Eat and Drink, Ecc 5:18-20
In Ecc 5:18, Solomon said that it is good and comely (suitable, proper) for one to eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labor. This is his portion. The basic reason that men work is to feed themselves, Prov 16:26. Paul affirmed that if a man wouldn’t work, neither should he eat, […]
Does “the drinker’s verse” really support strong drink?
No. The answer to your question is, of course, found in the cross references to this scripture. In Deut 14:22, this is the tithe In Deut 14:23, this tithe was to be EATEN In Deut 12:16, however, they were not to eat the blood In Deut 12:17-18, they were not to eat in their gates […]
Why does God say to give strong drink to one who is ready to perish?
Yes. A listener wrote asking about this proverb. Here was his question. Why does God say to give strong drink to one who is ready to perish? That sounds like God advocates drinking. Is this talking about one who is not saved? Here’s our answer: Prov 31:6 is referring to the same practice that doctors […]