According to Episcopal priest William B. Miller, author of The Beer Drinker's Guide to God: The Whole and Holy Truth About Lager, Loving, and Living, if Jesus lived in Scotland he would drink scotch whiskey. Miller says "there are all kinds of good gifts that God has entrusted to us that we can become addicted to so it is important to not throw the baby out with the bath water, and not to throw the beer out with the baptismal water" ("'The Beer Drinker's Guide to God' book claims to reveal true nature of God", in.lifestyle.yahoo.com). On the other hand, the Bible says something very different from this self-serving, unholy view of God.
If Jesus were in Scotland, He would not drink scotch. Jesus did not become a bartender at the Cana wedding; He miraculously provided "wine" (oinos may translate either fermented or unfermented beverage), the sweet juice of the vine that was most difficult to maintain. "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler" (Prov. 20:1). It is inconceivable that Jesus provided the wedding guests with the vehicle for foolish mockery.
If Jesus were in Las Vegas, He would not be at the blackjack table. Gambling (or, "gaming" as the industry describes it) is not innocent fun. Driven by greed and covetousness, it is dedicated to the proposition of winning other people's money. (The "house" stake is the money lost by others!) Gambling is a "get rich quick" scheme that usually ends up in the loss column. Imagine if the money gambled away were used to support families instead. No, Jesus would be free from the love of money and such blatant displays of it (1 Tim. 6:6-10).
If Jesus were in San Francisco, He would not promote homosexuality and drugs. Jesus condemns sexual immorality in the strongest terms (Mk. 7:21). A work of the flesh, illicit drug use is a scourge on society and a destroyer of souls (Gal. 5:19-20; 1 Cor. 6:20).
Society does not define God. People continue to build idols and claim they represent the true God (1 Kings 12:28; Rom. 1:25). But, sin remains sin, even when men exalt it.
- The Spirit's Sword, 6/1/14