What would Jesus do?

Question

We go around all the time asking "what would jesus do?". A very very Christian friend of mine said that they do not partake in the wines and such. I responed "Jesus partook, what would Jesus do? Are you saying you object to things that the infallible one has done?" She was obviously flabbergasted and couldn't argue withmy logic so we partook according to the almighty Jesus.
What are your thoughts on this scenario. Okay, she didn't really drink and I was just kidding with her ,but if it had happened go ahead and elaborate on my wrong doing or rightousness.

Answer 1

Jesus would totally get piss drunk.

Answer 2

There are many religions that spurn drinking of any sort, in spite of the fact that it is spoken of throughout scripture and even our Lord drank wine. Partly, many would argue, that the water was bad in the area and days when Jesus walked the earth. And that would be a logical reason to say, well He had reasons we do not. But scripture told us, that it is a sin to be drunk, not that drinking is sin.
However, you must also consider those around you. If, by your drinking, you are messing up your ability and opportunities to assist your fellow brothers and sisters, or ruining your chance to bring someone to the Lord, then it does indeed fall as sin, to you.

The Lord freed us, but if we use that freedom and in so doing cause others to stumble, then we are wrong, and sinning.

Answer 3

If it would cause your brother to fall.......don't do it. Example: your friend is an alcoholic, then you shouldn't drink in front of him. In Timothy, it was said take a "little" wine for your stomach sake. Jesus turned water into wine. The Bible also talks against drunkenness. You need to take all these things in consideration when asking "what would Jesus do". He would think about others......you should do the same with your friend. Some people are more serious about not drinking,like your friend and her family and that's allright. Take Care, God Bless.

Answer 4

Ya know, I had someone tell me once that it was not wine, but juice. If that was the case, why did God have man to write wine? I do not think that there is a problem with drinking alcohol, in some cases. I think that if it is for a celebration, it is OK, but not to get drunk. I think that it is wrong to go to the bar, and I think it is wrong to spend bill/food money on alcohol. I do not think that it would have been wrong of you, however if this ever happens, make sure that you know why the friend does not drink.

Answer 5

Drinking IN MODERATION is fine. Some will argue that the wines discussed in scripture are non-alcoholic, but that doesn't match the scriptures teachings.

A FALSE book was published in the late 1800's titled, "Bible Wines" which supported that notion. In about 85% of the author's citations of ancient documents, they either say nothing about wine or contradict the author's claims. This book is at the heart of many of the false claims made about wine in the Bible.

Answer 6

It's one of the potentially debated topics among followers of Christ. Sure, Jesus turned water into wine, but what does that mean for believers?

The root of the question at hand goes back to moderation and temptation. Paul says in one of his letters to Timothy to take all things in moderation. He also says for Timothy to drink some wine to ease his stomach. Paul never commanded to become drunk to the point of losing soberness, but he advised to partake of wine in moderation.

On the flip side is temptation. If someone is tempted in the presence of alcohol to abuse it and to consume it beyond moderation and to the point where he/she begins to lose sobriety, that is where this comes into play. If someone is genetically or circumstantially prone to alcoholism, then it is wise for him/her to not consume alcohol at all, even in the least bit.

Paul also says in Romans 14 to not be a stumbling block for a brother [or sister]. Each person has different standards in regards to what is clean and unclean, right and wrong in regards to food [and beverages]. He urges us to respect others' challenges in this aspect, and to not make the challenge/temptation harder than it already is.

Again, there are several different aspects to this, and I've only presented a few. I'll leave it up to you to decide whether you think your approach to WWJD was wrong or right.

Answer 7

Can you imagine ancient religions having this practice?

*Viking Warrior looks down at his "what would Thor do" bracelet and proceeds to look around for a village to burn and virgins to rape*

*Drowning man before the New Testament drowning looks to his "what would God do" necklace and tries to part the sea*

Doesn't your religion find striving to be equal to your deity as a sin, copying his acts seems to be something of striving to be like him. That said he lived 2000 years ago it's a little hard to find his take on day to day life. He probably didn't have to tackle bulemia, teenage pregnancy or drug taking when he was around so how good a role model is he for the 21st century?

Answer 8

Jesus definintely drank wine, he himself said the pharisees accused him of being a "winebibber" (Luke 7:34). It's an american idea that it's a sin to drink, an overreaction to drunkenness dating back to the 1800s. But really, WWJD is usually taken as a reminder not to sin more than it is making an actual evaluation of how Jesus would have reacted to certain situations.

Answer 9

There is nothing wrong with drinking.

Stop asking about Jesus if you are just going to say some whack about Him in another question.

Answer 10

Yup, he drank, and so do I. There is such a thing as moderation however. The Bible doesn't condemn drinkers, but it does condemn drunks, along with fornicators, idolaters, fortune tellers, over-eaters, etc. Nice group to find yourself in , huh?

Answer 11

Jesus drank, it says its good to drink, there are even health benefits, but the Bible says dont drink till your drunk. Moderation is the key here, so if you situation were true, as long as it was moderate, then no harm was done.