Posted by:
matt
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Date: November 21, 2010 05:54PM
raptorjesus Wrote:
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> I have TBM family members that are very concerned
> with the non TBM family members who drink. They
> claim alcoholism when I think they just lack
> perspective. A couple of drinks a week is not
> alcoholism. I would like to be able to give better
> insight when confronted with these kinds of
> "accusations."
>
> I know that you have battled with this personally,
> and if it's not too personal, some better
> perspective from someone who lived it would be
> helpful.
>
> Thank you. And if it is too personal, feel free
> to tell me to shove it.
Hell. Several drinks a day, every day probably isn't alcoholism!
Try THIS:
"Alcoholism, just because someone drink a little wine for their stomach? What's WITH you people? Don't you every READ the scriptures, any more?"
Direct them to
http://esv.scripturetext.com/1_timothy/5.htmAnd get them to read this passage:
"Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. 23(No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.)"
Also, point out that accusing someone of being an alcoholic is like accusing someone of having TB merely because they have a cough.