Bible 📖 Encouragements 💪🏻 №1
Psalms 27:3 KJV
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Psalms 56:4 KJV
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Psalms 118:6 KJV
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Mathew 10:28 KJV
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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Psalms 27:3 KJV
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Psalms 56:4 KJV
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Psalms 118:6 KJV
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Mathew 10:28 KJV
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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🤔 What does the Bible say about...
😨 BEING FEARFUL 😱
Revelation 21:8 KJV
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
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😨 BEING FEARFUL 😱
Revelation 21:8 KJV
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
#BibleFacts
Bible 📖 Encouragements 💪🏻 №2
Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Psalms 118:8 KJV
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Isaiah 12:2 KJV
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
James 4:7 KJV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Psalms 118:5 KJV
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
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Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Psalms 118:8 KJV
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Isaiah 12:2 KJV
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
James 4:7 KJV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Psalms 118:5 KJV
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
#BibleEncouragements
How to pray - 21st April 2021
[PART 1]
As Christians we all should know the importance of prayer. For it says in the Bible.
Philippians 4:6 KJV
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV
Pray without ceasing.
1 Timothy 2:1-4 KJV
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
Matthew 26:41 KJV
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
But have you ever wondered? "Am I doing it right?" or "Is the way I'm praying the correct way to pray?"
The Bible has the answers to that.
Matthew 6:5-8 KJV
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
In the next verses Matthew 6:9-13 Jesus Christ shows us how to pray. You might know these verses under the name "The Lord's Prayer" . But what's shown in these verses are not an actual prayer but an outline of how to pray.
For Jesus says in Matthew 6:9 "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name..."
Jesus is not telling us to repeat Matthew 6:9-13 word for word for that would be a vain repetition. For HE Said in Matthew 6:7 KJV "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions,..."
You can read an actual prayer made by Jesus in Matthew 26 starting on verse 36, Mark 14 starting on verse 35 and Luke 22 starting on verse 41.
Matthew 26:36 KJV
Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. Matthew 26:39 KJV And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Matthew 26:42 KJV He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
Mark 14:35-36 KJV
And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
As you can see in these verses Jesus follows the outline that HE laid out in Matthew 6:9-13 when he prays.
Part 2 ➡️
#Study
[PART 1]
As Christians we all should know the importance of prayer. For it says in the Bible.
Philippians 4:6 KJV
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV
Pray without ceasing.
1 Timothy 2:1-4 KJV
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
Matthew 26:41 KJV
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
But have you ever wondered? "Am I doing it right?" or "Is the way I'm praying the correct way to pray?"
The Bible has the answers to that.
Matthew 6:5-8 KJV
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
In the next verses Matthew 6:9-13 Jesus Christ shows us how to pray. You might know these verses under the name "The Lord's Prayer" . But what's shown in these verses are not an actual prayer but an outline of how to pray.
For Jesus says in Matthew 6:9 "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name..."
Jesus is not telling us to repeat Matthew 6:9-13 word for word for that would be a vain repetition. For HE Said in Matthew 6:7 KJV "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions,..."
You can read an actual prayer made by Jesus in Matthew 26 starting on verse 36, Mark 14 starting on verse 35 and Luke 22 starting on verse 41.
Matthew 26:36 KJV
Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. Matthew 26:39 KJV And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Matthew 26:42 KJV He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
Mark 14:35-36 KJV
And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
As you can see in these verses Jesus follows the outline that HE laid out in Matthew 6:9-13 when he prays.
Part 2 ➡️
#Study
How to pray - 21st April 2021
[PART 2]
The Bible gives us more examples on how to pray.
2 Chronicles 6:13 KJV
For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven,
Daniel 6:10 KJV
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Acts 9:40 KJV
But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Acts 20:36 KJV
And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
Luke 22:41 KJV
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
Ezra 9:5 KJV
And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,
As you can see in these verses they have something in common. The person who is praying is always kneeling down. Praying while kneeling down is the proper way to pray. For Jesus Said in Matthew 6:5 KJV "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues...". You should give respect unto GOD by kneeling down when you pray.
Also have you noticed that in 2 Chronicles 6:13 KJV it says "...and spread forth his hands toward heaven..."
Is that mentioned anywhere else in the Bible? Yes it is.
Nehemiah 8:6 KJV
And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.
Lamentations 3:41 KJV
Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.
1 Timothy 2:8 KJV
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Psalms 141:2 KJV
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
As you can see the proper way to pray is by kneeling down and lifting up your hands toward the heavens and not closing them like many people do. So when you pray do this 🤲 and not this 🙏.
You might also ask:
“How much do I need to pray?”
You can pray as much as you want.
But 3 times a day in the morning, at midday and in the evening is enough.
Psalms 55:17 KJV
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Daniel 6:10 KJV
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
And also remember to look up when praying because it says in the Bible:
Psalms 123:1 KJV
Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Psalms 5:3 KJV
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
John 17:1 KJV
These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
I hope and pray that this has Blessed you.
⬅️ Part 1
[PART 2]
The Bible gives us more examples on how to pray.
2 Chronicles 6:13 KJV
For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven,
Daniel 6:10 KJV
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Acts 9:40 KJV
But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Acts 20:36 KJV
And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
Luke 22:41 KJV
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
Ezra 9:5 KJV
And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,
As you can see in these verses they have something in common. The person who is praying is always kneeling down. Praying while kneeling down is the proper way to pray. For Jesus Said in Matthew 6:5 KJV "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues...". You should give respect unto GOD by kneeling down when you pray.
Also have you noticed that in 2 Chronicles 6:13 KJV it says "...and spread forth his hands toward heaven..."
Is that mentioned anywhere else in the Bible? Yes it is.
Nehemiah 8:6 KJV
And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.
Lamentations 3:41 KJV
Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.
1 Timothy 2:8 KJV
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Psalms 141:2 KJV
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
As you can see the proper way to pray is by kneeling down and lifting up your hands toward the heavens and not closing them like many people do. So when you pray do this 🤲 and not this 🙏.
You might also ask:
“How much do I need to pray?”
You can pray as much as you want.
But 3 times a day in the morning, at midday and in the evening is enough.
Psalms 55:17 KJV
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Daniel 6:10 KJV
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
And also remember to look up when praying because it says in the Bible:
Psalms 123:1 KJV
Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Psalms 5:3 KJV
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
John 17:1 KJV
These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
I hope and pray that this has Blessed you.
⬅️ Part 1
👨👩👧👦 Did you know? 👨👩👧👧
Mary wasn't a virgin her whole life. In fact, the Bible tells us that Jesus had siblings, which automatically means that she had to consummate her marriage. For example look at Matthew 13:55-56. The puzzled people from Jesus' hometown said:
"Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his BRETHREN, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? And his SISTERS, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?"
Take note that these are unbelievers who say that, therefore it is not possible for them to mention "brothers" and "sisters" in the context of faith. This example clearly speaks of Jesus' earthly siblings.
For archeological proof that Jesus had siblings see this find.
Also the Bible says:
Matthew 1:20-25 KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not TILL she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
As you can see in verse 25 it clearly says that Joseph did consummate his marriage with Mary after she gave birth to Jesus. This disproves the catholic idea that Mary was a virgin her whole life.
#DidYouKnow
Mary wasn't a virgin her whole life. In fact, the Bible tells us that Jesus had siblings, which automatically means that she had to consummate her marriage. For example look at Matthew 13:55-56. The puzzled people from Jesus' hometown said:
"Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his BRETHREN, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? And his SISTERS, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?"
Take note that these are unbelievers who say that, therefore it is not possible for them to mention "brothers" and "sisters" in the context of faith. This example clearly speaks of Jesus' earthly siblings.
For archeological proof that Jesus had siblings see this find.
Also the Bible says:
Matthew 1:20-25 KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not TILL she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
As you can see in verse 25 it clearly says that Joseph did consummate his marriage with Mary after she gave birth to Jesus. This disproves the catholic idea that Mary was a virgin her whole life.
#DidYouKnow
🤔 What does the Bible say about...
🤬 USING OBSCENE LANGUAGE 🗯
James 1:26 KJV
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
James 3:10 KJV
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Ephesians 4:29 KJV
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
1 Corinthians 15:33 KJV
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Psalms 34:13 KJV
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Psalms 39:1 KJV
I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
Proverbs 4:24 KJV
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
Proverbs 8:13 KJV
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Matthew 5:22 KJV
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Matthew 12:36 KJV
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Luke 21:19 KJV
In your patience possess ye your souls.
#BibleFacts
🤬 USING OBSCENE LANGUAGE 🗯
James 1:26 KJV
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
James 3:10 KJV
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Ephesians 4:29 KJV
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
1 Corinthians 15:33 KJV
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Psalms 34:13 KJV
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Psalms 39:1 KJV
I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
Proverbs 4:24 KJV
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
Proverbs 8:13 KJV
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Matthew 5:22 KJV
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Matthew 12:36 KJV
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Luke 21:19 KJV
In your patience possess ye your souls.
#BibleFacts
Bible 📖 Encouragements 💪🏻 №3
Matthew 28:20 KJV
[...] I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Philippians 4:13 KJV
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Isaiah 41:14 KJV
Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
Jeremiah 46:27 KJV
But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.
James 4:10 KJV
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
#BibleEncouragements
Matthew 28:20 KJV
[...] I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Philippians 4:13 KJV
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Isaiah 41:14 KJV
Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
Jeremiah 46:27 KJV
But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.
James 4:10 KJV
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
#BibleEncouragements
Is it ok for Christians to drink alcohol? - 27th April 2021
[PART 1]
Let's see what does the Bible say:
Proverbs 20:1 KJV
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
1 Corinthians 6:10 KJV
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
As you can see by these 2 verses alone, drinking is not wise and drunkards will not be allowed in Heaven. But is the Bible really against alcohol? Let's dive deeper.
Let's see what is being written in the book of Proverbs for example:
Proverbs 23:29-35 KJV
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? 30 They that tarry long at the WINE; they that go to seek mixed wine. 31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. 32 At the last it biteth like a serpent[1], and stingeth like an adder. 33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.[2] 34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast[3]. 35 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not:[4] when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.[5]
This is very telling. The Bible gives us a plain denoscription of alcohol here.
Alcohol burns[1], men are more lustful and more stimulated to say smuts and talk foolishly[2], we get dizzy from it[3], we're not aware of what is going on around us[4] and we can fall into alcoholism[5].
Now let's see what the books of Samuel have to say:
1 Samuel 1:12-16 KJV
And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth. 13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee. 15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
Who drank alcohol or was drunk wasn't counted in the number of God's people.
1 Samuel 25:25,36-37 KJV
25 Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him:
[...]
36 And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light. 37 But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.
Drinking is a folly.
2 Samuel 23:6 KJV
But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands: 7 But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the same place.
Sons of Belial, those who drink will be "utterly burned".
With that being said, the book of Romans tells us:
Romans 13:13-14 KJV
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
We are commanded to abstain from alcohol and from being in a state of intoxication/drunkenness.
Part 2 ➡️
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[PART 1]
Let's see what does the Bible say:
Proverbs 20:1 KJV
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
1 Corinthians 6:10 KJV
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
As you can see by these 2 verses alone, drinking is not wise and drunkards will not be allowed in Heaven. But is the Bible really against alcohol? Let's dive deeper.
Let's see what is being written in the book of Proverbs for example:
Proverbs 23:29-35 KJV
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? 30 They that tarry long at the WINE; they that go to seek mixed wine. 31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. 32 At the last it biteth like a serpent[1], and stingeth like an adder. 33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.[2] 34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast[3]. 35 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not:[4] when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.[5]
This is very telling. The Bible gives us a plain denoscription of alcohol here.
Alcohol burns[1], men are more lustful and more stimulated to say smuts and talk foolishly[2], we get dizzy from it[3], we're not aware of what is going on around us[4] and we can fall into alcoholism[5].
Now let's see what the books of Samuel have to say:
1 Samuel 1:12-16 KJV
And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth. 13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee. 15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
Who drank alcohol or was drunk wasn't counted in the number of God's people.
1 Samuel 25:25,36-37 KJV
25 Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him:
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36 And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light. 37 But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.
Drinking is a folly.
2 Samuel 23:6 KJV
But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands: 7 But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the same place.
Sons of Belial, those who drink will be "utterly burned".
With that being said, the book of Romans tells us:
Romans 13:13-14 KJV
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
We are commanded to abstain from alcohol and from being in a state of intoxication/drunkenness.
Part 2 ➡️
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Is it ok for Christians to drink alcohol? - 27th April 2021
[PART 2]
But you might ask: didn't Jesus make wine and drink wine?
Yes He did. But was it fermented wine as todays word "wine" suggests?
When talking about the word "wine" in the Bible it distinguishes 2 types of wine: fermented wine (rotten juice) and fresh grape juice (unfermented wine). In the Sanctuary services we find instructions that prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that alcohol is not only deadly to the soul, it is in fact unholy and unclean.
Leviticus 10:9-10 KJV
Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations: 10 And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;
"But what about Timothy? He was advised to drink wine!"
Of course he was.
1 Timothy 5:23 KJV
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
But what type of wine was it? Fermented or unfermented? Alcohol or grape juice? Ask any natural healer and they will tell you that grape juice can heal many ailments, including stomach problems. The "wine" in this verse is definitely unfermented. Fermented wine would make stomach problems worse.
Another verse states:
Proverbs 31:4-5 KJV
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
As Christians, are we not slated to reign with Christ as kings?
Revelation 5:10 KJV
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
So to sum up this study: we are to not drink alcohol for it is sinful and it defiles the body. And what is it written about defiling our body?
1 Corinthians 3:17 KJV
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
And if you still think that a little amount of alcohol is healthy for you, have you ever wondered why pregnant women cannot drink ANY amount of alcohol?
I hope and pray that this study will bless you! ❤️
Ephesians 5:18 KJV
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
⬅️ Part 1
[PART 2]
But you might ask: didn't Jesus make wine and drink wine?
Yes He did. But was it fermented wine as todays word "wine" suggests?
When talking about the word "wine" in the Bible it distinguishes 2 types of wine: fermented wine (rotten juice) and fresh grape juice (unfermented wine). In the Sanctuary services we find instructions that prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that alcohol is not only deadly to the soul, it is in fact unholy and unclean.
Leviticus 10:9-10 KJV
Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations: 10 And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;
"But what about Timothy? He was advised to drink wine!"
Of course he was.
1 Timothy 5:23 KJV
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
But what type of wine was it? Fermented or unfermented? Alcohol or grape juice? Ask any natural healer and they will tell you that grape juice can heal many ailments, including stomach problems. The "wine" in this verse is definitely unfermented. Fermented wine would make stomach problems worse.
Another verse states:
Proverbs 31:4-5 KJV
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
As Christians, are we not slated to reign with Christ as kings?
Revelation 5:10 KJV
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
So to sum up this study: we are to not drink alcohol for it is sinful and it defiles the body. And what is it written about defiling our body?
1 Corinthians 3:17 KJV
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
And if you still think that a little amount of alcohol is healthy for you, have you ever wondered why pregnant women cannot drink ANY amount of alcohol?
I hope and pray that this study will bless you! ❤️
Ephesians 5:18 KJV
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
⬅️ Part 1