If God is everywhere, and I believe He is, than Jesus would be glad to meet you right where you are at. Even if it is in a bar, needing someone’s help from that bar stool. Someone to talk to, instead of drowning out your problems. We are all sick, and in need of a healing.
Just like Jesus was judged by being with sinners, (including tax collectors,
(Mark 2:15-17)) I guess a Christian would be judged for having a beer or 2 in the bar. But if a Christian wasn’t in the bar having a drink with sinners, how would we reach that one that may be calling out for help from that bar stool. (SELAH !)
As long as you are being led by the Spirit, and do not cause someone to stumble, we need to follow where Jesus leads. You could be a great witness to God’s strength when they ask you how you stop at 1 or 2 drinks. That’s your open door to tell them about Jesus.
I believe Jesus doesn’t mind where we go, if it is Him who sent us!
I truly believe that saying having a drink will lead to drunkenness, is like saying eating food will lead to gluttony. I like a glass of wine, or maybe even two, but I will not get drunk. That's what the bible condemns.
Ephesians 5:18 - "Don't get drunk on wine... Instead, be filled with the spirit."
Isaiah 5:11 - "Woe to those who rise early in the morning to run after their drinks..."
I believe what the bible says, and have asked Jesus to speak to my heart about it. I feel like "there is now no condemnation..." (Romans 8:1).
We all have issues, our, "plank in [our] own eye," so let’s not judge anyone, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ. (Matthew 7:4-5).
Grace and the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ to you
Kim
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