Discussing this verse with a mixed group of college students -- many of whom were wondering how I would address the issue of drinking alcohol -- I made the point that everyone gets drunk. Some with wine, some with beer, some with relationships, some with internet use, some with pornography, and so forth. Although Paul specifically addresses wine in this passage, the principle extends much further -- including all kinds of addictive substances.
We use all kinds of things to dull our senses,…
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jupebox added a text contribution Wines of All KindsDiscussing this verse with a mixed group of college students -- many of whom were wondering how I would address the issue of drinking alcohol -- I made the point that everyone gets drunk. Some with wine, some with beer, some with relationships, some with internet use, some with pornography, and so forth. Although Paul specifically addresses wine in this passage, the principle extends much further -- including all kinds of addictive substances. We use all kinds of things to dull our senses,… Read more »