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EAT, DRINK, AND BE SILLY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
Esther 1:9-11
Proverbs 31:4-7
"… thine heart shall
utter perverse things."
EAT, DRINK, AND BE SILLY
We are informed here that Ahasuerus had a beautiful queen at this time, named Vashti. While Ahasuerus was entertaining the nobles and residents, Vashti was hosting the women in the king’s royal house. At the last day of the 187 days of feasting, Ahasuerus’ heart was merry with wine, in other words, he was tipsy. It was in this state of light headedness that he came up with the idea of showing off his attractive wife to the royalties, princes, and all present at the banquet. At best, the drunk Ahasuerus was proud to parade his wife’s beauty in a place filled with similarly drunk men. At worst, he was volunteering his wife for lewd entertainment. Imagine what husband would do this unless he was not of a clear mind at that moment. Whichever the reason, this action was going to result in queen Vashti’s banishment (Esther 1:19), practically resulting in a divorce occurring.
Indeed "wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise" (Prov 20:1). The reason God commands total abstinence from all alcoholic beverages is that even at the slightest intoxication, the mind cannot think clearly. All it takes is mild intoxication and a person loses his ability to think rationally. Under the influence of alcohol, he loses his sense of judgment quickly. Some Christians contend for moderate drinking and "social drinking" by quoting Ephesians 5:18: "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit." But this verse does not mean drinking alcoholic wine in moderation is allowed over excessive drinking. The word "excess" (asotia in Greek) means profligacy. This verse is simply stating that "drunkenness is riotousness." Stating that drunkenness is depraved is not supporting moderate drinking. Otherwise stating "covetousness, which is idolatry" (Col 3:5) would mean it is alright to be moderately covetous! Total abstinence is God’s teaching. Invariably, alcoholics start off as moderate social drinkers. The sufferings caused by alcohol are seen in broken families, loss of jobs, and spousal and child abuse.
THOUGHT: How is wine drinking and tasting viewed today?
PRAYER: Lord, help me not to be deceived by today’s wine culture.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 1:9-11
Proverbs 31:4-7
"… thine heart shall
utter perverse things."
EAT, DRINK, AND BE SILLY
We are informed here that Ahasuerus had a beautiful queen at this time, named Vashti. While Ahasuerus was entertaining the nobles and residents, Vashti was hosting the women in the king’s royal house. At the last day of the 187 days of feasting, Ahasuerus’ heart was merry with wine, in other words, he was tipsy. It was in this state of light headedness that he came up with the idea of showing off his attractive wife to the royalties, princes, and all present at the banquet. At best, the drunk Ahasuerus was proud to parade his wife’s beauty in a place filled with similarly drunk men. At worst, he was volunteering his wife for lewd entertainment. Imagine what husband would do this unless he was not of a clear mind at that moment. Whichever the reason, this action was going to result in queen Vashti’s banishment (Esther 1:19), practically resulting in a divorce occurring.
Indeed "wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise" (Prov 20:1). The reason God commands total abstinence from all alcoholic beverages is that even at the slightest intoxication, the mind cannot think clearly. All it takes is mild intoxication and a person loses his ability to think rationally. Under the influence of alcohol, he loses his sense of judgment quickly. Some Christians contend for moderate drinking and "social drinking" by quoting Ephesians 5:18: "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit." But this verse does not mean drinking alcoholic wine in moderation is allowed over excessive drinking. The word "excess" (asotia in Greek) means profligacy. This verse is simply stating that "drunkenness is riotousness." Stating that drunkenness is depraved is not supporting moderate drinking. Otherwise stating "covetousness, which is idolatry" (Col 3:5) would mean it is alright to be moderately covetous! Total abstinence is God’s teaching. Invariably, alcoholics start off as moderate social drinkers. The sufferings caused by alcohol are seen in broken families, loss of jobs, and spousal and child abuse.
THOUGHT: How is wine drinking and tasting viewed today?
PRAYER: Lord, help me not to be deceived by today’s wine culture.
Posted in Adult RPG