Alcohol

     I was flipping through my Bible trying to find a verse, when I came across this one.  Proverbs 20:1 "Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise."
     Well I believe the verse explains what this post is going to be about.  "...Whoever is led astray by them is not wise."  What do you think that means?  What it means is that if you are led astray or have a problem with beer and wine, then you are unwise.  Now I know some of you are thinking, "What me? NEVER!"  But, there are some people out there that so struggle with this problem.   Drinking alcohol can give you a lot of problems.  I believe it is obvious what those problems are.  But, whenever you find yourself being tempted by this sin remember this, what good will come if I do this?  Will Satan be laughing saying, "You fell into my trap!"  or will God be smiling saying, "Great choice!"

A Poem

     Here is a poem that goes with the post on alcohol.

MOM
I went to this party mom
I remembered what you said
You told me not to drink mom
So I drank soda instead.

I felt real proud inside mom
The way you said I would
Even though all my friends mom
Told me that I should.

I know I did the right thing mom
I know your always right
The party's finally ending mom
As everyone drove out of sight.

As I got inside my car mom
I knew I'd get home in one piece
'Cause the way you made me feel mom
So responsible so sweet.

I started to drive away mom
As I pulled into the road
The other guy didn't see me mom
And hit me like a load.

I lay there on the pavement mom
I hear the policeman say
The other guy was drunk mom
Now I'm the one to pay.

I'm lying here dying mom
I wish you'd get here soon
How come this happened to me mom
My life bursted like a balloon.

There's blood all around me mom
Most of it is mine
I hear the paramedics say mom
I'll die in a short time.

He didn't know where he was going mom
He was probably at the same party as I
There's one big difference though mom
He's going to live while I die.

Why do people drink mom
It can ruin your whole life
I'm feeling sharp pains mom
Just like a burning knife.

The man who hit me mom
Is walking, it's no fair
I'm lying here dying mom
While all he does is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry mom
Tell dad to be brave
For when I'm in heaven mom
Write my name upon my grave.

Someone should have told him mom
Not to drink and drive
If they'd often take the time mom
I'd still be alive.

My breath is growing short mom
I'm becoming very scared
Please don't cry for me mom
'Cause when I needed you, you were there.

I have one last question mom
Before I say good-bye
I didn't even drink mom
So why am I the one to die.

This is the end mom
I wish I could look you in the eye
To say these final words mom
I LOVE YOU & GOOD-BYE.
I got this poem from Jennifer Malone.
    
     This happens to many kids.  They think they are safe if they don't drink themselves but even being around someone who drinks to much or underage puts you in danger too.  So don't start young and don't be around friends who do drink.  But if you are around someone who drinks on accident try to make that person stop in a gentle and kind way.  Being mean and pointing a fingers at them only makes them mad or worse.  Remember no one ever plans to become a drunk or a drug addict, it happens but we can change that.

The Abuse of Alcohol

     Two friends named Dave and Matt went to middle school together.  As they progressed through the year they started to loose their friendship.  Dave had met a bunch of kids who drank alcohol.  One night while driving drunk with one of his knew friends.  Dave got in a car accident.  He survived but his friend did not.
     There are some teenagers these days that drink alcohol.  Alcohol is something that can hurt and even kill you if you use it in an irresponsible way.  Studies show that there are 11 million teens in this country that drink and, 7.2 Binge drink. What is binge drinking?  Well Kids health.org say this. "Binge drinking used to mean drinking heavily over several days. Now, however, the term refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time (just as binge eating means a specific period of uncontrolled overeating)."
   Can you imagine how Dave felt.  If he had not started drinking he would not have lost his friend.  This tragedy happens to many teens these days, and they will probably never forget it.  Many families are ruined by alcohol. I am not saying that alcohol is bad, I am just saying that drinking  under your age is not good. Drinking to much for anyone is bad.  Your body is not made to drink huge amounts of alcohol so why push your luck?  So if someone offers you a drink and you are not 21, then refuse it.  There is a reason why you have to be 21 to drink.