The Wrath of Grapes
Mike Stone
Proverbs 20:1
In Greek mythology, a river ran through hell. The river that flowed out of hell was called Styx. While I do not believe in the pagan stories of Greek mythology, I do believe there is a river that runs out of hell. The spring from which this river originates is located at the very bottom of the very lowest pit of Satan’s hellish home.
This demonic river flows uncontrollably, destroys homes, hearts, and lives. Everywhere this river flows it leaves tragedy, death, and sorrow in its wake. The river that bursts forth and flows from the bowels of hell is none other than the river of alcohol.
Because of the high concentration of office parties, family gatherings and other social activities through November and December, I want to bring a timely message on the subject of alcoholic beverages.
To be clear, my position on total abstinence from alcohol is not primarily because I have a grandfather I never met because he was killed by a drunk driver before I was born. My position on total abstinence from alcohol is not primarily because I regularly counsel people whose lives have been devasted by booze. My position on total abstinence from alcohol is not primarily because I can’t stand the smell of liquor. And my position on total abstinence from alcohol is not primarily because our church covenant sates we will abstain from the sale or use of beverage alcohol.
My position is based on the fact the wisest man who ever lived, next to our Lord Jesus, said under Divine inspiration, ‘‘Wine is a mocker. Strong drink is a brawler and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.’’
Because of time limitations, there is more that COULD be said than what WILL be said. In other words, this is not an exhaustive study. Having said that, be assured that I am fully aware of the proof texts and arguments used to counter our church’s position.
For example, I am aware that Jesus turned water into wine. So, reciting that story to ...
Mike Stone
Proverbs 20:1
In Greek mythology, a river ran through hell. The river that flowed out of hell was called Styx. While I do not believe in the pagan stories of Greek mythology, I do believe there is a river that runs out of hell. The spring from which this river originates is located at the very bottom of the very lowest pit of Satan’s hellish home.
This demonic river flows uncontrollably, destroys homes, hearts, and lives. Everywhere this river flows it leaves tragedy, death, and sorrow in its wake. The river that bursts forth and flows from the bowels of hell is none other than the river of alcohol.
Because of the high concentration of office parties, family gatherings and other social activities through November and December, I want to bring a timely message on the subject of alcoholic beverages.
To be clear, my position on total abstinence from alcohol is not primarily because I have a grandfather I never met because he was killed by a drunk driver before I was born. My position on total abstinence from alcohol is not primarily because I regularly counsel people whose lives have been devasted by booze. My position on total abstinence from alcohol is not primarily because I can’t stand the smell of liquor. And my position on total abstinence from alcohol is not primarily because our church covenant sates we will abstain from the sale or use of beverage alcohol.
My position is based on the fact the wisest man who ever lived, next to our Lord Jesus, said under Divine inspiration, ‘‘Wine is a mocker. Strong drink is a brawler and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.’’
Because of time limitations, there is more that COULD be said than what WILL be said. In other words, this is not an exhaustive study. Having said that, be assured that I am fully aware of the proof texts and arguments used to counter our church’s position.
For example, I am aware that Jesus turned water into wine. So, reciting that story to ...
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