What Does the Bible Say About Partying and Clubbing?
Lil Bro asks..What does the bible say about partying and clubbing?
Answer..The bible says “Don’t do it!” The bible refers to partying and clubbing as part of our “sinful nature” and goes on to say that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.(Galatians 5:18-21)
Romans 13:12-13 says, “The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy.
This is not because God does not want us to have fun or hang out with our friends. He wants us to use wisdom and be an example for others. We ruin our own testimony by hanging out in these places, drinking, and engaging in ungodly behavior. By being at bars and clubs it may appear that we condone drunkenness and partying. How can we hang out with the devil on Saturday night and go to church Sunday morning as if nothing happened the night before? People are watching and our actions can cause someone else to stumble in their faith. (2 Corinthians 6:3)
Hanging out in clubs and bars only leads to temptation and destruction. I used to do the club scene too. There is nothing there for us any more. There is no positive influence or encouragement found in these places only drunkenness, dirty dancing, drugs, offensive music, fighting, lies, and regret.
The more you spend time with Jesus the more you will find that you will not even desires these things any more. You know in your heart that you are not called to be in those places. Jesus is coming soon we must be prepared at all times.
May our Lord give you strength and courage to accept the truth of His Word. In Jesus name..Amen
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Praise God! Thank you for this post. I too am born again. As a baby Christian I did not know where in the bible i could find my answer. So I googled, and came accross this post and have found it very encouraging. I was struggling w a decision because the invite came from someone I love. But I can love and not be equally yoked. I live for God. Thanks again!
You’re welcome!
Thanks soooo much! You really helped me to clarify some things.
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I am a newbie here.
Glad to find this forum…as what I am looking for
Hey girl, what’s up? I see that you have a few questions about our post, ‘What Does The Bible Say About Partying And Clubbing?’ Your first question was, “Can Christians drink at all or only in moderation?” And then your response was that you do bars only to hang out with your friends, but you don’t dance, just chat and have a few drinks, but not get drunk.
Ok, now I have a few questions for you. Why would you want to hang out at a bar? What reason are you having a drink or two? Is it because you enjoy the taste, or are you feeling pressured by your friends to still participate in drinking, or do you like that slightly buzzed feeling after you’ve had a few drinks?
Stop and think about those questions and then really ask your self, ‘Where am I in my Christianity?, Where am I going with this relationship that I have developed with Jesus Christ? The bibles says that we should not allow sin to control the way we live and we should not give into sins and lustful desires. We should not let any part of our body become a tool of wickedness, to be used for sinning. Instead we should give ourselves completely to God since He has given us a new life, through being born again. (Romans 6:12-13)
We should close the doors of our past lifestyles, which are doorways for the enemy to come into our lives, and instead open the door to a new and true relationship with Jesus. (Revelations 3:20) Once you have totally closed those sinful doors of your past, ask God to not allow anyone or anything to open it again. When you open the door to Jesus He will lead you to a new way of living where you won’t desire to go to drinking at bars. (Revelation 3:7-8)
I have another question for you. Are the friends that you are hanging out with also Christians? If they are not, but you are, then you should be setting an example for them. When they ask you to go out, and they want to go to a bar, then you, child of God, should recommend some place else. And if your friends ask you why then you explain to them that you are growing out of that lifestyle and you are stepping your game up to something better. This also gives you an opportunity to share about your relationship with Jesus.
Being a Christian, does not mean that you give up life and walk around holding a bible and quoting scriptures to everyone that comes in your pathway. God wants us to enjoy life to the fullest. But He wants us to do it in a way that is pleasing to Him, and that will draw others into the kingdom. Remember that you are the salt of this unseasoned earth. (Matthew 5:13) You are a light in this dark world, so let that light shine wherever you go and among the people you are with. (Matthew 5:14)
Now this does not mean that you should take your light into a dark place, and sit down and indulge in the things that the dark place is offering. God knows that we are in this world but He does not want us to be a part of what the world is offering to us. (Romans 12:2)
Your other question was about dancing. There’s isn’t anything wrong with dancing. There is something wrong with a Christian dancing to vulgar, obscene and degrading music. There is something wrong with a Christian hanging out in a club and partying with those that do not have a relationship with Jesus. It’s okay to dance, even to music that is not Christian based, but yet it is encouraging to the soul. It’s all in the way you do things. Dancing should be done in a manner that glorifies God.
Ask yourself this question, Why participate in something that will only cause you to have to go before the Lord and ask Him for forgiveness? Why not just do what is right?
I want to leave you with a few thoughts and I want you to really think hard about them and go before God in prayer with them. Then when you are done praying take the time to be still and silent so that you can hear His answer.
“When I’m sitting in the bar with my friends do I have that feeling of guilt and even shame?”
“After I’ve had a few drinks and I’ve left the bar with my friends, how do I feel? ”
“When I go to a dinner or party and the music is really pumping with some lyrics that includes obscene language and I hit the dance like its nobody’s business, I wonder what God is thinking about my actions then? I wonder if He is saying; “Well done, my faithful servant”?
“Do the friends I hang around with know that I am a Christian and if they do, why are they still wanting me to hang out in a bar? Could it be that I’ve never given them a reason to think that I have totally changed?”
“Have I changed, or am I still living in my pre-Christian lifestyle?”
I hope that my words have jogged something in your heart that would cause you to really think hard about the way you spend your social time.
We will be praying for you sister.
Sincerely,
Precious In His Sight
At my graduation formal, there was dinner and dance and I mostly went there because it was like the last chance to see everyone together. Im not talking about prom since this was a college. We had pictures, dinner and then me and my girlfriends danced. Of course the music wasn’t all godly since it wasnt a religious school. What wouldve been the right thing to do here? Would it be to leave after dinner then, as soon as the music came on? The music was a mix, mostly neutral but once in a while must have been ungodly. But then this means the only events you can attend will have to be church events because even wedding parties sometimes have ungodly music. Sorry Im not trying to be technical but sometimes its just hard to know right from wrong, well for me. Thank you so much sister
Can Christians drink at all or only in moderation? I do bars but its usually an opportunity to hang out with other students and we don’t even dance often, we just chat and maybe have a drink or two, not get drunk.
Wise decisions are made by discerning the will of God, and God reveals His will to those willing to do His will.James 1:22 says,
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
God talks to us by His Word (the bible) and by the leading of the Holy Spirit. John 16:13 says, “The Spirit of truth… will guide you into all truth” And Psalms 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” Psalms 119:105.
I can see that you are fighting between doing what the Spirit is leading you to do and what other people are saying, Galatians 1:10 says, “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ servant.”
My sister don’t let the pressures of this world break your relationship with the Most High, obviously you know what the Word says and what your heart is telling you to do. Do the right thing. Going to this party is going to make you miserable because you know what is going to be like. Also every action has consequences for good or for bad. Be strong and tell your sister to respect your decision of not attending the party. Tell her that your heart’s desire is to please God. And that you do not want to place yourself in a tempting situation. I will pray for your sister to understand your decision. I am so proud to be able to help you as we grow together in His Word.
Love You Much,
His Precious Gift
thank you for this.Myschool is having a valentines ball and i dont want to go cuz i dont think its very godly,Even though its a ‘christian’ school,people are very hypocrtucal.They grind and date and listin to gross music just because they like the beat or cuz evryone likes it.I told my sister but she thinks im wrong.Wht do i tell her.Sometimes i think ims o god but then my siser startssaying stuff and im like’am i as good as i think i am?so pleae HELP!!
Dear Seeker,
I think you just need to tell them the Truth. Explain what God has done in your life that He has changed you and that the more you draw close to Him the more you desire to please and glorify Him. That IS what is happening in your life. The Holy Spirit in you is revealing God’s will and desire for your life. He is showing you what is pleasing to Him and what is not. He is teaching you how to live carefully in this world so that you will not be led into temptation and so that your life is a living witness to others of Christ Jesus.
You are a new creation in Christ Jesus with new desires and a new mind. Your friends may not understand what is happening in you, but your life will be a witness to them of Christ’s transforming power.
If you pull up the category ‘Partying & Clubbing’ you will find other postings that will help you with scriptures that will clarify what is happening in you.
When I started answering you these are the verses that came to my heart 1 Peter 4:3-5
“You have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy—their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols. Of course, your former friends are surprised when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they do. So they slander you. But remember that they will have to face God, who will judge everyone, both the living and the dead.”
There is also a posting I wrote awhile back called ‘Jesus Freak’ that may be able to help you also.
http://www.weusedtobeyou.com/2008/08/18/jesus-freak/
Don’t be afraid to be different sister. Be obedient to what God is leading you to do and change in your life. Your obedience will be rewarded and you will grow and mature spiritually.
Stay on the narrow road! Matt. 7:14
Sincerely,
Trophy of Grace
I happened to stumble across your website and love it! You all offer great support for young christians. I do have a question for you about this topic…How would you tell your friends “no” about not going clubbing anymore when it used to be something you did on the regular? Thanks and God bless
I think this site is really good and encouraging. Keep up the great work.
God Bless xx
Thanks for commenting newly born. We love to get feedback from our readers. Often times we put our selves in compromising situations thinking we are ’strong enough’ only to find that our sin nature is stronger than our ‘will power’. It’s Christ in us that gives us the wisdom to not allow ourselves to be lead into temptation.
Thanks again for the comment and stay on touch. Blessings to you in Christ Jesus name..
Trophy of Grace
I used to go clubbing my last year of high school. I too intended not to drink or dance dirty but after a while the temptation to have “a drink” was too strong. When I was drunk I found myself dancing in a way that certainly did not glorify God. Now in college, I regret what I did. No one should have those regrets. Its not worth it.
Well thanks for stopping by Fenan. We are glad that you were led here and that you got the confirmation that you needed. Keep on pressing forward sister.
Here’s a scripture for you..
Hebrews 12:1-3
1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Many blessings you in Christ Jesus name
Hello,
Just would like to say that I found this website, while searching in google “scriptures on partying”, and it led me to this website. This is because I am a born-again Christian, and I was debating on whether or not I should go out partying and drinking (just a little bit) this weekend. This is because some of my friends do it, and I kind of missed it. But your article really encouraged me, and I just want to thank you. It touched my life, and greatly helped me in a decision I was about to make that would not glorify God. I really liked how you said that others are observing you, and it does not set a Chrisitan example! Thank you very much! God bless you!!
There is nothing wrong with hanging out with your friends and dancing, but what are you dancing to? What are you truly celebrating? The lyrics in most of the club music is not edifying or encouraging. There is no life or true love in the music. It is ok to be young and want to have fun but don’t let the excitement of your youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor Him in your youth before you grow too old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” (Ecclesiastes 12:1)
If you are a child of God then you are a NEW CREATION this means that the old has gone and the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Before salvation we were in the world and lead by our sinful desires, but now that we are children of God we are to be lead by the Spirit of God. We are to live as children of light producing what is good and right and true. We are to carefully determine what pleases the Lord and not make excuses for sin and ungodly behavior. We are not to take part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead we are to expose them. (Ephesians 5:10-11)
Clubs and bars are not places for those who love and serve the Lord to hang out. Children of light have no business hanging out in places of darkness as way of escape or release . We can sing, dance, and have fun but we are not to be conformed to the world’s way of doing this. Instead, we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among ourselves, and making music to the Lord in our hearts. (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16)
I love dancing. I used to do the club season too just like Daughter of Destiny. However, the more I spent time with the Lord in His Word and in prayer the more I realized that I did not really belong to that atmosphere any more. The desire for the party life was not me any more.
I haven’t stopped dancing though. In fact I spent this whole weekend singing, dancing, and worshipping the Lord. It was AWESOME!! Friday night our church had a night of worship, Saturday night we went to a free Christian Concert, and Sunday’s service had an awesome praise and worship time as usual. So I partied the whole weekend with others who love and fear the Lord too. It was great!! I feel refreshed and renewed. I don’t remember ever feeling like that after a night of clubbing. Lol…never.
This is something that you have to take to the Lord. We have shown you several scriptures that address this topic and how we are called to live as children of the Most High God. All Scripture was inspired of God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) However, it us up to each of us to choose to accept the Truth or deny it so that we can continue to do what is pleasing to us, instead of what pleases our Savior. We will be praying for you sister..May our Lord touch your heart and may you overflow with love for Christ Jesus.
I get your point but at the same time i dont understand what is wrong with hanging out with your girls friends and dancing with eachother (nothing sexual) but its not like we par-take in this whole drinking and getting drunk dancing dirty stuff…i mean not everyone is the same and do the same things when we go out we just like to have fun..listen to music…dance and enjoy eachother company…my struggle or ne one else’s struggle are not the same struggle you had with the clubs and lounges…
I encourage to continue to write these type of messages because they are needed.
Specially in these times where wrong is called right and right is called wrong.
II cor. 6:14 says: “You are not the same as those who do not believe. So do not join yourselves to them. Good and bad do not belong together. Light and darkness cannot share together.”
Many fail to distinguish light from darkness. It is messages like that will help them obtain that ability and bring to the light.
Thank you for your detailed comments concerning that issue.
stay bless…
God Bless you for this post. I just hope those that need to see it, do.
This is a really blessing and may the Almighty God continue to bless you and bring you constant revelations of the His word.
Samson Adebowale Agboola