Often when talking about liberties in Christ the subject of alcohol comes up. There are not too many of us who argue over whether or not to eat meat sacrificed to idols. While this is still a valid argument among certain religions it is not a primary argument in America. Paul talks in 1 Cor 8&9 about our liberties in Christ.
Many pastors (more often their members) will preach 1 Cor 8:13 as evidence that we should never drink because it will cause another to stumble. It is fine if a person chooses not to drink at all, certainly he or she has that right. Paul later says in Chapter 9 that he becomes all things to all people in order that some might be saved. In Chapter 10 Paul talks multiple times (v 25, 27, 31) about the freedom to eat and drink. It depends on those you are eating and drinking around. If it would make them stumble, then do not. If they understand the freedom and eat and drink then you are also free to do so.
This does in no way nullify the guidance from Scripture to not get drunk. It's not a guideline to eat, drink and be merry until you fall over drunk.
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