As a Christian I have freedom in Christ. I can do anything I want that is not specifically forbidden in scripture. The scripture specifically forbids getting drunk. Therefore I did not allow myself to get drunk, but I would imbibe now and then. The problem for me was now and then became almost every day.
When Chrissie and I got married a 6 pack lasted me a week. Then it became a 12 pack for us as she started enjoying beer as well. The 12 pack became an 18 pack and recently that has not been enough.
Also of late I have begun to enjoy whiskey. At first it was a weekend shot or two. Then it became a nightly thing. Two bottles that I knew would last a while were gone in far too short a time.
I got scared. First of all we can't afford this. I have expensive tastes. But mostly the Holy Spirit was convicting me of my actions. When stressed I was turning to alcohol to relax and not to Him. I was also craving drink for the first time in my life. Since I used to smoke years ago, I know addiction when I feel it.
1 Cor 6:12 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.
Alcohol was becoming my master. I was not a "drunk", but I was well on my way to becoming one.
Bob Bendell, a wise man from my old church, once told me that he walked away from drinking years ago while it was still his choice. As a result of Bob's example and the scripture above I have walked away while it is still my choice.
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