Brother Todd Clippard argues that moderate alcohol consumption is a personal liberty in Christian life, but this article critiques his view as a dangerous theological compromise. It emphasizes total sobriety for Christians, citing biblical principles and the biological risks of alcohol. This piece calls for a rejection of the stance that allows for moderate drinking, advocating for a protective and sober approach to faith.
Tag: #Sin
Navigating Purity in a Visual Age
Is it OK to lust after “age appropriate” individuals? Is it OK to view and fantasize over people who offer themselves for that exact purpose? Our society is saturated with sex. We even have slogans, “sex sells.” Let’s discuss “Purity in a Visual Age” which is consequently a digital age.
Was Jesus a Bartender?
To suggest that the Savior of the world produced a substance the Bible elsewhere calls ‘a mocker’ is to miss the profound purity of His creative act. As Jesus stood before six stone water jars in Galilee, He wasn’t just solving a social embarrassment—He was revealing His identity as the Creator.
“It Takes All Kinds”
There are some “kinds” that shatters people’s worlds. There are some that make peoples world stand still in the worst possible way.
Porn: The Plight of People
Sex is a good thing, a God given blessing to people who have committed themselves to one another in holy matrimony. Pornography takes that which God intended to bless holy unions and degrades it into an unholy, sinful lie that is devoid of every good thing that He intended.
Grace is Greater
We stand in constant need of Gods glorious grace! This 4-minute read should encourage you on your journey.
THE BIBLE AND ALCOHOL
This is a guest article concerning those who do not take a stance against the social consumption of alcohol.
The Brutal End of Sin (1 Chronicles 10:8-10)
Sin never comes and goes with no effects. The end of sin is brutal. Sin damages more than the sinner. Take a couple minutes to contemplate these thoughts about sin.
The Young and the Restless
When the young and the restless get together and fail to wait on the Lord, the devil will arouse their basest passions, and some may involve themselves in the unthinkable.
Righteousness Exalts A Nation
Solomon said in the long ago, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). The more “righteous” people a nation has, the more “righteous” it becomes.
eastsidecocmorganton.com 