Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise” (Proverbs 20:1). “But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment” (Isaiah 28:7). “Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: for the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags” (Proverbs 23:20, 21). Because of these and other biblical texts, the Church of God of Prophecy teaches abstinence from the use of intoxicating beverages. Scriptural teaching is, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). We are also advised “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour” (1 Thessalonians 4:4). (See also 1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:10; 10:31; Galatians 5:21).
Church of God of Prophecy Affirms ABSTINENCE FROM ALL LIQUOR OR STRONG DRINKS
Harold Beesley
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Varnel Watson
Alan N Carla Smith You know they did it for a reason and especially to protect ministers and ministries from cases like AA Allen and many others. How has it become acceptable to be sipping on a live @ 5 program nowadays ? Charles Page I dont think its right Tony Conger Ricky Grimsley http://www.pentecostaltheology.com/aa-allen-was-a-mighty-man-of-the-spirit-but/
Tony Conger
People are free to live by their convictions and actually they must or it is considered sin for them. The problem comes when they impose their convictions on others as if it was scripture. That’s adding to the bible.
Varnel Watson
Convictions have to be recognized by the communion of believers or they are just another private revelation
Tony Conger
What? That’s not scriptural. Rom 14
Varnel Watson
2 Peter 1:20 ► Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.
Tony Conger
So you’re saying no one can can have a personal conviction? So you’re throwing one scripture to void another?
Varnel Watson
Charles Manson thought highly of his personal convictions
Ben Wilson
If they are that opposed to drinking alcohol. . . why are they publicizing and recommending that their members stay at a hotel that boasts of having bars??
Varnel Watson
What would you suggest they do – pitch a tent?
Ben Wilson
Advertise and Stay at motels thay don’t have bars. . . .
There are plenty of them.
Of course, staying at a Motel 6 might not be as aesthetically pleasing as at a fancy big hotel. . . .
Varnel Watson
None such in Orlando in close proximity to their convention but good point. I know a Motel 6 in MS that serves a killer biscuits and gravy breakfast Timothy Carter
Dan Irving
It’s official. The Lord would have been banned from COG.
Ryan Neil Rutan
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Philip Lazar
Barnabas was a good yet he was not God.