do Christians drink wine or any other alcohol for that matter?

Question

or smoke?
i am a baby christian and was just wondering because i got a recipe from a friend and it called for wine so i was wondering if they drink alcohol,because when you cook with it it evaporates.
thanks♥

Answer 1

First of all, welcome to the family...
Hun, there is no rule set in stone about whether or not a Christian ought to drink alcohol.
My advice would be, if you decide to drink, please, use your common sense, and please, moderation, always.
Some churches have wine at their Holy Communion services...but most just use grape juice. I'm thinking it doesn't matter.
And, as you said, when you cook with it, the alcohol evaporates.

Now, do I get an invite to dinner??

OH...smoking is something quite different. When you smoke, you not only cause harm to your own body, which, for Christians, is a no-no...but we now know that you cause even MORE harm to people who inhale your exhaust...which, for Christians, is a NO-NO...if you intend to follow Jesus, you'll need to put the ciggies down.
You'll be glad you did...and so will your non-smoking friends, and any children you might be around.
And you will make God smile.

Answer 2

The alcohol evaporates when it is cooked..However, if others Christians are to eat it with you, you should tell them...some have qualms about it.

Personally I don't. I don't think having an ocassional glass of wine is a sin on a big celebration day,,,like the birth of a child or a wedding or anniversary..but only on special occasions and only one glass...I don't drink, but I never did, so this is just my own humble opinion. Some beleive it is better to stay away from alcohol completely. You have to make up your own mind on this one. I believe Jesus drank real wine at the Last Supper and not grape juice as some say....

As for smoking, not a sin, but a shame....we are to keep our bodies healthy because it is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Also, it has the appearance of evil, so it is best to stay away from all those things. They can hurt your testimony to other Christians.

Answer 3

You are right about the evaporation process. The Bible tells us that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. It is a personal matter between you and God. Beyond offense to another brother or sister in Christ, I do on occasion drink a low percentage of alcohol like say 5% or 7.5% of wine for medicinal reasons. I do not want to drink Nyquil since it is (or was the last time I saw it) 35% alcohol. It used to be 50%. It is always good to pray about something before you do it. If you feel right about it and you're doing it for the right reason, don't worry about the tea-totalers. They are better-than-thou's. Better to drink it if you need it than not drink it and be sick because you are afraid of what others will say about you. By the way, it was literal wine that Jesus turned the water into at the marriage of Cana. No wonder the pharisees and sadducees didn't like him, He broke all their traditional, religious rules. What does that tell you about religion? Listen to God not men.
Smoking? I think everyone knows that it hurts the body. It's written on every pkg. Have you ever heard of emphysema? If not, look it up. How about cancer?

Answer 4

God gave Noah the knowledge on how to make wine. I'm almost certain we're supposed to drink it, responsibly. Also, alcohol remains in foods, only about 70% evaporates. Smoking is a vice, and if you use a cigarette as an escape rather than confessing to go that you need help, that's idolatry. If it's just a smoke with Friends every once in a while, it's fine.

Answer 5

I'm a Christian that likes beer, wine and an occasional Jack-n-coke. I quit smoking 6mos ago for health reasons.

When you cook with wine, all the alcohol evaporates in a matter of minutes, but it is best to ask your friends whether it is okay or not.

Answer 6

Depends. The only comdenation I have found is do not be a drunkard. I drink occ. Which means I may drink a beer once in a while. As far as using wine to cook with, the alcohol burns off. I do smoke.

Answer 7

There are some who insist the wine mentioned in Scripture was non-alcoholic, but this is wishful thinking on their part. There is absolutely no inkling of proof this was the case, and a very good case can be made that it was indeed alcoholic.

The "sin" is in the abuse of alcohol, just as it is with many things.

As far as smoking, that would be a matter of personal choice, however, personally I cannot see how it can do any good, and I can see how it can do plenty of harm.

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Nurdee is in error. Drunkenness is addressed in Scripture.

Answer 8

Alcohol, consumed in small quantities, is neither harmful or addictive. In fact, some doctors advocate drinking small amounts of red wine for its health benefits, especially for the heart. Consumption of small quantities of alcohol is a matter of Christian freedom. Drunkenness and addiction are sin. However, due to the Biblical concerns regarding alcohol and its effects, due to the easy temptation to over-consumption of alcohol, and due to the possibility of causing offense and/or stumbling of others – it is usually best for a Christian to abstain entirely from drinking alcohol.

Recommended Resource: Moral Choices by Scott Rae.

Answer 9

I do not smoke, but I do drink alcohol occasionally. (Like 3x a year). I do not think alcohol is the problem, but rather drinking in excess which the Bible does warn about and getting to the point where you rely on smoking, drinking, drugs etc as a crutch rather than going to God.

Wine in your recipe will be fine! :)

Answer 10

My dear Dizzy : I'm sorry baby , but Christians are human also . So they do everything anyone else dose , but there are some Christians whom other people call holy rollers and (NO) they don't drink , smoke , curse , have sex with their partners other then to have children , see bad movies ,read bad books or magazines and they go to church at the least 3-4 times a week . dose this help you in any way ?