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Alcohol and Tobacco
The question of whether Christians may drink alcohol or smoke tobacco. Views differ on whether the Bible actually forbids them. In Korean Protestantism, abstinence from alcohol and tobacco has been treated as a mark of the Christian life since the early days of missionary work.
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- 1 Corinthians 10:23–24Bible Verses
A passage in which the apostle Paul states that "all things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient," teaching that Christian liberty is limited by the good of one's neighbor and the building up of the community. It is frequently cited in discussions of Christian conduct, such as alcohol, tobacco, and cultural activities.
- Proverbs 23:29–35Bible Verses
A passage in Proverbs that uses six questions and vivid description to warn of the calamities that befall those given to drink. In Korean Protestant churches it is frequently cited as grounds for abstinence from alcohol, and interpreters debate whether it teaches abstinence or moderation.
- Ephesians 5:18Bible Verses
Ephesians 5:18 reads, "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit" (KJV). It is a key verse on being filled with the Holy Spirit, and interpreters and denominations differ in their emphases on what that filling means. In Korean Protestant churches it is also frequently cited as a basis for the tradition of abstaining from alcohol.
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