"Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy." (Romans 13:13)
"But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat." (1 Corinthians 5:11)
"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
"The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." (Galatians 5:19-21)
Damn harsh la. Whatever happened to grace, faith, and forgiveness. Jesus ate with tax collectors. I'm hurt.
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- Shaun
- The Author, born 7 Sept 1984, graduate of Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in Engineering Informatics, currently studying Computing in the National University of Singapore and residing in Sheares Hall.
Antagonised Christian, Cow-killer, Beer-guzzler.
Marked by indolence, has an unhealthy aversion towards work and is the self-proclaimed master of procrastination. Is a regular user of Dictionary.com and calculators(or fingers, sometimes toes) due to having the spelling and mathematical ability of a 3 year old.
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3 comments:
Just an answer to your question: Romans 6
When Paul wrote this letter to the Corinthians, there were trends of spiritual ills spilling out of the church that he built - a church which was loomed "least likely to be converted".
I think it's *probably* more appropriate to appreciate this letter with consideration to Paul's exasperations he experienced.
Yeah, the tone was harsh. But like Paul mentioned, "I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children." (1 Cor 4:14). Akin to our parents nagging. :p
As for drinking, perhaps the more practical advice will be. Drink and merry for all you want, just take caution about getting drunk. Reasonable? I think so. :)
yeah but some things he said are quite explicit. you guys gave the right answers though, at least the best there can be.
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