Dear Editor:

Much is being said of late about  taking care of our health.  However,  we’ve often heard this:  “It’s my body, I can do what I want with it!”  Let’s consider what God has to say through the apostle Paul to followers of Jesus Christ  in  1 Corinthians 6:19.  “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?  You are not your own; you were bought at a price.  Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union considers April’s Alcohol Awareness Month a good time to be reminded that alcohol is a toxic poison.  Alcohol affects all parts of the body regardless of the amount consumed.  I’m thankful that health organizations are speaking out more on this fact lately.

God has much to say about alcohol.  Proverbs 20:1 says, “Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler, whoever is led astray by them is not wise.”   We might want to consider what often leads people astray!

The book of Proverbs is full of wisdom.  Here’s more on the subject from Proverbs 23:31-32:  “Do not gaze on wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly!  In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.”

From a recovering alcoholic comes this quote, “Sobriety is a lifestyle upgrade!”    Wouldn’t avoiding alcohol completely be a healthy lifestyle upgrade?!

Sincerely,

 

Mrs. Loreta Jent,

National WCTU Education Director