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Is it a sin to drink wine…yes or no?

Is it a sin to drink wine…yes or no?

And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: Not that which goes into the mouth defiles a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defiles a man.

…Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up…

…Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?

…Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever enters in at the mouth goes into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashed hands defiles not a man...Matthew 15:10-20.

 

Jesus said…not that which goes into the mouth defiles a person but that which comes out. We can eat or drink anything and it be ok with God. If you drink wine then do not drink to excess. We can eat or drink anything and not be defiled. We are told to receive everything with thanksgiving be thankful and enjoy but we are also told not to be filled with drunkenness. So have a cup but do not drink the bottle. Jesus drank wine we can too. Many choose not to because they have no self-control and drink until drunk. Their way of moderation is to never drink…but suppose you are in a country where wine, not grape juice is on the menu for the Lord’s Supper…it is not a sin. Jesus said it is the actions or fruit of your heart which makes you sin or defiles you. When you drink with the purpose of getting drunk this heart attitude will make you drunk and sin. So do not drink to excess if you drink at all.

 

Jesus said…But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man…A man can be in excess (drunk) on lust, sex, porn, money, power, lies, etc… Let us use these things in the service of God and not to be like the world. We are told to be filled with the Holy Spirit…And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit...Ephesians 5:18

 

Prayer

Father please meet our soul’s deepest needs and heal our drunkenness of this world help us be drunk on the Holy Spirit as it is written…for we know we can be in excess of anything…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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Watch your step because everyone else does…

Watch your step because everyone else does…

Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. But He answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? For God commanded, saying, Honor thy father and mother: and, He that curses father or mother, let him die the death. But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou might be profited by me; And honor not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men...Matthew 15:1-9.


How much respect do you have for your mom and dad…the way I understand this passage…is they took care of you when you were in need and diapers…you take of them in diapers when they are need. People in Jesus day…were giving money to the temple instead of taking care of their mom or dad. They were saying it is a tithe to God I have no money to help you mom or dad. Jesus disciples were questioned if they follow the teachings of men…Jesus responded with pointing out their teaching does not even take care of their mom and dad first. Honoring our mom and dad is one of the Ten Commandments…which for a Jew was the minimum requirements for eternal life. These religious people were not even keeping the commandment to honor their mom and dad and were look at how much money we gave God attitude. As if a man could give anything other than obedience of heart mind souls spirit and strength. They were all talk but had no real walk with God…they profited in religion not in relationship with God.

 

Prayer

Father may we major in the major and minor in the minor things of You…please meet our soul’s deepest needs for forgiveness…mercy…and love in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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Can you walk on water…Jesus and Peter did.

Can you walk on water…Jesus and Peter did.

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea…

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spoke unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid…

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

…And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God...Matthew 14:24-33.

 

What if you were Peter…would you walk on the sea or never get out of the boat.

How many of us have the faith of Peter…would you have gotten out of the boat and believed you too could walk on the water…and when did he begin to sink…when he looked around and thought this is impossible…or as Jesus said why did you doubt? How can doing the impossible be stopped…it was stopped by Peter when he doubted he could walk on the water. The only way I have ever walked on water was when it was frozen.


Jesus can calm the seas in your life…Jesus can walk on water…and pull you out. Jesus is God…do you have any battles you are facing where you need Jesus to intervene walking on the water of the sea…I do.

 

Prayer

Father please help us in our stormy seas…please make a way where there is no way…please heal what can be healed and meet our soul’s deepest needs…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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