Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Charles Spurgeon and Drinking


It is noted in Christian history that Charles Spurgeon did drink alcohol even being a minister.   But there is more to this story.....


The temperance movement grew rapidly in England in the late 1800’s as a response to the widespread problems associated with drinking and increasing alcoholism.  Charles Spurgeon began to rethink his stance on drinking.  He known for his moderation on drinking and on occasions would drink.

It was noted in one service at that time that he said, “if I knew that another would be led to take it by my example, and this would lead them on to further drinking, and even to intoxication, then I would not touch it.” As a result, he became a total abstainer.

 

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