I truly believe with great conviction that the Bible teaches that Christians of all dispensations should avoid using alcohol as a beverage. Before you judge this conclusion, read the book. I only ask that you come to the topic with an open mind, as I did. You may be surprised what God will do in your heart if you trust totally in what He has to say. While I will take a strong and unambiguous stand in this book against alcoholic beverages in all forms, I want to make it perfectly clear that I write from love and concern, not from self-righteousness and arrogance. I truly believe that this is a serious matter. I want my detractors to know that I love them, regardless of their conclusions. This book is written with Christians in mind. While I would love to see this book influence any reader to give up the bottle (or the glass), I especially hope and pray that Bible-believing Christians will rise to a higher standard of holiness, and have a greater impact for Christ, as well as a more sober, fulfilling life. I challenge you to let Jesus be to you what wine is to too many; the gladness of your heart. May God bless you as you take this journey with me.