Scripture warns against the dangers of substance abuse, noting that wine and strong drink can lead to reckless behavior and poor decision-making, as seen in Proverbs 20:1. The apostle Paul cautions believers to avoid being influenced by harmful associations, emphasizing the potential for bad company to corrupt good morals in 1 Corinthians 15:33. Additionally, Ephesians 5:18 encourages believers to be filled with the Spirit, rather than succumbing to intoxication. Through God's power, believers can overcome temptation, as 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises, and remain vigilant against the enemy's schemes, as 1 Peter 5:8 warns.
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Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
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.
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
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 now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
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.