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Scripture indicates that the abuse of drinking, such as drunkenness, is unacceptable. It also indicates the advantages of abstention from drinking in certain situations.
Lev 10:8-9; Eze 44:21 priests; Nu 6:1-4,20 Nazirites; Jdg 13:2-5,7,13-14; Pr 31:4-5; Isa 22:12-13; Jer 35:1-14; Da 1:5-16 John the Baptist: Mt 11:18; Lk 1:15
Mt 27:34 Jesus Christ; Ro 14:21 the Christian who does not want to give offence
Isa 5:11 See also Pr 20:1; Isa 5:22; Hab 2:15; Lk 21:34; Ro 13:13; 1Co 6:9-10; 1Co 11:20-21; Gal 5:19-21; Eph 5:18; 1Th 5:7-8; Tit 2:3
1Ti 3:2-3 See also 1Ti 3:8; Tit 1:7
Ge 9:20-21; Ge 19:30-35; 1Sa 25:36; 2Sa 11:12-13; 1Ki 16:9; 1Ki 20:16; Est 1:10; Isa 28:7; Isa 56:10-12; Mt 24:49 pp Lk 12:45
1Sa 1:13-15; Mt 11:19 pp Lk 7:34; Ac 2:13-15 the disciples on the day of Pentecost
5850 | excess |
5947 | shame |
6106 | addiction |
7734 | leaders, spiritual |
8339 | self-control |
8430 | fasting |
8821 | self-indulgence |