Social Drinking

8 passages

1. Proverbs 20:1

   Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

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2. Ephesians 5:18

   Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

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3. Isaiah 5:22

   Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink,

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4. Habakkuk 2:15

   Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness!

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5. 1 Peter 5:8

   Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

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6. Romans 12:2

   Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

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7. Deuteronomy 14:26

   Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household.

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8. 1 Corinthians 5:11

   But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

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