Is Drinking Alcohol A Sin? 

"It is not evil, the abuse of it is" Exactly brother

Look man, I've got my convictions about it. Consuming alcohol would make me feel bad in my walk with Christ. There's a bunch of other drinks out there in the world than for me to turn to alcohol. I'm not trying to act better than anyone else. It's just a line that I'm not willing to cross

My brother has been saved from alcoholism, something very prominent and detrimental in my family, I am so grateful for His grace. God is so freaking good.

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. proverbs 20:1

I'd rather stay away from alcohol

I would happily have dinner and wine with Jesus!!

Jeff have you considered making closed captioning for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing? I'd like to volunteer to help if you need.

Thanks Jeff! Your clarity was brilliant on "hot potato" topics like this. Can't wait for next week's video

THANK YOU! I'm guilty of it too, but it frustrates me when legalistic Christians say alcohol is bad in every context. Like you said Jeff, consumption of alcohol is only a sin when we get drunk, disregard another brother or sister's struggles over it, or when we make an idol of it(as with anything else). I have never drank because two of my family members have had alcoholic tendencies, and I'm afraid I might also have no control over how much I drink. People need to get a grip and crack open the Word to see what it really says.

50 reasons why I don't drink: 1. I can't be sober-minded if I'm not sober. 2. Alcohol has an assignment: destruction. 3. Alcohol is a depressant. Anything that depresses should be avoided at all costs. 4. I don't want to make my brother or sister stumble in the name of exercising my "Christian liberties." My choice to drink could lead to someone's demise. 5. Alcohol skews my judgment. 6. Alcohol leaves me worse, not better. 7. What I do in moderation, my children will do in excess. 8. Even the unsaved know I shouldn't drink. Bible in one hand, beer in the other-any lost person could point this out as a confusing contradiction. 9. Alcohol doesn't bring others closer to the Lord when they see me drinking, but further away. 10. Alcohol doesn't bring me closer to the Lord when I drink, but further away. 11. I want to be fully awake and ready for the return of Christ, not drowsy, sluggish and fuzzy. 12. Show me a family for whom alcohol has made a positive difference in their lives. You won't be able to. 13. I have never heard anyone say, "Wow, that gin and tonic made me feel so Christlike!" 14. I want to avoid all appearances of evil. 15. Alcohol makes it much harder for me to practice the fruit of self-control. 16. Alcohol causes me to lose my filter. 17. Alcohol is a legal mind-altering drug. 18. Alcohol is addictive. 19. Alcohol is a numbing agent for pain and sorrow only Jesus can heal. 20. Many regrets are associated with alcohol. (I can give you a whole bunch!) 21. No one has ever said, "If only I had taken a drink, things wouldn't have gotten out of control." 22. Alcohol causes me to act in ways I normally wouldn't. 23. Alcohol kills brain cells. 24. Alcohol is a counterfeit and provides a false peace. 25. The Bible says that no drunkards will enter the kingdom of God. Being drunk starts with one drink. I don't want to see how far outside the lines I can color when eternity is at stake. 26. Alcohol is a waster-money, gifts and talents, destinies and so on. 27. Alcohol leads to really bad behavior. It is a factor in 50 percent of violent crimes. 28. Alcohol distracts and derails you from living the victorious life for which Christ died. 29. Wisdom is the principle thing that I need to pursue at all cost; alcohol makes me stupid. 30. Alcohol has ruined many, many marriages. 31. The only influence I should be "under" is God's. 32. The Bible tells me to be alert; alcohol delays my reaction time. 33. If I don't start drinking, I'll never have to stop. 34. Alcohol severely tarnishes my testimony. 35. Don't want your teenagers to drink? Yep, same reasons apply to you. 36. God is holy; alcohol is not. 37. Alcohol and prayer don't mix. 38. Alcohol and Bible study don't mix. 39. Alcohol lowers my resolve to resist temptation. 40. Alcohol = Brokenness (broken lives, health, dreams and so on) 41. When the world sees us drinking, it sends the message that Jesus isn't enough. 42. Moderate drinking? How about moderate pornography or moderate heroin use or moderate lying or moderate adultery? 43. Christians are called to live a life of total surrender and separation from the world. 44. Alcohol makes me forget. It can make me forget that I am married, that I am saved and so on. 45. "I don't get drunk. I only have one or two drinks." If they didn't affect you, you would drink soda. 46. I should never look to the glass or bottle for joy, which can only be found in the Lord Jesus Christ. 47. Alcohol fills my mind with impure thoughts. 48. If it could hinder my faith walk or love walk or dishonor the lordship of Jesus Christ, I need to forsake it. 49. Alcohol doesn't help me run the race that Jesus has marked before me to finish with more accuracy. It does the polar opposite. 50. For any argument that tries to justify Christian drinking, there are at least 50 other reasons not to. The writing is on the wall. It's not God's best for Christians to drink. -Jamie Morgan Pastor of Life Church (Assemblies of God) and the Life House of Prayer (24/7 prayer). She graduated with her Master of Arts in Practical Theology from ORU and is pursuing her D.Min. at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

I turn 22 this year and this has been a big thing I've been questioning. I grew up in a church that believes it was okay as long as you don't get drunk, but then we moved and now I go to a church that is against it completely and I haven't had alcohol since I turned 21 just because I wasn't sure where I stand. I really loved the whole money, sex, and alcohol aren't bad but it is the abuse of those or love of or done when it shouldn't be that makes it sinful. I loved that. I still am no sure what to do about it since I am a member at a church that is against it. but thank you for this!!

Alcohol is one of the biggest killers in this world. Why would we as Christians want to be anything like this world. Don't we want to look different than regular people. Not speaking biblically but logically. Alcohol has always been a gray area so why don't we stay away from it. Alcohol leads to so many bad outcomes. Maybe not to you but think if a Christian sees you that struggles with alcohol. I think it's on you if they fall back into sin.

Thank you so much for the video bro!!!

I really appreciate hearing this message in such an honest, straightforward way. As a student in college, it can be tricky to find the balance between enjoying the social aspect of school while also flourishing in my relationship with God. Your words have definitely helped me reevaluate certain decisions I have been trying to justify that deep down I know are not drawing me closer to God. So thanks Jeff, you are doing great work!

I have to say I really enjoyed this. I really like how you apply Scripture to what you say.

SO GOOD! Thank you for sharing your wisdom on what God is trying to get through to us. Love your channel so much.

I love your sermons, they are a breath of fresh air and are so passionate. I'm saving up to buy your "Dig into the word" because I have felt a tug in my heart from God to start pursuing him outside of church and youth group. I hope I can get it soon! Thank you for inspiring the world to love one another and to love Christ.

Food isn't a sin But gluttony is...same with alcohol

Preach. Thank you so much for posting this! This is exactly what I believe, and am very thankful for your boldness in this. Don't be legalistic y'all!

This video explains things so well! Love it!

LOVING your channel! I just found you & I think you're my new favorite RU-vidr EVER.

Ive recently found you through looking up "spoken word". You have a gift with words for sure! One word goes through my mind in all your videos...real....keep up the great work in using your gifts!

Love the insights! Thanks for being willing to tackle potentially hard to hear topics and speak truth on them Jeff! I'm looking forward to the next couple of weeks too! Keep em coming!

I just subscribed and have seen a few of your videos, they’re great!!! They are everything that I believe. I kind of felt different in how I view God as how my brothers and sisters in church view Him and seeing these videos I realized I’m not the only one. Thank you and keep doing what you’re doing and may God keep using you for His glory.

I absolutely loved this video and how you delivered the message the Bible teaches us about alcohol. About a year ago, I was baptized as a Mormon. They teach about the word of wisdom which says that we're to abstain from alcohol, coffee, and tea. This was one of the hardest things to believe. Now that I'm finding my way out of that, I'm incredibly grateful to have these videos to relearn who God is and what He really says. Thanks Jeff!

So good! So refreshing to hear this, I'm totally with you on all of this. I hope that people who struggle with alcoholism will be set free and realize that there is so much MORE joy in Jesus! My husband and I love your/Alyssa's vlogs and teaching videos! Keep it up!! Sooo awesome!

just what I needed. it's awesome when you have a question in mind and then someone makes a video of it

We were not called to deal with sin but to go away from it. Submitting to God and Resisting the devil and he will flee.

Great video. I personally will never drink alcohol in my life, I'd rather not leave room for temptation to get drunk. But other than that, it's good that this issue is clarified.

This video was awesome, I don't think this could have been explained any better. Thank you so much for this post.

Love this outlook. We as Christians are in control of when we sin. I find these answers to be direct and then unpacked for further understanding. Thanx!!

My favorite line 'It's not inherently evil. It's the abuse of it.' Indeed, just like many many other things

I needed this soooooo much today!! Thank you for this Monday message!

Thank you so much for doing this video! I've been struggling with this. On whether it's okay to drink or not. Hope all is well with you and your sweet family!

I'm an athiest but I still watch your videos as my parents are religious and I like them to know the right way to interpret the bible.

Love this, Jeff!

Love it, love it. LOVE IT. Simple, clear cut! Love it 😂👌🏾 Definitely will be sharing this video

I am not a big fan of alcohol but Jesus first miracle was make water into wine and every meal him and his disciples had wine to drink because it was sanitary, also the last supper that we must do in remembrance of him was to drink wine and bread, is like taking aspirin for a headache and taking a opiate for a high, one is sinful ans wrong the other is not, it all happens in the heart.

You hit the nail on the head man! I have to remember this because I personally don't drink so it's easy to judge people that do even though I know it's not a sin. Thanks for that reminder!

You really are such a man of God, thank you so much for being here on youtube to share your wisdom! Sometimes I'm hesitant to click on your uploads, just because I always know your words are challenging but also true, so I'm always so glad I do take the time to watch!

I like how you address that specific issues are more gray than many Christians make them out to me. While studying Bible and Communications at a Christian College, I have come to learn this truth. Personally, I stay away from alcohol, not because I am under covenant at my school, but because people in my family have abused alcohol. I would rather avoid the temptation altogether, than finding out whether or not I would have a problem with it.

This was such a great perspective! thanks for sharing

I have said this before and I have to admit you have put this so we 😊. I love how you put an overall torch on this video 🙌 Great job dude

Thanks, Jeff. This topic is perfect! And you've explained them well. God bless you, bro.

Last night after church, my friend and I sat in my car and had a long, friendly conversation. Friends, at times, just need to talk about everything almost. For him, he had a ton to say about his dad and how he would go from woman to woman and one night stand after the other. Then we got to a point and he said last weekend, after his school homecoming, he went to his friends house and they got completely wasted. I tried to explain why getting wasted was no bueno. His excuse was "it was so much fun." Thanks for the very insightful video. Truly does explain right from wrong when it comes to alcohol and how I can defend drinking is bad at many points.

Really comprehensive and I think you did a good job explaining this! Really enjoying your channel 😊

Hey! I'm 20 years old girl from Czech republic and I love all your videos :) thank you very much for your work, you're really big encouragement for me

Totally agree. I love your topics and look forward to new videos. You make everything so simple.

I love the points you made. I am young, and by you making it a point that it's not necessarily bad, but what people do to obtain it and what they do after having it is what makes it "bad". I love these monday videos..quick, to the point, but meaningful.

So good, Jeff!! Thank you for your insight.

That's one of the best explanations I have heard on this. Awesome!!! Keep the videos coming - I pray God grants you more wisdom to do this.

I absolutely loved this video! Not because it reinforced my belief but because you didn't do the old conservative route but instead you brought something new to the table and offered up a different way of looking at this issue. I agree on every front especially the one about us helping our struggling brothers and sisters and not flaunting our "Christian Freedoms" (which is a new concept that I've never heard of before!) God bless!! 🙏 😄

so good. I totally think you answered this spot on! nicely done!

I love you confidence in Christ. You're not afraid to speak on God's word with truth!

absolutely perfectly biblically sound. it's too bad some can't be comfortable with this answer, but you're right. and this is coming from a girl who has never drank, and personally never will. but I 100% agree with you. thanks for having the guts to post it.

great answer to a long debated question. thank you for posting Jeff, there are more nuances to consider then I previously thought.

That sums it up! Well spoken and definitely heard.

I'm staying away from alcohol because sometimes it causes us to stumble and I want to be an example for my brothers and sisters in Christ but great video God bless you.

1 Peter 5:8King James Version (KJV)8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: If you bible says to be sober I guess I don't understand how that makes it okay to have one drink but not the whole bottle. To be sober to abstain from alcohol. Vigilant to keep a careful watch. It is scientifically prove that even one glass of alcohol can decrease rational decision making and impair judgement. So as Christians who want to be obedient to the lord why even play the line risk losing our ability to be sober and vigilant?

you honestly need a podcast i wpuld listen all day everyday honestly 😊

Thanks so much for this! I 100% agree with you! I love your videos!

Thank you for the video Jefferson, God has certainly revealed Himself even more to me through your video I do appreciate it a lot! Praise the Lord for being so kind and generous on revealing Himself to others through you. keep up the videos I love them haha! may Grace be with you and your family's spirit :)

On point Jeff! Well said as always thank you for rightly dividing the Word in love and truth!

This was super useful because the bible study I go to has alcohol as the topic this week. Thank you for sharing this! I might post your video on the Facebook group we have :)

Great video! I agreed 100%. My husband and I love to celebrate life and drink ovassionally, but definitely not in excess or around those who struggle with alcohol.

Hey, I'm from Brazil and I really appreciate your videos and how you talk about God in a simple and effective way, not because of religion but because of grace! (although sometimes you talk so fast that my english-learner-brain can't keep up with you hahahaha)...Thank you for sharing this gift with the world! God bless you and your beautiful family!

gluttony is the sin.

This is such a great video. Thanks for explaining that so well according to God's word!

I loved how you explained it, Jeff! A brother from the Church asked me about this the other day. Personally, I don't drink but I don't think that drinking in itself is a sin. Getting drunk on the other hand is because, as Jeff said, we as image-bearers of Christ and for me, to show that you're drunk to your brothers or sisters in Christ might make them stumble and that's a sin. Also, when you let unbelievers see you in that state, they won't see Christ in that. It all boils down to being responsible with who you're with and for what reason it is that you're drinking. I definitely don't condemn our pastors who drink wine or anything, neither do I condemn my friends if they drink beer with their family or during family gatherings. It's not like they get drunk in clubs or parties.

Needed this Jeff! Thanks man!

Such a great video, it was really informative!

I think whenever you want to make a decision whether you should do this or that I believe it's fundamental to go back to that verse that says whatever you do whether you drink or eat (or whatever it might be (fill in the blank))do it for the glory of God.

Yes, i love this video!

Great video bro! Appreciate the clarification. :)

hi jeff, would getting a bit tipsy from time to time without getting totally drunk lead to ungodly actions?

Love your videos!

Out of all the different preacher's testimony I heard. He is only one that makes sense so far

Well said. I've discussed this very issue with friends, recently.

So real talk here. The bible says that alcohol makes the heart merry, and that is good, right? So the making of the heart to be merry... Is that the Biblical way of saying buzzed? Like just slightly relaxed and effected? Why else would it say, "makes the heart merry"? That refers to your mood and a change in your mood, so wouldn't that be in the family of terms like buzzed? This isn't from a perspective of a person who WANTS to drink or needs an excuse to. But honestly, if that's what that means that could put a whole different perspective on things like that that effect your mood. Not that we should be searching for things other than God to be our core source of peace and joy, but isn't there a deeper truth there? A freeing truth that doesn't have such a turned up nose at things like that? The most important thing (after excepting Jesus) is glorifying God-loving Him, and loving others. CONTINUED...

Currently heart broken as a beautiful man ive been dating 1 month wont stop getting drunk. I set a rule NO ALCOHOL when im around but i cannot make his choices for him. I am at the point of ending this he won't change.

I was hoping to get help with self healing, and forgiveness. I was addicted to drugs for two year and put my family especially my mother through so much. they never knew where I was, still my mom never gave up on me. it's been almost a year that I have been sober, but now I am struggling with being able to forgive myself for the pain that I have caused others. hope to hear from you soon. thanks

The word of God is Truth!! too much of anything besides the word of God is bad for us.

thank you so much for the things you said and your input on this. I struggle with understanding the bible and grace because I grew up in a religion that wasn't for God so it is difficult to adapt to freedom when I've been judged my entire life so far. if you have any feedback to tell me on the matter when it comes to religion to those who have come out of religion into grace, I would love to know what you have to say. thank you

love this!!

"You have to the scripture so much you are making origami" best thing I have heard

I'm 19 and I don't drink but I always feared for when I turn 21 and decide to drink some wine, at least, and be looked down upon by religious people and even my loved ones. This really helped clear that up for me, even though I don't drink lol, thank you so much Jeff! (:

Thanks for sharing, bro. 😎👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

love ur videos!

Awesome video Jeff! I totally agree! When Im in doubt, I like to ask myself the following question: Why do I want to drink alcohol right now? Because I like it and want to thank God for His gift? Or to escape reality and to fill a void in my heart which should be filled with God?

That does help bro. Thanks.

When the new testament mentions wine you have to differentiate between when they're talking about alcohol and grape juice

Great message, love your neighbor, & everything in limitations and Jesus also said he would not taste of the vine until he returned...

I haven't finished the video yet but I just wanted to comment that I think drinking alcohol isn't a sin. it's when you drink to the point of intoxication and acting in a violent, belligerent, or dangerous manner. It's okay to have a little alcohol, but in moderate amounts. I think all it comes down to is keeping healthy and being a mature, responsible adult.

Great words, I agree. I feel like I am at this state in my growth that I will not condemn disrespectful behaviour at all. Not in the school yard, not in my house, basically not in my presence. Over the years I've experienced so many uncalled for judgements, even when I walk down the street and someone looks at me and feels immediate judgement and to categorize me, keep a distance, or being cold (for the artists to understand). This world of worlds, artificial and mean breeds contempt for people who they meet during their inbetween spots (sidewalk, park, grocery line! basically the coldest place in your local city.) when all I would've settled for was a smile. But regards to drinking I do feel stronger in my authenticity I allow God to come into my heart, when I allow myself to stand still in greatness, calmness, serenity, divine. And to support my friends who do not want to drink with an alternative choice of beverage (first you ask them = to help create new pattern pathways, that's what friends are for) and because it is a very rebellious move to say "(I know myself more than you do, so) no thank you" or "Maybe later I'm just going to look for my friend." Give people the space they crave. Nobody can live your life greater, more passionate, deserving, limitless, trusted life better than you can. I have so much to offer this world, and I can't believe I let those shaddy moments kept me in hiding. Wow. so as I write this I feel the need to come to a closing with a prayer I will do in my own time. And reiterate that I thank you for your message. Such as it is, O

Very well put Jeff.

Nice video! GOD BLESS!

Great stuff. My response is the same. I have no problem with a glass of wine. But I don't consume in a manor that could be a stumbling block.

Hey Jeff! you should make a video about high school relationships!:)

i come from a very traditional, christian Samoan family and my parents have always stressed the effects of alcohol on me my entire life because of their past experiences, but i have always wanted to try wine. i totally agree with you jeff, about alcohol abuse being the sin, nd from reading the word, i know that drunkenness is what i intend to avoid, now that i am of legal age is it wrong for me to steer away from my parent's perspectives and come to my own conclusion concerning alcohol??

Great video! Glory be to God!