Bob Deffinbaugh examines and applies the qualification of an elder being temperate and not controlled by substance abuse, such as alcohol.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Remember ItNoah getting drunk in Genesis 9, Lot’s daughters getting him drunk Gen 19, Jacob giving his farther wine to impair his judgment (Gen 27).
Jesus turning water into wine, Jesus who drank wine was contrasted with John the Baptist who did not drink wine, Paul encouraging Timothy to take wine for his indigestion.
Temperate, Self-control
- How would you describe the use of wine in your life? Has anyone every suggested you may have a problem with alcohol?
- What areas of your life may be lacking temperance or self-control that only you know about? What do you intend to do about them?
- Ask each elder in your church (or at least three other Christian leaders) what their stance on the use of alcohol in the Christian leader’s life. How does this compare to your view? How well do they support their view using Scripture?
“Disciplines of a Godly Man,” by R. Kent Hughes.