Is it a sin to get 'tipsy'?

[mairegal]

I had two glasses of wine tonight, with a meal. I didn’t set out to become ‘tipsy’. But I did. Was this mood alteration a sin? I find it hard to believe I am sinning by having just two glasses of wine. Can you give me some guidance?

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

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