Dear Victorious,
Is it okay for Christians to drink alcohol? I am an adult, but my parents never drank and they seem to be judging my wife and I for occasionally enjoying a glass of wine or a cold beer.
Harvey T. - Frederick, MD
Dear Harvey,
It depends. While there is no Biblical prohibition against drinking alcohol, there is clear mandate not to drink to excess or abuse alcohol. Additionally, there is a general mandate for us not to offend, mislead or discourage others with any of our actions or choices. So even though it is not unbiblical to drink alcohol, to do so in the presence of someone who finds it offensive would be wrong. You should refrain from even moderate drinking when in the presence of your parents. And your reason for doing so is because you love and respect them enough to make such a sacrifice.
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