Why I Gave Up Alcohol | Christianity Today
In a rush to shed our separatist past, have young evangelicals forgotten to love their neighbors? …
Perhaps no substance fits the definition of “causing some to stumble but not others” quite like alcohol does. As our contemporary understanding of alcohol abuse grows, so too should our understanding of Christian liberty. We know that some just can’t drink in a responsible way that doesn’t end up harming themselves and others. This, at the least, should give pause to those of us who do not struggle in the same way, and lead us to pray for empathy. If we are in relationship with people for whom alcohol is a gateway to addictive and destructive behaviors, the Christian obligation to love compels us to think before we drink—or to not drink at all.
Source: Why I Gave Up Alcohol | Christianity Today
We don’t agree with everything in this article, but yet another thoughtful piece that Christians who justify drinking must consider. There are more reasons than “love thy neighbor” for abstaining, but “love thy neighbor” is a powerful reason. You ignore it to your peril. And to the peril of your brother.
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