Drunkenness vs. Sober
Drunkeness
“Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.”
Proverbs 20:1
“envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Galatians 5:21
“nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.”
I Corinthians 6:10
While the Bible does say to drink wine for the sake of helping the stomach or medical purpose it clearly condemns drinking for the sake of getting a buzz or drunkenness thus it is safe to say the same we could also put the use of recreational drugs along side it. Also do not miss unconfessed sin of drunkenness and being covered by the blood of Jesus in faith will result in hell.
Sober
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
I Peter 5:8
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,”
Ephesians 5:18
“As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.”
2 Timothy 4:5
According to the word we are to be sober….in our right minds not affected by influence of drugs and alcohol. The devil will use you in drunkenness not God. As a follower of Jesus we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit following His leading. As the Holy Spirit leads we do the work of God…spreading the gospel and loving others!
Be sober brothers and sisters and get to work! It is pleasing to God!
Tom
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