This is one of those questions whose answer is both 'yes' and 'no'. Yes it can be a sin, if it inhibits one from using their reason and right judgement. Drunkenness is condemned again and again in the Bible especially when one is drunk on the job, which causes them to make crucial mistakes that affects others. So in short, drunkenness is a sin. For that instance, anything in excess would be considered as abuse, even eating too much would be the sin of gluttony. However, it is not a sin to drink moderately and we have ample of Bible passages that show us this. One example is Ecclesiastes 9:7 "Go, eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has long ago approved what you do." In fact, St Paul even encourages it in small quantities 1 Timothy 5:23 "No longer drink only water, but take a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments. I have often come across people who have given up drinks after they
Through this blog, I wish to share my personal experiences and also answer a few questions which I myself have struggled with at some point in my life. Now that I have found some of my answers, through a better understanding of the Bible, I would like to share it with others so that those who have the same question may find comfort in it.