Scripture warns against the dangers of excessive drinking, as it can lead to poor decision-making and reckless behavior. In Proverbs, it is written that wine deceives and leads to foolish actions, while Ephesians cautions against being drunk with wine, instead urging believers to be filled with the Spirit. The apostle Paul also lists drunkenness as a work of the flesh in Galatians, and Romans advises living honorably and not in orgies and drunkenness. Additionally, 1 Peter encourages vigilance and self-control, traits that are compromised by intoxication.
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Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
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.
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.