How Should Christians View Alcohol?

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Consider Bible principles that will help you decide whether to drink and how much to drink if you do so.  Also find out what you can do if you struggle with a drinking problem.

4.Decide whether you will drink

How did Jesus view drinking alcohol?  To learn the answer, consider the first miracle that he performed.  Read JOHN 2:1-11, and then discuss these questions: 

*From this miracle, what can we learn about Jesus' view of alcohol and those who drink it?

* Since Jesus did not condemn a drinking alcohol, how should a Christian view someone who chooses to drink?

However, just because a Christian is free to drink alcohol. this does  not mean that it is always  wise for him to do so. Read Proverbs 22:3,  and then consider how the following factors might influence whether you drink: 

* You are going to operate machinery.

* You are pregnant.

* A doctor has advise you not to drink alcohol.

* You have trouble controlling the amount you drink.

* The law does not allow you to drink alcohol. 

* You are with someone who chooses to abstain because he has trouble controlling his drinking in the past.

Should you serve alcohol at wedding receptions or other social gatherings?  To see what can help you decide, play the video on jw.org.  

Read Romans 13:13 and 1  Corinthians 10:31, 32.   After reading each scripture, discuss this question.

* How can apply this principle help you to make a decision that will please Jehovah?

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