It is merely a matter of moderation . He said to not get drunk, but he did not say to totally abstain from wine. What is absent is just as important as what is present. Christians and alcohol can mix and, when celebrating Christ's death, wine is an integral and even vital ingredient. Abstinence is not taught by the Bible, but neither is drunkenness.
Moderation is the key.
In addition to the mentioned amenities of wine in scripture, another is only hinted at. Dr. Henry A. Rowe, M.D., has stated that a moderate amount of wine taken with a meal improves digestion and helps build up the blood. However, even temporary excess or prolonged overdrinking can lead to disaster. Wine and other alcoholic beverages have their place and have been provided for us by God to utilize intelligently for our benefit. Dictionary of the Bible , McKenzie, Bruce Publishing Co. 1965, pp.