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- Genesis 14:18 – “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.”
(Wine as part of blessing and hospitality.) - Genesis 27:28 – “May God give you of the dew of heaven and of the fatness of the earth and plenty of grain and wine.”
(Wine seen as part of God’s blessing.) - Deuteronomy 14:26 – “And spend the money for whatever you desire—oxen or sheep or wine or strong drink, whatever your appetite craves. And you shall eat there before the Lord your God and rejoice, you and your household.”
(Wine/strong drink allowed in celebration before God.) - Psalm 104:14–15 – “You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart.”
(Wine as a gift from God to bring joy.) - Ecclesiastes 9:7 – “Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.”
(Wine enjoyed in moderation as part of life.) - Isaiah 25:6 – “On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine…”
(Wine in God’s future kingdom feast.) - Amos 9:14 – “…they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.”
(Wine as part of restoration blessings.) - John 2:1–11 – Jesus turns water into wine at Cana.
(Affirms wine as part of celebration; Jesus provides good wine for the wedding.) - 1 Timothy 5:23 – “No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.”
(Wine recommended medicinally.)
- Genesis 9:20–21 – “Noah began to be a man of the soil, and he planted a vineyard. He drank of the wine and became drunk and lay uncovered in his tent.”
(First account of drunkenness leading to shame.) - Genesis 19:32–35 – Lot’s daughters make him drunk with wine to commit sin.
(Drunkenness leading to immorality.) - Leviticus 10:9 – “Drink no wine or strong drink, you or your sons with you, when you go into the tent of meeting, lest you die.”
(Priests forbidden to drink while serving God.) - Numbers 6:3 – Nazarites must abstain from wine/strong drink.
(Some vows of separation required total abstinence.) - Deuteronomy 29:6 – Israel’s wilderness journey had no wine/strong drink.
(God sustained them without it.) - Proverbs 20:1 – “Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.”
- Proverbs 23:20–21 – “Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty…”
- Proverbs 23:29–35 – A detailed warning of drunkenness: it brings sorrow, strife, wounds, hallucinations, and addiction.
- Isaiah 5:11–12 – “Woe to those who rise early in the morning, that they may run after strong drink… but they do not regard the deeds of the Lord.”
- Isaiah 28:7 – Priests and prophets stumble through strong drink.
- Habakkuk 2:15 – “Woe to him who makes his neighbors drink—you pour out your wrath and make them drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness!”
- Luke 1:15 – John the Baptist: “He must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
- Romans 13:13 – “Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness…”
- 1 Corinthians 6:10 – “…nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards… will inherit the kingdom of God.”
- Galatians 5:21 – “…envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these… those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
- Ephesians 5:18 – “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:7–8 – “For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober…”
- 1 Peter 4:3 – “For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness…”
- Wine is not inherently sinful – it is portrayed as a gift from God, part of blessings, joy, and even medicinal use.
- Drunkenness is always condemned – it leads to shame, immorality, violence, and spiritual downfall.
- Some were called to abstain (priests during service, Nazarites, John the Baptist).
- Moderation is key – enjoying wine is permitted, but excess is sin.
Bible Verses About Alcohol
| Category | Reference | Verse / Context Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Genesis 14:18 | Melchizedek brings out bread and wine as blessing. |
| Genesis 27:28 | Wine as part of Isaac’s blessing to Jacob. | |
| Deuteronomy 14:26 | Wine/strong drink allowed in feasting before God. | |
| Psalm 104:14–15 | Wine given by God to gladden the heart of man. | |
| Ecclesiastes 9:7 | Drink wine with a merry heart—God approves. | |
| Isaiah 25:6 | God’s kingdom feast includes well-aged wine. | |
| Amos 9:14 | Vineyards and wine as restoration blessing. | |
| John 2:1–11 | Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding in Cana. | |
| 1 Timothy 5:23 | Paul tells Timothy to use a little wine for health. | |
| Negative | Genesis 9:20–21 | Noah’s drunkenness leads to shame. |
| Genesis 19:32–35 | Lot made drunk by daughters → immorality. | |
| Proverbs 20:1 | Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler. | |
| Proverbs 23:20–21 | Drunkards and gluttons come to poverty. | |
| Proverbs 23:29–35 | Drunkenness leads to sorrow, strife, hallucinations, addiction. | |
| Isaiah 5:11–12 | Woe to those who chase strong drink and ignore God. | |
| Isaiah 28:7 | Priests/prophets err through strong drink. | |
| Habakkuk 2:15 | Woe to those who make others drunk for sin. | |
| Romans 13:13 | Christians must avoid drunkenness. | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:10 | Drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God. | |
| Galatians 5:21 | Drunkenness listed among works of the flesh. | |
| Ephesians 5:18 | Do not get drunk with wine, but be filled with the Spirit. | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:7–8 | Believers called to sobriety, not drunkenness. | |
| 1 Peter 4:3 | Drunkenness part of sinful Gentile living. | |
| Special Abstinence | Leviticus 10:9 | Priests forbidden wine while serving in the Tabernacle. |
| Numbers 6:3 | Nazarites must abstain from wine/strong drink. | |
| Deuteronomy 29:6 | Israel sustained without wine in wilderness. | |
| Luke 1:15 | John the Baptist commanded not to drink wine/strong drink. |
Summary at a glance:- Positive: Wine can be a blessing, joy, medicine, and part of celebration.
- Negative: Drunkenness always condemned as sin.
- Special abstinence: Certain roles or vows required avoiding alcohol entirely.
I used to be a social drinker way back in the day.
I have a small stash for medical use. Higher grades work well on sore throats. That is the only time I drink it.
