Brady Cook - April 21, 2024
Decide...That Alcohol Isn't Worth It
From Series: "Decide! (Hillside Theme - 2024)"
The word for Hillside in 2024 is "Decide." Will we choose to follow God, or will we choose to serve ourselves?
Brady• February 5, 2023•
Most Bible readers are familiar with the basic story of Hosea. God tells Hosea to marry a woman of harlotry (Gomer), which represents God’s relationship with Israel. Just as Gomer was faithless towards Hosea, so was Israel faithless towards God.
But what about Hosea’s kids?
The first chapter of Hosea says they have three kids — each of which with names that describe the punishment of Israel. There is a lot we can learn from these three names, both what it meant for Israel, and what it can mean for us today.
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CloseNowhere in the Bible does it say that you can't take a single sip of alcohol, but there are dozens of passages that talk about why you should never start. Talk to anyone that's seen a life, a family, or a relationship, destroyed by drinking, and you'll understand why. Here are four things to consider before you take that first drink.
The word for Hillside in 2024 is "Decide." Will we choose to follow God, or will we choose to serve ourselves?
Last modified: February 5, 2023