I am really going through some inner turmoil right now, seeking God and praying about having a drink every once in a while. Is it bad? Is it good? Does it matter? Is it a "bad witness"? I think the answer may be yes to each of these, just as easy as it is no to each of these.
I've really been reading and praying over 1 Cor 8 the last few days and I do believe I'm seeing that topic in a new light. For some reason, call me weird, I always thought that chapter was about not causing someone with an issue to fall back into an issue, (i.e., me having a drink, causing someone who is an alcoholic to think it's ok to have a drink, etc.) Of course, it may be ok for me, but not ok for them, that's up to God, but I believe what's being said is that if it could cause offense or confusion, or any doubt among the people who see it, then I probably shouldn't be doing it. Not because it (the drink) is wrong for me, but simply because it may impeded someone's relationship with Christ. I'm not a theologian, in fact, I barely read my bible sometimes, in fact, I probably read other books much more than the bible, anyway, back to topic.
I don't have a problem having a beer with a pizza, or having a margarita at Chili's over dinner, or having wine at Olive Garden, etc. I don't think it's right to do in front of anyone that does have an issue with it either, though, even though I have freedom in that. Of course, that's a totally different issue, freedom in Christ, and that whole new "movement". Not saying it's good or bad, again, trying to figure out what I believe. I'm just looking to solidify my values/beliefs about alcohol.
I would love to hear some thoughts on this.
