Your weaker brother.
RC Sproul and Alcoholic Beverages
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by evangelist6589, Aug 10, 2013.
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As to whether or not one has a choice in drinking alcohol the choice is yours in this respect. Would you agree to the church constitution that has a covenant like this:
Don't blame other churches for their standard of holiness just because you don't want to live one! (said to all--not personally to you EWF) -
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Paul wrote for believers to be in submission to the government in a time when Christians were undergoing intense persecution. Shortly after Nero burned the city and blamed it on the Christians. He used Christians as human torches. They fed them to the beasts in the Coliseum for sport. They were entertained by Roman persecution of believers. And yet Paul said "submit your self to the higher authorities." -
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It's pretty simple.
Paul did eat meat offered to idols. He just did not eat it in the presence of weaker brethren. Weaker brethren are people who do not have enough bible knowledge and maturity to enjoy liberty. You hope they will grow but until they do you treat them like children. -
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The "higher authorities" were defined as the government, those in power. He
Look at the passage:
Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
--The rulers are today's presidents, and all law enforcing agents appointed by the government.
They are there for your good, and not for evil.
He is a minister of God to thee. That means that the appointment of Obama of President is God-ordained. America got what she deserved when Obama became president. God knew all about it.
--Therefore to him you must be subject (vs. 5)
--You must pay tribute (your taxes). (vs. 6,7)
Therefore, during the Days of Prohibition would you obey the Law? -
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I am a missionary. I go to different nations, some of them Muslim.
In an Islamic nation all alcohol is banned. Even if a "Christian" (nominal or otherwise) is found with any kind of alcoholic beverage, he can be thrown in jail for an indeterminate amount of time with no recourse.
The consequences:
First, you have ruined your reputation of being a missionary and reaching any of those people for Christ by simply breaking their laws. (the same would have been true for you under "The Prohibition.").
Second, in a Muslim 3rd world nation, you have unwisely put your own life in danger.
Thirdly, by breaking that law, you may never have the chance again to minister to those people (deportation being a real possibility; that is if you make it out of their jails alive). -
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If it is your desire or calling to go, then go to a Muslem country.....thats your choice. Not mine.
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Do you support tyrants also?
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