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In order for there to be a Biblical basis for or against drinking, both the scriptures that appear to support drinking, and those that appear to discourage drinking should agree, rather than argue. A quick glance suggests that moderate drinking is acceptable; however, William Branham | In order for there to be a Biblical basis for or against drinking, both the scriptures that appear to support drinking, and those that appear to discourage drinking should agree, rather than argue. A quick glance suggests that moderate drinking is acceptable; however, William Branham strongly rebuked drinking and even moderate drinking. Here are some of the reasons why William Branham was against Christians partaking in any form of social drinking: | ||
===King and Priests=== | ===King and Priests=== | ||
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===A Separated People=== | ===A Separated People=== | ||
When God called the children of Israel out of Egypt, they first spent 40 years with no wine (Deuteronomy 29:5-6) so that they would know that "I am the Lord your God". Moses also taught the people of a "Nazarite" vow, which was for separation unto the Lord, part of which involved abstinence from wine (Numbers 6:2-3). The prophet Daniel also abstained from wine without taking such a vow, so that he would not "defile" himself, (Daniel 1:8) and John the baptist was instructed to "drink neither wine nor strong drink". (Luke 1:15) | When God called the children of Israel out of Egypt, they first spent 40 years with no wine (Deuteronomy 29:5-6) so that they would know that "I am the Lord your God". Moses also taught the people of a "Nazarite" vow, which was for separation unto the Lord, part of which involved abstinence from wine (Numbers 6:2-3). The prophet Daniel also abstained from wine without taking such a vow, so that he would not "defile" himself, (Daniel 1:8) and John the baptist was instructed to "drink neither wine nor strong drink". (Luke 1:15) | ||
William Branham said about his campaign in Germany: ''So after while there come a question around the table, "What was the matter," that I wasn't drinking my beer, "was it because it wasn't good?" ...Now, I know it's written: when you're in Rome, be a Roman. But I said, "Tell them this: 'I do not condemn them. But I was borned under a Nazarite birth; I'm not supposed to drink.'" I didn't want to hurt them. And they understood it, went right on drinking.'' (Oncoming Storm, Phoenix, AZ, 60-02-29) | William Branham said about his campaign in Germany: ''So after while there come a question around the table, "What was the matter," that I wasn't drinking my beer, "was it because it wasn't good?" ...Now, I know it's written: when you're in Rome, be a Roman. But I said, "Tell them this: 'I do not condemn them. But I was borned under a Nazarite birth; I'm not supposed to drink.'" I didn't want to hurt them. And they understood it, went right on drinking.'' (Oncoming Storm, Phoenix, AZ, 60-02-29) | ||
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===Deception=== | ===Deception=== | ||
Wine is the end of wisdom, and has paved the way for the humiliating fall of the righteous since Noah's first hangover after the flood. (Genesis 9:24-25) Lot was another man who felt its shame, as his daughters got him drunk in order to commit incest (Genesis 19:35-36). | Wine is the end of wisdom, and has paved the way for the humiliating fall of the righteous since Noah's first hangover after the flood. (Genesis 9:24-25) Lot was another man who felt its shame, as his daughters got him drunk in order to commit incest (Genesis 19:35-36). | ||
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*'''Everyone''': ''It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.'' (Romans 14:23) | *'''Everyone''': ''It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.'' (Romans 14:23) | ||
William Branham said "''you let a drunk man get out here on the street with...his automobile. That man ought to have at least ten years in prison. You let a man go down the street this morning with a--with a pistol in his hand shooting around like that, they'd throw the keys away on that guy. They'd send him to the inner jails. And then a drunk man can come down the street. He's absolutely just as much in danger of killing somebody as a man is with a pistol, and he gets five dollars for it or something. See? See, he--he's, It's almost premeditated murder.''" (Investments, Phoenix, AZ, 01-26-63) | William Branham said "''you let a drunk man get out here on the street with...his automobile. That man ought to have at least ten years in prison. You let a man go down the street this morning with a--with a pistol in his hand shooting around like that, they'd throw the keys away on that guy. They'd send him to the inner jails. And then a drunk man can come down the street. He's absolutely just as much in danger of killing somebody as a man is with a pistol, and he gets five dollars for it or something. See? See, he--he's, It's almost premeditated murder.''" (Investments, Phoenix, AZ, 01-26-63) | ||
When Moses led the children of Israel in the wilderness, their only provision was manna, and water from the rock. Specifically, they did not have any wine or strong drink. (Deuteronomy 29:5-6) The result of 40 years of prohibition was that the "next generation" who entered the promise land did so sober. This is the first instance of "prohibition for the youth". So, if you want your children to enter into the promised land...don't drink. | When Moses led the children of Israel in the wilderness, their only provision was manna, and water from the rock. Specifically, they did not have any wine or strong drink. (Deuteronomy 29:5-6) The result of 40 years of prohibition was that the "next generation" who entered the promise land did so sober. This is the first instance of "prohibition for the youth". So, if you want your children to enter into the promised land...don't drink. | ||
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===Summary=== | ===Summary=== | ||
*The New Testament replaces the blessing of wine, found in the Old Testament, with the blessing of the Holy Spirit. | *The New Testament replaces the blessing of wine, found in the Old Testament, with the blessing of the Holy Spirit. | ||
* | *Drinking to excess was condemned in the Old Testament. | ||
*When you buy a bottle of beer, you are supporting the advertising of that product by whatever means and methods the manufacturer chooses. | *When you buy a bottle of beer, you are supporting the advertising of that product by whatever means and methods the manufacturer chooses. | ||
*The children of Israel abstained from wine for 40 years before they went into the promised land. | *The children of Israel abstained from wine for 40 years before they went into the promised land. | ||
*Alcohol deceives (impairs judgement), | *Alcohol deceives (impairs judgement), | ||
*Alcohol is often in the | *Alcohol is often in the possession of a wrongdoer. | ||
*Some people are recovering alcoholics, and Christians should be good examples to them. | *Some people are recovering alcoholics, and Christians should be good examples to them. | ||
*Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, priests were not allowed to consume alcohol while performing their duties in the temple. | *Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, priests were not allowed to consume alcohol while performing their duties in the temple. | ||
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*Jesus left us the example that ''I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.'' (Matthew 26:29) | *Jesus left us the example that ''I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.'' (Matthew 26:29) | ||
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