More people should read and understand this. Because you abstain or do not abstain from something because you believe it is right or wrong, it does not make you more holy or more understanding than the other person. Do what you think is best without judgement. Respect others. Don't cause someone else to stumble. So if someone believes alcohol is evil and you understand it to be fine as long as you don't get drun", don't drink in front of that person and cause them to doubt their faith or make them angry. People come before personal desires. Respect. You can't play the "noral police". If abstaining makes you joyful, do it. But don't make others feel guilty for choosing to do different. That is not love. You don't make friends by judging. Leave it to God. Your job is to show God's love. Smoking is also a disputable matter. Also, don't say someone is misunderstanding scripture if they
abstain and despise alcohol regardless of the verses that show that Jesus gifted wine at cannan

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