In our local paper I am reading about a man who was charged with driving with excess breath alcohol. And it was not the first time, but the third time. (The Northland Age, Kaitaia, Thursday, May 26, 2011)
People consume alcoholic beverages. Why? Liquor clouds the brain, makes fools out of people, makes drivers reckless and potential killers.
Why do people drink alcoholic beverages?
In his book ONE HUNDRED BIBLE LESSONS Alban Douglas listed 13 answers given by drinkers. (Abstinence, Not Temperance) page 256.
Let me mention a few of them.
— as an escape from problems.
— because they are disgusted with their ordinary, mediocre life.
— Loneliness.
— “Because it’s my business to live as I please and I can drink if I want to”; this may be true, but remember Romans 14:7; our lives do effect others.
What does God say about indulgence of alcoholic beverages?
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise.” (Proverbs 20:1)
Read also Proverbs 23:29-35
Let me close with a quote by Shakespware about alcohol:
“ALCOHOL IS A POISON MEN TAKE INTO THE MOUTH TO STEAL AWAY THE BRAIN.”
