Genesis 9:21 When he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and lay uncovered inside his tent.
We do not know why Noah got drunk. Some commentators say this was possibly the first time wine had been made and the effects of it were not known. I cannot say this since the Bible gives us no clue. But we do know that this is the first time wine is mentioned, and it is shown to be a problem from the beginning. Drunkenness is a sin. Other scriptures tell us that, and they say that the drunkard does not have eternal life! And here, Noah, a righteous man found out what evil can come from it. May we learn from this lesson and never repeat it.
Today, being naked is lauded by society. It is found everywhere. The internet is easy access to all that is evil and puts it all on display. Search any topic, and it pops onto the screen in all its vileness. The popular stars, the movies, music, tv, ads, magazines and society in general, all promote showing as much skin as possible. They say that the church has been too prudish, that we have vilified the naked body. So, the church felt bad and now they too are open to watching and showing and displaying nudity. With the church yielding to the pressures of the world, society has furthered its advancement. Topless beaches are common. Parades are marched in promoting nudity. And soon billboards will show it as well like they do in Europe (There is one close to doing it in Harrisburg.)
We learn from these verses that one son saw his father and felt something. We do not know for sure what it was, but we do know that it was so sinful that it brought down a curse on
one third of mankind. The other two not only covered their father, but they did it in such a way as to not view him while they were doing it. This was before their brother was cursed. They knew they must not look at his naked body.A and K, I plead with you to recognize what God thinks of this issue. Your generation laughs at the prudish stances given by the church of the past. I have heard both of you laugh at the conservative church of today, "oops they saw my elbow". Dresses are short, tops are cut low, and pants are tight. Clothes are showing more and more. What are you choosing to wear? Who are you enticing by what you display?... I hear them at work. They love it and want more or should I say less. So you have a responsibility to dress with propriety as the Paul says (1 Tim 2:9).
But remember too, that you have a responsibility to evaluate what you see. Ham saw his father's nakedness and was cursed. What sites do you visit online? What music do you listen to, what movies or programs do you see. Never forget Grandpa's rat poison object lesson. Just because there is a lot of good doesn't mean the bad wont get you. Over time you will die, both physically and spiritually. Ahh but, there is another road. The road that is straight and narrow. Most of your "friends" wont be there, but it was the choice Shem and Japheth took. Cover your nakedness and choose to view the glorious things of life. Then you will not be ashamed when you stand before God and man.
~Dad
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