What does the Bible say about alcohol and drugs? Proverbs 20:1 is saying something similar to Ephesians. “Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.” This could be taken as alcohol will make a drunk say horrible things and fight. Substance abuse ...
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” The Bible wants us to be sober because being intoxicated makes us more likely to sin. Decades of research proves that alcohol and other drugs lower self-control and contri...
So if you fear someone or something, that fear can prevent dopamine production and protect you from being tempted by money, drugs, lusts, etc., controlling your behavior and your choices. Proverbs 16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is...
Do what's right. Be on time, be polite, and be honest; remain free from drugs; and if you have any questions, get out your Bible. 2. Do your best. Mediocrity is unacceptable when you are capable of doing better. 3. Treat others as you want to be treated. Practice love and unders...
For the next six months I tried escaping the reality of what happened through drugs, alcohol and everything that goes along with it. On Friday, February 19, 1983 while watching a varsity basketball game at the High School that I graduated in 1981. A friend of mine walked up behind me an...
Given its importance and intimate familiarity to us, light and darkness, are therefore fittingly used metaphorically in the Bible to teach us the truth that we may understand. According to the Bible, darkness is the antithesis of light. Darkness has the connotation of wickedness (Proverbs 4:19...
Carol Ogle McCracken is a fun-loving wedding planner, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who brings to Scripture to inspire a personal, vibrant relationship with Him. Her authentic challenges faced while journeying through alcoholism, raising a child with special needs, and divorce, equip her to...
They start drinking it in normal manner with their food, or socially, but are unable to control themselves and go on to excess. Beer and whiskey were prob. unknown to the Jews, but excessive wine drinking can do just as much damage as other forms of alcohol intake. A true wino is a ...
For example, abortion is associated statistically with a great risk of suicide or suicide attempts, addiction, alcohol abuse and drugs, depression and anxiety. Multiple abortions increase the risk. https://zenit.org/2023/02/20/new-study-confirms-that-abortions-have-no-positive-effect-on-a-womans...
Bible Verses about Strength: Top Scriptures for Encouragement There are many Bible verses about strength for when you feel tired, weak, and overwhelmed by the storms of life. In the Psalms, we read the beautiful promise that: "The Lord is my rock,... ...