There is an ongoing controversy over whether or not drinking alcoholic beverages is wrong. The subject of alcoholism is argued about over and over again between many Christian and non-Christian groups, not only in America, but throughout the world. Many Christians claim that the consumption of alcohol is morally wrong on the basis of Bible, yet the non-believer finds absolutely nothing wrong with drinking the substance. God wants nothing but the best for his creation; therefore, nothing negative can come from a man deciding to believe in the Bible. God wants nothing but positive things for what he has created. If God took the time to create man, he will take the time to care and provide for him. Why would he not care if man takes a harmful substance into his body? That idea is absolutely absurd. Does one actually think for a minute that a man would approve of his children making a choice to take into their bodies something that will harm them greatly? If he does he is not a very caring father. He is basically allowing his sons or daughters to kill themselves. This same principle is found in God's character. He loves what he has created, so he does not want to see it harmed.
             Many drinkers ask the question, "Where in the Bible does it say not to drink?" If these people took the time to look, they would find that there are several scriptures which address the subject of alcohol. In Leviticus 10:8 it reads, "And the Lord spake unto Aaron, saying, Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee." This scripture makes a clear warning against the consumption of alcohol. Also, 1 Corinthians 6:15 states, "Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid." Since the bodies of man are considered to be the temples of God, then man is obligated to tre
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