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Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

things came and for Whom we live...But not everyone knows
this. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when
they eat such food they think of it as having been sacrificed

to an idol, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. (1
Corinthians, 8:1-7)

Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: You have peo-
ple there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Bal-
ak to entice the Israelites to sin by eating food sacrificed to
idols and by committing sexual immorality. (Revelations 2:14)

Not to Drink Wine

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's
will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery.
Instead, be filled with the Spirit of God [faith in God]. Speak to
one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and
make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to
God... for everything... Submit to one another out of reverence
for Christ. (Ephesians, 5:17-21)

For John... came neither eating bread nor drinking wine...
(Luke, 7:33)

But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your
prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son,
and you are to give him the name John. He will be a joy and de-
light to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he
will be great in the Sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine
or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with God's Spir-
it [faith in God] even from birth. Many of the people of Israel

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