Is drinking alcohol good for a Christian?

I don't think drinking is good for anyone, however it's not a sin to drink. Getting drunk is a sin. When CIristians drink it can give the wrong perception. If you have a friend who is an alcoholic then i would say drinking is not good for a Christian. Everyone has their personal convictions fron God and basically their own common sense as well. Some Christians are told by the Lord that they are not supposed to drink, while others just don't feel the need to, or feel that it goes against their morals or values. Knowing that I come from a long line of alcoholics, I think that it is important for me to stay away from alcohol. It does not teach in The Bible that we should not drink, Jesus drank. Sinning is when you begin to rely on the alcohol or begin to get drunk. Alcohol for most people can become a pain-med and God does not want you relying on some earthly item to get you through the day. He also doesn't want you to be depending on alcohol for happiness. There's a difference between social drinking and a glass here and there, and getting drunk.