1. God said to be sober (1 Thessalonians 5:6-8; 1
Peter 5:8; NKJV). The
Greek word “nepho” literally means wineless; free from intoxicants.
2. We are to love God with all our minds (Mark
12:30). Alcohol impairs that mind.
3. It is expensive (Proverbs 23:21).
4. It makes you do foolish things you would
never do in your right mind (Proverbs 23:29-35).
5. It is dangerous and addictive (Proverbs 20:1).
6. It hurts your testimony; you influence others
to drink; you often harm others (Romans 14:21).
7. Drugs should not be used for recreation and
pleasure.
8. Never take that first drink, and you will
never become a problem drinker.
9. Drinking supports an industry that has
destroyed untold thousands.
10. Not drinking is prudent and wise (Proverbs
20:1; 22:3).
11. You should rely on God, not drugs (Psalm
11:1). *
These 11 Reasons also apply to marijuana, opioids, and other drugs. There is great danger, stay away!
-David
R. Brumbelow, author of Ancient Wine and the Bible: The Case for
Abstinence. gulfcoastpastor.blogspot.com
Got
questions about the Bible and Alcohol?
Find answers in “Ancient Wine andthe Bible.”
(Permission
granted to reprint.)
* This is not intended to reject the legitimate use of drugs for strictly medicinal reasons.
* This is not intended to reject the legitimate use of drugs for strictly medicinal reasons.
-David R. Brumbelow, Gulf Coast Pastor,
April 17, AD 2017.
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