Scripture warns believers to be mindful of the temptations and dangers of substance abuse, as Satan seeks to devour the unwary (1 Peter 5:8). The body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and Christians are called to honor God with their physical bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19). The apostle Paul lists drunkenness and other forms of immorality as works of the flesh, contrasting them with the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:19-21). God is faithful to provide a way of escape from temptation, and believers are urged to flee from sinful desires (1 Corinthians 10:13). Instead of being controlled by substances, Christians are filled with the Spirit, walking in wisdom and thankfulness (Ephesians 5:18).
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Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.
“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.