Don't Miss the Big Picture: Boozing, Weed, and Stogies

In Corinth, division was occurring because of sin and it came to Paul's attention. He did not hold back.  So today, does the church turn a blind eye to certain behaviors, such as alcohol abuse?  No.  Drunkenness is not acceptable, nor condoned.  We are to live according to God's righteous standards.  Rejecting these will prevent entrance into God's Kingdom.  Likewise, other behaviors common in our society are unacceptable.  Among these are cigar and marijuana smoking. 

Philip Aust serves the Atlanta and Buford, Georgia United Church of God Congregations. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Ambassador College, a Master's Degree in Communication from California State University, Fullerton, and a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Oklahoma. Philip and his wife, Sarah, have two children.