A CHRISTIAN AND ALCOHOL?

I found this article, and wanted to share it. 
Certainly something to think about. 
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"Can a Christian Drink Alcohol" 
By Barry Cameron
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http://churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/298190-can-christian-drink-alcohol.html

Merry CHRISTmas!

For unto you is born this day in the city of David 

a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  

Luke 2:11 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, 

that whoever believes in him should not perish 

but have eternal life.  

John 3:16 

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Mary Did You Know?   by Kathy Mattea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFPHIK9ann8

Commandment, Law & Instruction

(A study/comparison of similar verses)

If you love Me, keep My commandments.

John 14:15

This is love, that we walk according to His 

commandments. This is the commandment, 

that as you have heard from the beginning, 

you should walk in it.

2 John 1:6

Listen to counsel and receive instruction,

That you may be wise in your latter days.

Proverbs 19:20

Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment 

holy and just and good.

Romans 7:12

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away 

than for one tittle of the law to fail.

Luke 16:17

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is 

profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness, that the man of 

God may be complete, thoroughly equipped 

for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Help And Shield

(A study/comparison of similar verses)

Every word of God is pure; 

He is a shield to those who 

put their trust in Him.

Proverbs 30:5

God is our refuge and strength,

A very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

After these things the word of the Lord 

came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do 

not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, 

your exceedingly great reward.”

Genesis 15:1

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is 

with those who uphold my life.

Psalm 54:4

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, 

for I am your God. I will strengthen you,

yes, I will help you, I will uphold you 

with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will 

send in My name, He will teach you all things, and 

bring to your remembrance all 

things that I said to you.

John 14:26

Spirit Of God/Christ

(A study/comparison of similar verses)

And when they had prayed, the place 

where they were assembled together 

was shaken; and they were all filled 

with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke 

the word of God with boldness.

Acts 4:31

Or do you not know that your body is the 

temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, 

whom you have from God, and 

you are not your own?

1 Corinthians 6:19

If you then, being evil, know how to give good 

gifts to your children, how much more will your 

heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit 

to those who ask Him!

Luke 11:13

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom 

you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Ephesians 4:30

Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has 

anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given 

us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

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Holy Spirit Rain Down ~ Hillsong 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnwauhAE7SA

God Is Faithful

(A study/comparison of similar verses)

God is faithful, by whom you were 

called into the fellowship of His Son, 

Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:9

Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens;

Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

Psalm 36:5

If we are faithless, He remains faithful;

He cannot deny Himself.

2 Timothy 2:13

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish 

you and guard you from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

No temptation has overtaken you except such 

as is common to man; but God is faithful, who 

will not allow you to be tempted beyond what 

you are able, but with the temptation will also 

make the way of escape, that you 

may be able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will 

of God commit their souls to Him in doing 

good, as to a faithful Creator.

1 Peter 4:19

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Forever God is Faithful w/lyrics - Michael W Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSM96OA39ic

Lord Upholds Him

(A study/comparison of similar verses)

The Lord upholds all who fall, and 

raises up all who are bowed down.

Psalm 145:14

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, 

for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, 

I will help you, I will uphold you with 

My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud 

and mire; he set my feet on a rock and 

gave me a firm place to stand.

Psalm 40:2

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Thank You Lord - Don Moen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K44trVhtZX4