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KNOW ABOUT ALCOHOL.
Attention; When we talk about alcohol, it is not that we are encouraging the use of alcohol, but that we understand what we are doing for the will of God! Alcohol is not forbidden, but it should be used in moderation.
The preacher 9:7
Go your way, eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has accepted your works.
Tito 2:3
Likewise, the older women must be in holy behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of what is good.
1 Timothy 5:21-23
" I charge you before God, and Christ Jesus, and the holy angels, to observe these instructions without neglecting any, and in all that you do, showing favoritism. From now on, do not drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
Joshua Ben Sira 31:25-29
" Do not show yourself to be strong in drinking wine, for it has destroyed many. The furnace tests the hardness of iron, and wine tests hearts in the competition of the proud. Wine is like life to a person who drinks it in moderation. What is life good without wine? It was created to make people happy.28. Drinking wine at its right time and in moderation brings joy to the heart and joy to the spirit. But drinking wine excessively brings headaches, bitterness, and disgrace."
The Colossians 2:16-18a
"Therefore let no one judge you in food or in drink, or in respect of a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day; which are a shadow of things to come; but the substance is of Christ. 18 Let no one rob you of your reward, by being obedient to his will..."
Luke 7:31-35
" Jesus continued, “To what then shall I compare the people of this generation? What kind of people are they? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and saying to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang dirges, and you did not weep!’ 33 For John came fasting and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’ The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Nevertheless, the wisdom of God is proved right by all who accept it."
#Note; Wine should be consumed in moderation, if you cannot consume it in moderation, it is better to stop altogether.
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IS THE LAW FOR PRIESTS TO NOT MARRY AND LIVE CELIBACY, WHERE IS IT WRITTEN IN THE BIBLE OR IS IT JUST A POPE?
When someone asks where everything is written in the Bible, it shows that they do not know or understand the Holy Bible and its history well. When someone insists on "show me where something is written in the Bible," it is to show that they are very knowledgeable about the Bible and have read it all, so they understand everything in the Bible, but they do not know the Bible; but are simply memorizing the Bible.!
And this issue of neglecting the issue of marriage reveals how we are a generation of fornication, as if we think that LIFE lies in having sex! No way.
Paul says "Because of fornication it is better to marry and to be given in marriage" (1 Corinthians 7:2-9) These are not just words to enjoy and laugh about; they mean "IT IS AIMING AT THOSE WHO HAVE FAILED IN WHAT IT LOVES"(1 Corinthians 7:1-8) Now we must ask ourselves, have we failed that much? That is not praise!
1 Corinthians 7:1-8
"Now concerning the things about which you wrote, it is good for a man not to touch a woman. But I say to the unmarried and the widows, it is good for them to remain as I am."
And the Apostle Paul says, "It is better to marry or to remain in marriage" but he didn't say "You MUST get married"
The issue of celibacy for priests, according to history, began very early at the beginning of the second millennium with the Second Lateran Council in 1139 so that they could serve God freely and without restrictions or hindrances.(1 Corinthians 7:32-35)
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
"But I want you to have no worries. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord;33 but the married man is anxious about the things of the world, how he may please his wife.There is a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman is anxious about the things of the Lord, how she may be holy in body and spirit. But the married woman is anxious about the things of the world, how she may please her husband., I say this for your benefit, not that I may cast a snare on you, but for the things that are pleasing, and that you may serve the Lord without distractions."
Some people think that being single is a sin, If that is the case, then even Jesus was mistaken, meaning he did not marry. Jesus himself teaches about virginity (Matthew 19: 10-12)
Matthew 19:10-12,
"His disciples said to him, If things between husband and wife are like this, it would be better for us to remain unmarried. But He told them 'NOT ALL CAN RECEIVE THE WORD, BUT ONLY THOSE TO WHOM IT IS GIVEN, For there are some who were born so from their mothers' wombs; and there are some who men made eunuchs; and there are some who have made themselves eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN." "He who can receive this word, let him receive it."
Jesus himself explains this matter in detail, in the list of eunuchs that Jesus mentioned, Priests are eunuchs who made themselves so for the church's service and the kingdom of God.
Again, Jesus tells us that "not all can receive this word" That is, now not everyone can become Eunuchs (Priests), but only those who have been granted that grace by God. Those who cannot live as priests marry and have families. Again, Jesus concludes by saying, "Whoever can receive this teaching, let him receive it." in other words, it means "This teaching or edict is not necessary." Those who can live that life should accept it, and those who can't, should leave it!
Likewise, the Apostles, in order to follow Jesus fully, left all they had, including their families, to serve the Lord.(Matthew 19:27-29)
Matthew 19:27-29:
"Then Peter answered and said to him, 'Behold, we have left everything and followed you,What will we get then? Truly I tell you, everyone who has left home or brothers or sisters, or father or mother or children or lands FOR MY NAME'S SAKE, will receive a hundredfold and inherit eternal life." In that gospel, Jesus reveals that the one who leaves those things mentioned is not because he cannot obtain them at all, but because he has left all of them FOR THE NAME OF JESUS, he will receive much on earth and then inherit the kingdom of heaven.
The priests have left all that, they have left the house, their families and everything NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ABLE OR CANNOT ACQUIRE THOSE THINGS, but THEY HAVE LEFT THEM BECAUSE THEY WANT TO SERVE GOD ACCORDING TO THE HOLY SCRIPTURES and because of their desire to fully live the COUNSELS OF THE GOSPEL including CELIGACY.
The words of the Apostle Paul and those of Jesus himself about serving God without getting married are not accidental but are the best and most suitable way and acceptable before God. Therefore, when you see priests not getting married, know that the reason is that "They have dedicated themselves to serving the Church."
(And I am also very surprised by people who criticize priests for not getting married, I wonder if those priests have forbidden them from getting married?)..And if the answer is no, now what does "the pepper from the field that you don't eat do?"
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