tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10254510.post115296924560062349..comments2023-10-18T09:43:35.751-05:00Comments on Clay-Pot: A Blog by Tim Brown: A Concise Illustration Regarding the Alcohol IssueTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07501824179760999458noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10254510.post-1153466054847868422006-07-21T02:14:00.000-05:002006-07-21T02:14:00.000-05:00Well said, Tim.Well said, Tim.dogpreacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126765017002042276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10254510.post-1153046553084789642006-07-16T05:42:00.000-05:002006-07-16T05:42:00.000-05:00Ron,Thanks for your question. I came to that posi...Ron,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your question. I came to that position on two fronts. First, mine was clearly anabuse of substance. I knew nothing of a drink and stop. I was a drunkard, as well as, many other things. Jesus came to save sinners, not so much from Hell, though that is true but from their sins. Notice my sin: drunkenness.<BR/><BR/>Second, though I believe I have the liberty to drink and not become drunk, I choose to abstain because I don't want a stumbling block put in front of anyone. With that said, if there was an ailment, say, something with my stomach and the best natural means was some wine, then I would partake in my own home and demonstrate to my family how to be responsible with what God has given.<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your comments and attitude at PTD as well.<BR/><BR/>I know that saying. But first you must lie with the dogs. Did Jesus get fleas? Surely you must believe that he did actually sit with some who did drink fermented wine, even if you believe there is a distinction in the New Testament. Also, not everyone who drinks does so with drunkards. Just the other day, a dear brother pointed out to me that he use to live in Italy and he never saw a drunk person there. He mentioned that they ate very little meat and they partook of wine at every meal, but he never saw anyone abusing it. So, in the heart of the vineyard, Italy, we have eyewitness accounts of those who can enjoy God's gift, though I dow wonder if they do it to the glory of God.<BR/><BR/>I would recommend an article (it is brief) by Chad Degenhart on this subject. I tend to take it as my position as well. Maybe it would be clearer. If you wish to read it <A HREF="http://degenhart.us/blog/?p=42" REL="nofollow">click here</A>. Thanks for dropping by Ron.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501824179760999458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10254510.post-1153017500213420262006-07-15T21:38:00.000-05:002006-07-15T21:38:00.000-05:00Tim thanks for the comments ! The only other thing...Tim thanks for the comments ! The only other thing if you don;t mind would you answer a question that you stated you were a tetotaler [ abstaining from alcohol ] how did you come about making that decision in your life ? I stand by my comments that I have shared and I know as an old saying that comes to mind saying [ that if you lay with dogs , you;re going to get fleas . ] BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOURS AND HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY ! LOL RON.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com