What does the Bible say about drinking wine alcohol?
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The Bible permits the thankful use of wine but clearly condemns drunkenness, addiction, and any use of alcohol that harms oneself or leads others into sin. Proverbs 20:1 warns that wine can deceive and make a person reckless. Ephesians 5:18 commands believers not to be drunk with wine, but to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:21 teaches Christians to limit even lawful freedoms when their drinking would wound a brother or sister’s conscience. Therefore, believers should exercise self-control, wisdom, love, and gratitude to God, refusing both drunken excess and judgmental legalism.
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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.
- Ephesians 5:18
Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
- Romans 14:21
It is good to not eat meat, drink wine, nor do anything by which your brother stumbles, is offended, or is made weak.
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