One of the most difficult things to develop to men ministry is the spiritual discipline. Not too many books were written about spiritual disciplines for men. Most men are preoccupied with their jobs specially that they are the head of the family. Patrick Morley explained in this book the importance of spiritual disciplines to men. [...]
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Bad Effects of Beer and Other Alcoholic Beverages, and Alcoholism
There is really no clear rules in the Bible about the “HOW MUCH” of drinking. But on the other hand, we know that there are lots of bad effects of beer and other alcoholic beverages can do to our body. Alcoholism definitely cause many serious diseases such as cancer and heart diseases.
The Ministry of Correction: Sermon From 2 Corinthians 7
Correcting someone is probably one of the most difficult things to do especially when it comes to “relationship”. Correcting and disciplining are synonymous terms in our passage. Correcting a friend or someone you love and respect is never easy and sometimes comes out to the point of having conflict and long time argument and unforgiveness.
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Why Alcohol Drinking Is Not For Christians
Alcohol Drinking Is Not Good For Our Lives
This is one of the most common heated debates inside Christian communities. This is because there are many Christians who still drink alcoholic beverages even after several years of being a Christian.
The main issues raised were the following:
* Is alcohol drinking forbidden in the Bible?
* Is alcohol drinking an immoral practice?
* Is alcohol drinking encouraged in the Bible?
* Moderate drinking is a healthy practice as long as you do not get drunk.
Many of those Christians who used to drink uses the following issues above to defend that alcohol drinking is completely allowable and it is only “us” who forbid it to do. Plus quoting the incident in the wedding of Cana where Jesus turned water into wine.
But why is it that many Evangelical Churches forbid or at least impose a “no alcohol drinking” policy among its members?
Now, let’s go to the main discussion of the issues raised.
Is Alcohol Drinking Forbidden In The Bible?
The answer of course is no. The fact is, most people in the Bible drink at least a wine coming from grapes. One thing is clear about the limitations in drinking, and it is found in Ephesians 5:18. “Do not get drunk.” This is why most Christians that still drink alcoholic beverages hold this very strongly. As long as they don’t get drunk.
On Guilt And Grace
“But the Scripture has concluded all under sin, that the promise of faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”
Galatians 3:22
When we realize what we were before and what He’s done for us, how can we keep from “loving Him with all our heart,” going where He leads and doing what He says?
“All under sin.”
That’s the message of today’s Manna: Everyone is guilty. You’re guilty. I’m guilty. ‘Ole Joe, the butcher down the street is guilty. Aunt Sue is guilty. Grandma’s guilty. Your banker is guilty. Your doctor and dentist are guilty.
That’s not a popular or politically correct message.
But, it’s the Truth.
And, until one realizes it—and is convicted by it—there’s no hope.
The Greek word “sugkleio” is used here for “concluded” and means “to shut off together, enclose, boxed in, etc.” It’s the picture of captives herded into a locked room with no possible way of escape. And, like some sadistic captor who delights in others’ misery, the Law points its sharp finger at everyone and says “Guilty as charged!” Its look is stern and its sentence unwavering as the Day of Judgment approaches.
Law and Grace
“Then were assembled unto me everyone that trembled at the words of the God of Israel. . .”
Ezra 9:4a
Because of it, we should never stray far from the Christ and the Cross.
Conviction.
Do you feel it this morning, Pilgrim? Do you, like Jeremiah, feel the “burden of the Lord” (23:33-38) weighing down on you as you ponder His Greatness and agonize over your own wretchedness?
If so, run to Jesus. And, stay there.
The Word is sharp, piercing through the veneer of pretense as it exposes everything that lies within (Heb. 4:12). Like the priest’s sharp knife that split open a penitent worshiper’s sacrifice from the tip of its nose and down its back to the tip of its tail, so does the Holy Spirit use God’s Holy Scalpel to “search our hearts and minds” (Ps. 139:23-24).
At first, it’s for the purpose of conviction of our lost condition. Until we know we’re lost, we feel no need of a Shepherd. Until we know we’re sick, we feel not need of a Physician (Mt. 9:12). But, “when the Commandment comes” (Rom. 7:9), a holy terror grips our soul as we feel the sharp piercing of the “curse of the Law” (Dt. 27:26; Gal. 3:10).
But, thankfully, in that curse there is a Cure.
And, that Cure is Jesus (Gal. 3:11-14). Hallelujah!!
How we should thank God for the Law that helps us know our need of Him (Gal. 3:19-29). Then, we should thank the Father for His Spirit-Word that “convicts us of sin, the need of righteousness and judgment to come” (Jn. 16:8-11). . .for such conviction will hopefully lead to heartfelt repentance and holy consecration (Rom. 12:1-2).
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