As a Christian, should I drink as long as I don't get drunk?.

Hello beautiful people :)

Its been a while since I've been on here.
Sorry about that, I've been a little busy.

Hope you've all been good children?
And I hope you're enjoying your Easter break?
The holidays have just begun and I'm looking forward to having fun. PS. My idea of fun is revision #geekymoments

Okay, back to the question that heads this post:
 'As a Christian, should I drink as long as I don't get drunk?'

I've felt the need to put this up for some weeks now. I prayed and kept thinking about it; I believe I received conviction and I finally created time to type it up.

So please let your hearts be receptive to all I have to say, it will do you all alot of good.


I've reached that age were drinking becomes a normal thing to do. Nowadays, I hear tales about drinking and hangovers associated with most teenage parties.
I don't really go to parties so I've never been in a position where I've been pressured to drink. But a while back, when people asked me if I'd drink at parties when I get to uni, I'd often reply saying, 
        'Yes, anything can happen but I will not get drunk'. 

I've always said that because I have always been aware of Ephesians 5:18 which says, 'Do not be drunk with wine, which will ruin you, but be filled with the Spirit'. I translated this as you can drink as long as you don't get drunk for so long now but much understanding, searching and exposure to certain things has made me realize that this isn't necessarily true. Infact, let me just give it to you straight:                                  AS A CHRISTIAN, YOU SHOULD NOT DRINK, let alone GET DRUNK!!

So now, if someone was to ask me that question again, I'd probably say: 'I have no intentions of drinking, but hopefully God will give me the strength to resist every urge to drink'



Some scriptures that talk about drinking:
Ephesians 5:18 'Do not be drunk with wine, which will ruin you, but be filled with the Spirit.' The bible clearly says it here that being drunk with wine WILL ruin you. Another version says it will destroy you. 

Therefore, I see no reason why you should take pleasure in doing something that WILL destroy you except if you obviously don't love yourself.

Clearly, God wants you to be filled with the Spirit instead of being drunk. Therefore, in my own opinion, alcoholism can be classed as a Spirit. As a christian, you should be aware that you cannot serve two masters, you're either HERE or THERE / FOR or AGAINST.
You cannot be equally filled with alcohol and filled with the Holy Spirit at the same time. That will NEVER work.

Let's look at Proverbs 31:4-6
'Kings and leaders should not get drunk or even want to drink. Drinking makes you forget your responsibilities, and you mistreat the poor. Beer and wine are only for the dying or for those who have lost hope. Let them drink and forget how poor and miserable they are.' 

Proverbs 20:1 also says, 'It isn't smart to get drunk! Drinking makes a fool of you and leads to fights.'


Proverbs 23:31-35
Don't let wine tempt you, even though it is rich red, though it sparkles in the cup, and it goes down smoothly. The next morning you will feel as if you had been bitten by a poisonous snake. ³³ Weird sights will appear before your eyes, and you will not be able to think or speak clearly. ³⁴ You will feel as if you were out on the ocean, seasick, swinging high up in the rigging of a tossing ship. ³⁵ “I must have been hit,” you will say; “I must have been beaten up, but I don't remember it. Why can't I wake up? I need another drink.”

I find it amazing how the bible holds the answers to all questions and talks about everything that relates to us.                                                       Reading Proverbs 23:31-35 completely shocked me because this is what happens with people that get drunk. They feel that drinking gives them some sort of boldness and strength yet don't realize that after getting drunk, they loose the little strength they had.
Also, like Proverbs 20:1 says, drinking definitely makes a fool of you because when people who had been  drunk at a party hear about the silly things they did, of course they feel embarrassed. They feel like they have made a fool of themselves. Yet, when they attend another party, they do the same thing!!


Proverbs 23:19-21, 'Listen, my child, and be wise! Keep your mind straight on the path. Don't hang out with those who get drunk on wine or those who eat too much, because drunks and gluttons shall become poor and drowsiness clothes them in rags'.

Another part of the bible encourages us to do things in moderation. No doubt that if you drink excessively, it will definitely cause trouble.
Remember that cancer, high blood pressure, depression, nerve damage or cirrhosis are real health conditions that all exist and are related to chronic heavy drinking.

Sadly, these health conditions are just a tip of the iceberg.

Remember drinking is a temptation but God has given you all the strength to overcome any temptation that comes your way. So I know you can do it.

Okay, now you may say but when I drink, I only drink a little, just a sip. I am not going to get drunk with just a sip!!! But please don't deceive yourselves.

It is not just a little harmless sip because a little harmless sip today will definitely become an uncontrollable gush tomorrow. 
One sip leads to another and from there on an addiction. You might not think that now but watch this space.


I got the image below from a BBC news article and it describes how alcohol affects the different parts of the body.
Here, take a look ...

1. Absorption of information restricted; memory impaired; inhibitions lowered
2. Tunnel vision; difficulty in distinguishing light intensity 
3. Central nervous system impaired; intestinal irritation can lead to ulcers; high levels can lead to coma or death
4. Change in fat metabolism, eventually leading to scarring of the liver
5. Sexual performance inhibited, possibly leading to impotence
6. Co-ordination and motor skills impaired; increased swaying

Source: Johns Hopkins University

I could seriously write more and I wish I could give a much more detailed explanation but I want to leave you all with a few things:

As a Christian, indulging in alcohol only destroys you.

If you are already struggling with your flesh then drinking alcohol just means putting yourself in more bondage.

Finally, to remain under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, you need to cut off completely from anything that influences you negatively.

God bless you all and thanks for making out time to read this.

Feel  free to share any questions or concerns you may have.

Love always, x

NOTE: Some of the things I have written have been taken out from my daily devotional: Open Heavens by Pastor E.A. Adeboye.