Alcohol.....A sin?

I was listening to a minister this morning via an online service. He mentioned that he had an opportunity to baptize a man, but the man was a moonshiner, and didn't want to give up his occupation. 😊 Therefore, the minister did not baptize the man. Jesus changed water into wine.....would He have baptized this man if he had faith? Baptism is near the beginning of our journey as a believer. We are babes in Christ and perfection is not required. Perfect knowledge is not required. In addition, the texts tell us not to get drunk....why? Not because of the alcohol, but because of what too much alcohol can lead to. Drinking alcohol is a personal choice as long as it is done in moderation....and, of course, some should never drink any alcohol.

My issue here is that this minister refused baptism based on the man being a moonshiner. There are many people....yes, even Christians, who make beer and wine. That one decision of this minister could have discouraged this man of faith to where he would never devote himself fully.....believing that he was unworthy. Did you get, from what I said earlier, that this man was in a Sunday gathering, already a believer.....but just not baptized. I found this comment before his congregation this morning disappointing and discouraging. What are we to gather for? To be edified, encouraged and uplifted. (Hebrews 10:25) We must be careful with our words and how we place our convictions on others. Such carelessness can cause others to lose hope.

"Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” - John 2:8-10