So... now that I've given a scriptural example of Jesus stating that he drinks wine, I'm curious as to your response Radioman.
I believe the verse you listed can be interpreted either way. Preachers can sway their congregations either way as well.
I don't like the principle of moderation because there is no definitive threshold of what is and not is, is.
There have been many people purpose to drink moderately and up being a drunk. They took the moderation road.
There are verses that tell us to run away from sin as fast and far as possible. Since, we probably are all in agreement that being a drunk is a sin, then, the common sense principle of running away from the sin of being drunk, is to not drink at all.
Now a counter argument could be made for using a credit card. Do we all agree that being in debt is a sin? Then, a similar argument could be made that we shouldn't use a credit card, because it would make it too easy to get in too much debt. Now, I know that I can use a credit card, because I have total confidence in my ability to never get into serious debt, but I also know, that there are a lot of people who purpose to not get in serious debt when they get their credit card, to only wind up in serious debt. So, can a person have total confidence in not becoming a drunk when they start drinking?
So, is using a credit card a sin?
I believe there are no right or wrong answers.