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Some Christians favor the use of alcoholic beverages in moderation, whereas other believers insist on total abstinence. Some believe it is possible to drink alcoholic beverages without damaging their Christian testimonies, and others believe the only safe rule is to completely stay away from strong drink.
As a nation, little of what we say or do is based on the Word of God. We have rejected God’s counsel in government, business, schools and in the family; and we are paying the price. ...
Lewdness is a life dominated by sexual lust; “fornication” is illicit sexual indulgence. “Concupiscence” is passionate lust and implies a willful yielding to passions. “Vessel” is the believer’s body. To “defraud” is to take advantage of. “Sanctification” and “holiness” come from the same word and mean consecration.
In Paul’s day, living in the light of the second coming...