What does the Bible say about drinking drugs and smoking?
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The Bible calls Christians to sobriety, self-control, and stewardship of their bodies, warning against intoxication and any habit that enslaves or harms oneself and others. Proverbs 20:1 and Isaiah 5:11, 22 portray drunkenness as deceptive and morally ruinous, while 1 Peter 4:7 urges clear-minded prayerfulness. Though modern drugs and smoking are not named directly, the principle of 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 is that believers belong to God and should honor him with their bodies. Leviticus 10:9 especially required priests to avoid wine while serving, underscoring the need for alertness before God. Those trapped in addiction should seek repentance, prayer, wise help, and the restoring grace of Christ.
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- Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler; Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19
Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own,
- Leviticus 10:9
"Drink no wine nor strong drink, you, nor your sons with you, when you go into the Tent of Meeting, that you don't die: it shall be a statute forever throughout your generations:
- Isaiah 5:22
Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, And champions at mixing strong drink;
- 1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
- 1 Corinthians 6:10
nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners, will inherit the Kingdom of God.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
[19] Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, [20] for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
- Isaiah 5:11
Woe to those who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; Who stay late into the night, until wine inflames them!
- 1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
- Hebrews 10:26
For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins,
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