“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” – Ephesians 5:18
Bible Verses About Alcohol Addiction
1 Corinthians 6:10 – Drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God
“Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.” – 1 Corinthians 6:10
Proverbs 20:1 – Wine is a mocker
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.” – Proverbs 20:1
Isaiah 5:11 – Woe to those who rise early to drink
“Woe to those who rise early in the morning to run after their drinks, who stay up late at night till they are inflamed with wine.” – Isaiah 5:11
Romans 13:13 – Live honorably as in the daytime
“Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.” – Romans 13:13
Ephesians 5:18 – Be filled with the Spirit
“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” – Ephesians 5:18
Proverbs 23:20-21 – Do not join those who drink too much wine
“Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.” – Proverbs 23:20-21
Galatians 5:19-21 – The acts of the flesh are obvious
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.” – Galatians 5:19-21
1 Peter 5:8 – Be alert and of sober mind
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8
1 Timothy 3:8 – Deacons must not be addicted to much wine
“In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.” – 1 Timothy 3:8
Titus 2:3 – Older women should not be slanderers or addicted to much wine
“Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.” – Titus 2:3
Proverbs 23:30-31 – Those who linger over wine
“Those who linger over wine who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly!” – Proverbs 23:30-31
Psalm 78:65 – God awakened as from sleep
“Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, as a warrior wakes from the stupor of wine.” – Psalm 78:65
Proverbs 31:4-5 – Kings should not drink wine
“It is not for kings, O Lemuel-It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.” – Proverbs 31:4-5
Job 12:25 – They grope in darkness
“They grope in darkness with no light; he makes them stagger like drunkards.” – Job 12:25
Ecclesiastes 10:17 – Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles
“Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles, and princes feast at the proper time-for strength and not for drunkenness.” – Ecclesiastes 10:17
Luke 21:34 – Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down
“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.” – Luke 21:34
1 Timothy 5:23 – Stop drinking only water, but use a little wine
“Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.” – 1 Timothy 5:23
Matthew 24:49 – He begins to beat his fellow servants
“And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.” – Matthew 24:49
Proverbs 31:6-7 – Give strong drink to one who is perishing
“Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress; let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.” – Proverbs 31:6-7
Mark 14:25 – I tell you the truth: I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine
“I tell you the truth, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the Kingdom of God.” – Mark 14:25
Philippians 4:5 – Let your gentleness be evident to all
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” – Philippians 4:5
Colossians 3:2 – Set your minds on things that are above
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2
Hebrews 12:1 – Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” – Hebrews 12:1
Proverbs 3:7-8 – Do not be wise in your own eyes
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” – Proverbs 3:7-8
Final Thoughts
Alcohol addiction can be a difficult challenge to face, but with the guidance of Scripture, I truly believe there is hope for recovery. The Bible offers wisdom that not only addresses the dangers of overindulgence but also emphasizes self-control and the importance of living a life dedicated to God. We should encourage each other to turn to these verses for strength and motivation, reminding ourselves that we have the option to choose a healthier life. Let’s keep seeking God’s guidance and strength in our journey towards healing.
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