RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages During Church Services?
View related threads:
(in this forum
| in all forums)
|
Logged in as: Guest
|
|
Users viewing this topic:
none
|
|
Login  | |
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/20/2008 1:39:13 PM
|
|
|
jbow
Posts: 760
Joined: 2/16/2007
Status: offline
|
quote:
Can't we just focus on God for a few minutes a week exclusively?
This is what I don't get... I have never taken a drink of any kind into a service but I cannot for the life of me see why it would be a problem, as if taking a drink of something would distract me from the message or be a barrier between me and the Lord. I have enough things that are truly a problem, things that I have to deal with... but drinking something if I am thirsty would not be one of them. The Lord is no more the Lord in a Church service than He is at the mall or in traffic.
If anyone think's that they should not do this... they should not do it but if anyone has no problem with it and it is not forbidden in their church then... whatever and no noe should judge them over it, it is a small thing that has no bearing on reverence, IMO.
However, I would not do it myself if I thought it was offensive to someone else.
J
_____________________________
"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/20/2008 6:55:41 PM
|
|
|
themaestro
Posts: 35
Joined: 4/19/2008
Status: offline
|
quote:
to respect the house of the Lord
What makes those four walls the "House of the Lord"? Is that the only place you can worship God? My God is bigger than that.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/20/2008 7:00:54 PM
|
|
|
armydude
Posts: 13011
Joined: 2/12/2006
From: NC
Status: online
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: themaestro
quote:
to respect the house of the Lord
What makes those four walls the "House of the Lord"? Is that the only place you can worship God? My God is bigger than that.
We are in agreement. We must worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. A glass of water does not add to or take away from that.
_____________________________
Virtue has more admirers than followers.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/20/2008 7:10:45 PM
|
|
|
funny_girl
Posts: 787
Status: offline
|
You're talking to a missionary. The house of the Lord is where ever you happen to be meeting to worship Him. I never mentioned any walls.
_____________________________
"...bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as imposters; known yet regarded as unknown...poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything." II Corinthians 6:8-10
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/21/2008 12:34:03 AM
|
|
|
SonInMe1
Posts: 3683
Joined: 4/16/2005
From: my mom by God
Status: offline
|
quote:
I have never taken a drink of any kind into a service but I cannot for the life of me see why it would be a problem, as if taking a drink of something would distract me from the message or be a barrier between me and the Lord.
I understand, but its not my point. My point is...what is a fast? Why...did God institute fasting? I think there is an importance to putting the needs of the flesh behind the needs of the spirit and doing so totally...like a proper fast...deepens the spiritual experience...so to speak.
There has to be significance to fasting. A spiritual significance.
Someone speaking for extended periods obviously need a drink. Unless yer in one of dem dar charismatic tongue talkin' churches, you probably are not speaking through the entire sermon like the pastor.
I understand needs. This isn't about needs. Its about putting your wants aside for an hour and worship God. Not very many people will feint from thirst if they don't take a drink for an hour. Can't we just put that aside for the few mintues we are in church?
In another thread, the one about poor language in prayer, some have argued to do so is irreverent to God. I think its the same with this issue. Do we revere God enough to put aside our comforts for a few minutes a week and totally worship Him?
Worship...is important?
_____________________________
You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
James 4:4
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/21/2008 11:38:34 AM
|
|
|
themaestro
Posts: 35
Joined: 4/19/2008
Status: offline
|
quote:
Someone speaking for extended periods obviously need a drink. Unless yer in one of dem dar charismatic tongue talkin' churches, you probably are not speaking through the entire sermon like the pastor.
Why the hate filled rhetoric?
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/21/2008 11:40:29 AM
|
|
|
themaestro
Posts: 35
Joined: 4/19/2008
Status: offline
|
quote:
Its about putting your wants aside for an hour and worship God.
Is this all we are supposed to worship God? I thought worship was 24/7/365.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/22/2008 8:29:36 AM
|
|
|
SonInMe1
Posts: 3683
Joined: 4/16/2005
From: my mom by God
Status: offline
|
quote:
Someone speaking for extended periods obviously need a drink. Unless yer in one of dem dar charismatic tongue talkin' churches, you probably are not speaking through the entire sermon like the pastor.
Why the hate filled rhetoric?
I would submit the entirity of my 3000+ posts as proof I have never resorted to hate filled rhetoric. I would submit to public opinion that what I wrote was as far from hate filled anything that to make that comparison is....beyond the realm of sanity.
Sometimes, humor just isn't appreciated.
quote:
quote:
Its about putting your wants aside for an hour and worship God.
Is this all we are supposed to worship God? I thought worship was 24/7/365.
I was talking specifically about the worship in church, that for a few minutes a week we can put aside our flesh and worship Him. I said nothing about worship the other 23 hours and since this thread is about drinking water in church, your comments seem to be off topic.
_____________________________
You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
James 4:4
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/22/2008 10:42:17 PM
|
|
|
nekkew
Posts: 9
Joined: 4/22/2008
Status: offline
|
I thinks ya'll amaking a mountain out of a molehill.
_____________________________
ALL Paths lead to the same destination...
... ONE Path leads to eternal LIFE !!
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 12:57:57 AM
|
|
|
BenFischen
Posts: 1
Joined: 4/23/2008
Status: offline
|
Interesting topic. Can we all agree that there are some circumstances in life where it would not be appropriate to take a drink of water? Perhaps while a loved one lies dying? Or how about when the bride and groom are reciting their vows?
For me, the feeling of reverence that I all too seldomly feel but would very much like to maintain throughout the service prohibit me from taking food and drink as we come together as one to worship our Crucified Lord.
It wouldn't bother me if someone else did bring something to drink though. I'm just glad there are other people in the church on Sunday. The more, the better.
< Message edited by BenFischen -- 4/23/2008 1:05:25 AM >
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 3:44:54 AM
|
|
|
saraimay75
Posts: 7090
Joined: 5/11/2005
From: Wherever God plants me.
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: nekkew
I thinks ya'll amaking a mountain out of a molehill.
We do that here from time to time.
_____________________________
Then Jesus said, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Luke 23:34
http://360.yahoo.com/saraimay75
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 6:59:50 AM
|
|
|
dejavuallovragain
Posts: 14
Joined: 4/22/2008
Status: offline
|
quote:
Or how about when the bride and groom are reciting their vows
That would be the best time. I would have to agree with making mountains out of molehills. More accurately it is making a volcano out of a molehill
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 7:00:41 AM
|
|
|
armydude
Posts: 13011
Joined: 2/12/2006
From: NC
Status: online
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: saraimay75
quote:
ORIGINAL: nekkew
I thinks ya'll amaking a mountain out of a molehill.
We do that here from time to time.
Aw c'mon! We only do it on those days that end in Y!
_____________________________
Virtue has more admirers than followers.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 7:54:29 AM
|
|
|
SonInMe1
Posts: 3683
Joined: 4/16/2005
From: my mom by God
Status: offline
|
quote:
I thinks ya'll amaking a mountain out of a molehill.
What kinda mountain? How about a hill...or a mound? Maybe an anthill? Anita Hill?
_____________________________
You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
James 4:4
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 8:07:55 AM
|
|
|
armydude
Posts: 13011
Joined: 2/12/2006
From: NC
Status: online
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: SonInMe1
quote:
I thinks ya'll amaking a mountain out of a molehill.
What kinda mountain? How about a hill...or a mound? Maybe an anthill? Anita Hill?
*Dude reaches for the "I-love-me-jacket" and starts to sneak up on SonInMe1*
_____________________________
Virtue has more admirers than followers.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 11:28:33 AM
|
|
|
SonInMe1
Posts: 3683
Joined: 4/16/2005
From: my mom by God
Status: offline
|
Oh soo...tooooo Late
_____________________________
You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
James 4:4
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 9:54:12 PM
|
|
|
SonInMe1
Posts: 3683
Joined: 4/16/2005
From: my mom by God
Status: offline
|
Mountain Dew was what kept Moses alive those forty days
_____________________________
You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
James 4:4
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 10:40:20 PM
|
|
|
JordanW
Posts: 691
Joined: 4/23/2008
From: Bakersfield, California
Status: offline
|
I think it's fine to have water, probably not soda though.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/23/2008 11:54:44 PM
|
|
|
amyk
Posts: 637
Joined: 5/9/2005
Status: offline
|
Why water but not soda? I'm just curious....
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Is It Okay To Drink Water and Other Beverages Durin... - 4/24/2008 12:15:36 AM
|
|
|
uniteforlife
Posts: 47
Joined: 4/18/2008
Status: offline
|
I'm not sure about soda, but the last time I asked the pastor for a dry vodka martini in the middle of his sermon, he didn't take it too well... 
_____________________________
He proclaimed it in John 15:4, "The branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine." No atheist has ever been or will be a great composer. -- Johannes Brahms
|
|
|
|
 New Messages |
 No New Messages |
 Hot Topic w/ New Messages |
 Hot Topic w/o New Messages |
 Locked w/ New Messages |
 Locked w/o New Messages |
|
 Post New Thread
Reply to Message
Post New Poll
Submit Vote
Delete My Own Post
Delete My Own Thread
Rate Posts |
|
|
Forum Tools
Printable Version
