've ever heard. Scripture. Scripture. Scripture. Not just his own bias. The doctor told my husband to drink a glass of wine several nights a week to help lower his cholesterol. It worked! But different family members totally against any alcohol think my husband is in sin. I have never seen him tipsy at all. And again he only drinks it for medicinal reasons. Plus he was in his mis 50's when he began. I don't drink at all because I come from a family of addicts. I rarely even take an aspirin. Anyway, THANK YOU for this clear, concise, BIBLICAL study on this topic.

[@joemonroe9456]

"Look not on the wine when it is red" Many don't understand that the Bible tells us which wine is good and which is poison. 21Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils I corinthians 31For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges. 32For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter: 33Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.

[@joem13yearsago73]

​@@joemonroe9456 ok?

[@joemonroe9456]

13 times we are told to be sober. It can't be a good sermon if they avoid the many times we are told to abstain from poisoning ourselves.

[@glentomkins8044]

At last, a balanced exegesis of what the scriptures actually teach about alcohol! Having come from a family in which I saw the negative effects of both legalism and the abuse of alcohol, Mike, I really appreciate you being so honest about what the scriptures actually teach. May your tribe increase!

[@AngelaWoolsey]

I love This! God showed me this same information after he took me out of a legalistic church. I also don’t drink, but I’m passionate about not adding to to taking away from the Word

[@ladyhumblebee2784]

My mother drinks to numb the pain and is taking pharmakeia as well. Her demons are having her believe she's already too far gone; so she may as well drink the pain away. She does not see that she is making herself asleep to the truth while she lies on her deathbed.... when JESUS WANTS HER AWAKE AND ALIVE! Pray for Maureen 💓🙌💓 Praise God I came back into her life before she ended it. 7 years no talking and now I am ready to help her find Christ. Thank you Jesus. You are always on time

[@kimberlyjennings618]

Prayed for her 🙏🏻

[@luciagarcia2797]

This study really put things in perspective. The Bible is clear. Do not get drunker. I drink wine socially. Moderation is the key. Self control 🙌🏻

[@benclark1376]

Same. I have a (one) glass of bourbon on Saturday nights some times.

[@andriataylor4758]

I agree. Things are not as complicated as they seem. If God was against alcohol ALTOGETHER then he wouldn't allow it. Right?? Even for a wedding.

[@jhoughjr1]

Self control is tricky with a drug that demonstrably reduces your inhibitions

[@chrisnebinger5380]

@@jhoughjr1 For some, yes, for others, maybe not. I have no problem having a beer or 2, but never (very rarely) more than 2.

[@thulimashinini9012]

It’s tricky , Because every alcoholic said the very same thing. U don’t when life will shake your life up next thing u an addict of some sort. My advice stay away permanently. It’s a problem especially in our times .

[@Israelraj]

Thank you! I've been in the NON-Drinking Camp but I've been in the Stone-throwing camp. Thank you for freeing me

[@1Keldrid]

Amen.

[@TheCa12los]

You have been deceived

[@Israelraj]

@@TheCa12los why do you say so. I want to hear your side

[@TheCa12los]

What was Mike's main point that won you over and convinced you?

[@memagiles8195]

If only the people who need to watch this would watch it. 😥 Drunkenness has hurt my family. Wonderful teaching. ❤❤

[@itzzacharyyy2558]

I’ve been saved for almost two full years now. God has been removing toxic ideas of mine in multiple different subjects since I’ve been saved. Each having there own consequences resulting in a learning pattern and this has been a recent subject on my heart. I actually have stayed up kinda late to watch this video. Appreciate what you do Pastor Mike. Your God given!

[@sarathurston3318]

I grew up in a German church where beer was what you had with meals. At our church picnics and dinner there was beer. I don’t remember anyone ever being drunk. It’s just the way it was. So I grew up viewing beer and wine as not sinful in and of itself, but never something that you set out to get drunk with.

[@pililani_blessings]

THIS IS WHAT THE HOLY GHOST TAUGHT ME FROM THE BIBLE IN THE BIBLE THEY ARE TWO TYPES OF WINE 1)Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol and 2) Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. It was unfermented wine which is GRAPE JUICE that Jesus Christ our Lord made at the wedding at Cana in Galilee. Drinking alcohol,,,beers..liqour is sin before God. Drinking and drunkenness both sins because they defile the temple of God which is our bodies (1 Corinth 3 v 16-17) Just like smoking...doing drugs...are also sins before God because they DEFILE HIS TEMPLE which are our bodies. NOTE: ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK POSITIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. and ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK NEGATIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol Pililani Blessings Mughogho Malawi, Africa

[@jgilbert8432]

Monks were the ones who created beer so that makes sense. I believe having a beer or wine with a meal or just to relax after a long day is similiar to Christians who drink coffee for the effects of the caffeine. Certainly not a sin or a heaven or hell issue.

[@majormushu]

Exactly. It wasn't my church that did it but the way my parents raised me. Beer and wine are just like soda and coffee. They are simply beverages that are to be consumed in moderation.

[@otallono]

@@jgilbert8432 ? caffeine does not impair your brain. Not the same thing. And where is each person's line when using alcohol to relax? Probably passed the legal limit when driving anyway. Your vision could easily be impaired at that point. Caffeine can't lead to sinning, it's different. What about sugar? Not good for you, but also not a sin.

[@lbhunter6341]

Did you grow up in Wisconsin? That's how it was when I was a kid there

[@chrismole1315]

I suffered from a chronic digestive problem for many years. As I prayed about it, the Lord kept bringing me back to 1 Timothy 5:23 "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments." I resisted this for years, because I had been brought up to believe that Christians shouldn't drink alcohol. A few months ago, I decided to follow Paul's advice and started drinking a glass of wine with my evening meal. Within a few days, the digestive problem was cured. I could barely believe it. So, from a practical viewpoint, there can be health benefits with wine. I am 64 years old and I have never been drunk in my life - even in my youth I hardly ever touched alcohol. I never drink more than a glass of wine - in fact, I only fill the glass half way. But it's enough for the health benefits.

[@Surfermario]

A good drink for a cold is a hot toddy. It's ingredients are: 1 cup Of boiled water. 1 lemon (for the juice) 1 tablespoon of honey A shot glass of rum or any other sweet alcohol.

[@breezybird403]

Women who drink daily have greater chances of getting cancer. Please don't ever encourage women to drink.

[@family-peace-love]

Really ? This is exactly what's happening to me , I have weird stomach problems. Haven't had a drink in over 10 years. I am scared of wine now lol. I have chronic fatigue syndrome so in not sure if I should try it. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrismole1315]

@@family-peace-love we are all different, so wine might not necessarily be helpful for you. The only way to know, is to try. Only have one small glass and always with a meal, never on an empty stomach. You will know within a couple of days whether it is having a positive or negative effect.

[@family-peace-love]

@@chrismole1315 thanks for getting back to me.

[@codycurnutte9778]

You’re ability to lay out truth and clearly back it up with clarity and depth is so refreshing

[@kbikerider8474]

Not many pastors preach Deuteronomy 14. Amen for using the word as God gave it to us. We cannot let our own morality dictate our theology.

[@corsairusawc]

im guessing you like to drink

[@breezybird403]

Just a warning...in CA, a DUI costs $10,000, a night in jail, and the loss of your drivers license - first offense.

@@corsairusawc And you obviously do not.

[@corsairusawc]

@ yes I do, I was an alcholic,But thank God, Im not now.

[@ilkka4716]

Pam W Drinking in moderation and hopping behind the wheel drunk are two totally separate things.

[@dawnmichelle4403]

This is the best message I've ever heard on alcohol! I grew up in a church where they were rabidly anti-alcohol, to the point of twisting Scripture. I grew up and discovered my Christian liberty and now partake with thankfulness. Thank you, brother!

[@azadgavit7403]

I would be glad if someone says in brief if it is sin or not?

[@dawnmichelle4403]

@@azadgavit7403 It could be sin for an individual, but drinking alcohol is not condemned by God. However, getting drunk is.

[@TehButterflyEffect]

@@azadgavit7403 Drinking itself isn't sin, but being drunk is. There is no way to know what your tolerance is without being drunk, so it is much better not to drink to begin with. There are also problems with addiction. I have a rather addictive personality, so I'd rather not put alcohol in front of myself.

[@obama-xi1ys]

@@dawnmichelle4403 everyone who as drank has gotten drunk and if they tell u they haven't they r lying

[@dawnmichelle4403]

@@obama-xi1ys So, Jesus got drunk? I don't think so!

[@alexandergagliardi6532]

What an absolutely well rounded, gracious, researched and Godly message. I grew up with my dad being a Presbyterian pastor and although he casually would drink wine or a beer at home, never once saw him drunk or haven drank too much. I learned a lot from that example of moderation and enjoying the freedom in Christ.

[@pililani_blessings]

THIS IS WHAT THE HOLY GHOST TAUGHT ME FROM THE BIBLE IN THE BIBLE THEY ARE TWO TYPES OF WINE 1)Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol and 2) Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. It was unfermented wine which is GRAPE JUICE that Jesus Christ our Lord made at the wedding at Cana in Galilee. Drinking alcohol,,,beers..liqour is sin before God. Drinking and drunkenness both sins because they defile the temple of God which is our bodies (1 Corinth 3 v 16-17) Just like smoking...doing drugs...are also sins before God because they DEFILE HIS TEMPLE which are our bodies. NOTE: ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK POSITIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. and ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK NEGATIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol Pililani Blessings Mughogho Malawi, Africa

[@scotttavernier720]

Really don’t think those in the ministry should drink at all

[@Truth537]

@@scotttavernier720 What you think and what scripture teaches can be two different things. The qualifications of somebody in ministry is that they be 'not given to much wine' (pretty simple). Doesn't say that they should not consume it at all.

[@Thedevilisaliar23]

@@Truth537pastors don’t drink their wives can’t have too much but they have to abstain 💯 just saying

[@Truth537]

@@Thedevilisaliar23 A total obfuscation of the plain teaching of scripture. Uniformly wrong...

[@chriswahl1337]

This is the exact conclusion I came to when studying this topic on my own several years ago. Something I came away with, wasn't just "do not be led astray by alcohol", but that the running theme in scripture is: "do not be led astray **BY ANYTHING**."

[@bgkob]

Best verse you brought up that no pastors ever bring up: "You may spend the money for anything that you desire, for oxen or for sheep or for wine or for strong drink or for anything that you desire, and you shall eat it there before Yahweh your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your household. Deuteronomy 14:26". Saying don't drink, is like saying "don't have sex ever". Drunkeness is a sin through the whole Bible, but consuming wine or strong drink is not. Just as sexual immorality is a sin, but sex inside of marriage is God's gift. Paul says to not make rules on what we eat or drink, liberty in Christ, and we are actually supposed to watch out for those that do. Jesus is Lord over my life and I am thankful that I'm a bigger guy and getting drunk is almost impossible. We are not to live a life of drunkiness, as we all know that leads to ruin and the Word confirms this too. Just as we are not live a life of sexual sin and adultery, that to is ruinous. But both wine/strong drink and sex inside of marriage are great gifts from God for us to enjoy before Him. God is not a legalistic Baptist pastor holding a KJV bible waiting to strike you with it if you drink an IPA craft beer or a glass of fine bourbon or pino. In fact God is the opposite, and wants you to enjoy these things in moderation and with self control. So...cheers brothers and sisters in Christ. :)

[@girlnotoftheworld2008]

I just read that verse yesterday and couldn't believe I never saw it before, about buying the strong drink. I had to read it three times because I didn't believe what I was reading. I would like to understand it better so I'm glad I found this sermon. Or, that the Lord sent it to me.

[@elliesambrook5929]

Xx

[@rickdalbey6009]

"Wine or Strong Drink." Wine is usually 9 to 14% alcohol. Strong drink is distilled spirits.

[@coloradostrong]

@@girlnotoftheworld2008 Yep, those liars that teach tithing will never touch that verse.

[@carolewells9215]

Excellent reply .. thx

[@jaydenanderson53]

I love this dude. Amazing theologian that gives clear unbiased teaching

[@fish-on1679]

Just got into an accident in December that almost killed me because I started abused alcohol, I made a vow to not drink again as I never actually had an addiction, so I thought until I ended up with this broken leg and disc, now making a miraculous recovery after falling 3 floors I can see the lord working in my life ,I haven't had a drink since december 22 2020, I always considered myself someone with extreme self control but Itnmade me realize that we all do have weaknesses in this sinful nature, no more alcohol for me.

[@florinaschilean6143]

I know first hand that fasting helps with cravings (I haven't had that much cravings for alcohol even if i drink pretty often, but I do have for porn and that is even worst). Fasting may bring some of the most joyous experiences one may feel in this life and doing it right have a thousand of health benefits too.

[@fish-on1679]

@@florinaschilean6143 amen I have found fasting to be liberating, if we can resist food we can resist anything by the spirit of God

[@JesusIsC]

If we can view wine as a blessing and with a thankful attitude, perhaps that's key to not overdoing it.

[@shopnutty]

My dad was a alcoholic all of my life ,it took a lot out of me ,mom and brother ,I realized that they drink to cover their emotional pain .it eventually destroyed the family.he died from a accident a long time ago still never stopped.i forgave him even though he cared more for alcohol than his family.may he Rest In Peace,and I thank god not hating him and forgiving

[@lukasdewaal7080]

Moderation folks, anything you're overdoing is going to cause damage, but if used responsibly it does good - fire is man's best friend if controlled but of your careless it'll destroy you

[@rashaadprice8133]

Lukas de Waal ....theres no such thing as drinking in moderation ...that's folly....

[@isaacrodriguez168]

@@rashaadprice8133 if that's what you think then it's not for you . It's that simple....

[@323azteca]

@Eric Vincent so, the few times you actually drink, do you do it alone?

[@emilianovasquez4591]

@@rashaadprice8133 thats like saying theres no such thing as eating in moderation. Gluttony

[@krisnickfffs]

Well said!

[@TazKiKr]

In my life I have had the pleasure of hearing a well balanced thought provoking message but a few times. It is really a pleasure to hear this one, I hope your ministry keeps experiencing blessings. Amen. From South Africa. May the Lord bless you!

[@perilouspete]

This is the most comprehensive teaching I’ve heard on this topic and it’s very convicting (I fall into the “liberty” camp, so the second half was the hard part for me). Thank you for sharing what God’s Word says!

[@jacobwestern]

I know this is 4 years old but I just want to say thank you for these arguments. It's very helpful to see what the Bible actually says vs listening to one side vs the other.

[@GEN_X_]

There is nothing wrong with alcohol. Even Jesus drank wine. Too much of anything is bad for you. Noah got drunk after the Great Flood and celebrating with wine was promoted by Jesus. This is why Catholic Priests drink also the whole sect of Christianity that think drinking is "The Devil" are Baptists with False Teachings on alcohol.

[@Tiffany_3x]

I am a believer currently facing serious legal issues due to alcohol (use disorder) I'm ashamed and feel I have shamed our Father God but I beg forgiveness and please show mercy!Please pray for a favorable outcome for me (my family). 🙏 Thank you and God Bless ALL who believe in Him!! 🙏

[@raulbarasa5855]

There’s no shame or condemnation in Christ. You are still and always will be daughter.

[@dionel8]

Keep praying to be set free. Jesus can deliver you.🙏

[@djhudgins8412]

I can't buy a 6 pack because I have no self control over myself, I stopped about a month or two ago. I can however drink at a social or what have you due to having 1 at a time and stop at 2, due to not having 6 sitting in the fridge. Thank you Father for helping me with addiction, I have no will power like some out there... there's a reason to surrender our lives to Jesus.

[@LindaMFerrell]

Dj Hudgins, I believe it’s more like an allergic reaction than self control/will power. A friend of mine who struggles with alcoholism said a doctor told him it’s more like a “reaction” to alcohol. Everybody’s system reacts to alcohol in an individual way just like people react to poison ivy in a different way. Some people do not break out in an itchy rash when they touch poison ivy yet others will break out in an extremely itchy rash. The analogy of “poison ivy” to “alcohol” is what a doctor stated: if you get that itchy rash you know you’re not supposed to scratch the rash but you do and that reaction causes you to want to scratch it more. Even if the scratching draws blood you know to stop scratching but sometimes you don’t because you feel relief of the itching while you’re scratching. So when an alcoholic takes a drink and can’t stop drinking (scratching) you should refrain from drinking all together because you know you have an “allergic” reaction to alcohol and it will ruin your life and perhaps the lives of those around you because of the consequences from drinking too much. God bless you. We all struggle, just in different ways and we should strive to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. Stay in prayer over this. God loves you dearly!

[@alwaysovercomingbear4809]

@@LindaMFerrell Wow, what an excellent breakdown.... thank you for your explanation. I am going to share this with my 22yr old son, who is struggling with alcoholism and my 19yr old son, who HATES alcohol (because of the effects of it with his older brother...). Thank you so much.

[@angelking5836]

I can't drink neither. I never could drink in moderation. It's ruined so much good in my path and opportunities.

[@MrBrianpdj]

Linda Ferrell Alcohol almost ruined my life. At first it's fun with no consequences ... until you're pushing family and friends away cause your "buzzed", drinking every night turns into day drinking (even at work), to losing relationships from people being tired of seeing and dealing with you while in "that" state. And some of the worst experiences, being hit with driving while drinking. Be cautious, these are very real and serious prices to pay for a little "buzz" and "fun". Please!

[@MrBrianpdj]

Angela King Same here, I'm 24 and looking back I've wasted so much time and opportunities it makes me sick. But we all have to learn, hopefully sooner than later! Stay up and sober, if not at least moderately!

[@kokuseiki]

Thank you, Pastor Mike. Watching your videos is a blessing. Your way of studying the Bible and how you communicate the journey has helped bring greater understanding to me.

[@sammohan807]

Mike Winger is a wise teacher.This is the most balanced teaching that I've heard regarding Alcohol issue.

[@redsaucetriple9578]

What I’ve learned from God Himself. We can use EVERYTHING on Earth, but not abuse it. Balance in everything we do.

[@savagehippie420]

Hi, mind explaining how you came to this conclusion? I ask out of curiosity, I also feel I learn from God and essentially that he speaks to me, not in a voice, but in a way, like the way life unfolds kind of. Just looking for some perspective from someone other than myself so I can get a scope for how other people feel and worship, TI advance. God bless. To rephrase: How have you learned from God himself, the way you say it is sounding as if it is direct, care to clarify?

[@mightbewrongbutnotlying]

@@savagehippie420 in the bible God tells us there are times that we can drink and be merry but the word also talks negatively about drunkards. When you are dependent of anything on this earth, you become OF the world and not just in it. Hope this helps and gives perspective. God bless

[@savagehippie420]

@@mightbewrongbutnotlying I should've been more clear my bad, I see what you mean, and agree completely. But I will rephrase to the original poster. Have rephrased, great advice nonetheless Brussi, same and thank you blessings to you too :)

[@mightbewrongbutnotlying]

@@savagehippie420 I believe the Bible is from God, especially the words from Jesus Christ himself. The wisdom that comes from his words (to me) can only be explained through divinity. I agree that God talks to us if we are looking, not in words but in a higher sense of understanding. One way I go about this is through silent prayer or meditation. Sitting down in a quiet place and closed eyes, ignoring every thought that comes through my mind as if it's not real. If I'm in a place of anxiousness or unsure about a problem I'm experiencing, I always come out the other side in a state of peace and understanding.

[@savagehippie420]

@@mightbewrongbutnotlying Same here, was just telling another person how I saw a demon on fb, then a orb later that night an arms length from my face, called out to God and Jesus, turned hoping to get a glimpse, too late, gone without a trace, it moved towards me from at least 5m away, along the wall when it got close like it got stuck or it stopped close to me, I could see the orbs reflection on my dark wall. Just a night where I was a little more angry that day and more moody and mean than usual. God works in mysterious ways, thank you kindly for your input. That peace and understanding after something like this, is something else.

[@rnic74]

I have strong feelings about this topic but I am so appreciative that you are teaching us to lay aside our opinions and look at what the bible says or teaches ... Thank you!

[@pililani_blessings]

THIS IS WHAT THE HOLY GHOST TAUGHT ME FROM THE BIBLE IN THE BIBLE THEY ARE TWO TYPES OF WINE 1)Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol and 2) Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. It was unfermented wine which is GRAPE JUICE that Jesus Christ our Lord made at the wedding at Cana in Galilee. Drinking alcohol,,,beers..liqour is sin before God. Drinking and drunkenness both sins because they defile the temple of God which is our bodies (1 Corinth 3 v 16-17) Just like smoking...doing drugs...are also sins before God because they DEFILE HIS TEMPLE which are our bodies. NOTE: ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK POSITIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Unfermented wine = non-intoxicating wine = Grape Juice = Fresh wine. and ALL VERSES WHICH SPEAK NEGATIVELY ABOUT WINE IN THE BIBLE Are speaking of Fermented wine =Intoxicating wine =Alcohol Pililani Blessings Mughogho Malawi, Africa

[@benitaburgher4520]

This is probably the best, most thorough teachings I have heard on alcohol. Thank you for this scriptural study. Great for helping those who do over indulge understand what God intended.