Jana Miller (1 June 2012)
"Reply to Nicole  re: The Use of Alcohol By Believers"

 
Dear Nicole,
I appreciate your posts so very much, and I am in agreement with the discernment you show on so many topics. I will agree that abuse of alcohol,intoxication,or frequenting bars ( the party scene) ect.is not for the Christian believer. I will tell you that the tradition of wine (real wine,not grape juice) is part of the Jewish faith and a tradition that has been handed down  for thousands of years. My husband is Jewish and I have been celebrating Passover with him for a long time. The Jews have always used real wine. Every Friday night the Sabbath blessing includes real wine.  Remember,  the wedding guest at the marriage when Jesus changed water into wine was amazed that they saved the best wine for last. That was because the quality of wine can be noticed by age, year, grape ect. Grape juice is grape juice. I do understand your sincere concern and warning about the importance of being sober these days as we get closer to the return of our Lord. Jewish people,as a rule, are not big users of alcohol. I have been to many weddings and Bar Mitzvahs and alcohol is always served . The Bible also makes reference to its use. We are not supposed to be drunkards and if someone has an addiction or is not moderate in the drinking of wine, then it should certainly be avoided. Jesus drank real wine because that has always been part of Jewish life. Strong drink was recommended  as a pain reliever for the dying.There are many reasons one may be excluded from being raptured, but I doubt this would be one of them. Muslim traditions are not relevant to our faith or the Jewish faith.