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What Does the Bible Say About Wine?

Scripture permits wine but warns against excess, prioritizing wisdom, health, and concern for others' spiritual welfare.

Scripture on Wine

Ephesians 5:18 New Testament
"Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit."
Proverbs 20:1 Old Testament
"Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise."
1 Timothy 5:23 New Testament
"Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses."
Proverbs 31:6-7 Old Testament
"Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish; let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more."
Romans 14:21 New Testament
"It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall."
The Bottom Line
Wine itself is not evil—drunkenness is, and caring more about your freedom than your brother's faith reveals where your heart actually is.
Try Today

If you drink, examine honestly: Is there any excess creeping in? Is your use affecting your work, relationships, or spiritual clarity? If you're unsure, skip it for a week and notice what that reveals.

Prayer

Jesus invites us to come to Him with our struggles, even the small ones (Matthew 11:28).

Father, I want to honor You with my body and my choices. Help me see clearly where my freedom ends and weakness begins. Guard my mind from the numbness that comes from avoiding pain through excess. Give me wisdom to know when something is permissible but not beneficial, and courage to choose what builds me up spiritually rather than what merely feels good. Help me consider my brothers and sisters, not just my own liberty. In Jesus' name, Amen.

📚 Read Proverbs 23:29-35 for a vivid picture of alcohol's grip, and 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 for Paul's principle that not everything helpful is actually wise.

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