101 Bible Verses about Drunkards

I want to talk to you about something that might be hitting close to home: the struggle with alcohol. It can lead us down some pretty rough paths, hurting ourselves and those around us. It's important to really think about the ripple effect our choices have, you know? We have to own our actions.

If you're finding yourself in situations where alcohol is taking control, please know there's support out there. Don't hesitate to reach out and get the help you need to stay safe and healthy.

From my perspective, alcoholism, like any addiction, is a form of idolatry. Anything we turn to instead of God to fill that deep need in our hearts becomes an idol, and ultimately, a spiritual chain.

I want to share something that can truly set you free from this struggle. It's the power of Christ's blood. I believe it's strong enough to cleanse you, detoxify you, and make you a new person. There's real freedom waiting for you.

thieves, greedy, drunkards, abusers, or cheats, will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Don't get drunk on wine which will wreck your life, but be filled with the Spirit.

Don't join in with people who drink too much wine or who stuff themselves with meat.

Wake up, you drunks, and weep! Howl you wine drinkers, because the new wine has been suddenly taken away from your mouth!

For people who get drunk and overeat lose all they've got, and they spend so much time dozing that all they have left to wear is rags.

Be responsible, and stay alert. The devil, your enemy, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

It's better not to eat meat or drink wine or anything else that would cause your fellow-believer to stumble.

But if we confess our sins, he is trustworthy and right so that he can forgive us our sins and make us clean from all that is not right in us.

If the Son sets you free, then you're truly free.

Don't let the look of wine tempt you—how red it is, how it sparkles in the cup, how smooth it feels as it goes down.

They grope around in the dark without a light. He makes them stagger like drunk people.”

Lemuel, kings shouldn't be drinking wine, rulers shouldn't be drinking alcohol.

Wine turns you into a mocker, alcohol makes you aggressive; you're stupid to be deceived by drink.

“Do you have to come here drunk?” he asked. “Get rid of your wine!”

It's clear what the sinful human nature produces: sexual immorality, indecency, sensuality,Let me, Paul, tell you bluntly: if you rely on the way of circumcision, Christ will be of absolutely no benefit to you.idolatry, sorcery, hatred, rivalry, jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, dissension, heresy,envy, drunkenness, feasting, and similar things. As I warned you before so I warn you again: nobody who behaves like this will inherit the kingdom of God.

Tragedy is coming to you who get up early in the morning wanting a drink, and who stay up late drinking wine until you're drunk.At their feasts you have lyres and harps, tambourines and flutes, and wine, but you don't ever consider what the Lord is doing, and you don't recognize his help.

Don't join in with people who drink too much wine or who stuff themselves with meat.For people who get drunk and overeat lose all they've got, and they spend so much time dozing that all they have left to wear is rags.

Who's in trouble? Who's in pain? Who's arguing? Who's complaining? Who's injured for no reason? Who's got bloodshot eyes?Don't be greedy for his fancy food, for it's offered with deceptive motives. —those who spend a long time drinking wine, those who are always trying some new cocktail. Don't let the look of wine tempt you—how red it is, how it sparkles in the cup, how smooth it feels as it goes down.In the end it bites like a serpent, it stings like a snake.You'll hallucinate, seeing strange things, and your confused mind will make you say all kinds of craziness.You'll stumble around like you're on the rolling ocean, you'll be tossed about like someone lying down at the top of a ship's mast, saying,“People punched me, but it didn't hurt me; they beat me, but I didn't feel a thing. I've got to get up because I need another drink.”

In the past you've spent enough time following the ways of the world: immorality, sexual indulgence, drunken orgies, partying, binge drinking, and revolting idol-worship.

Similarly deacons should be respected, and not be hypocritical. They should not be addicted to drink, and should not be trying to dishonestly enrich themselves.

Lemuel, kings shouldn't be drinking wine, rulers shouldn't be drinking alcohol. For if they drink, they'll forget what the law says, and pervert the rights of those who are suffering.

For the Lord has a cup in his hand, full of bubbling wine mixed with spices. He pours it out, and all the wicked drink it deeply, down to the last drop.

Watch out that you don't become distracted by partying or getting drunk or by the worries of this life, so that this day catches you by surprise.

Let's behave properly, showing that we're people who are living in the light. We shouldn't spend our time going to wild parties and getting drunk, or having affairs and acting immorally, or getting into fights and being jealous.Instead put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and forget about following your sinful desires.

What I meant when I wrote was that you shouldn't associate with anyone who is called a Christian who is immoral or greedy or worships idols; or who is abusive or a drunkard or who cheats others. Don't even share a meal with anyone like that!

Give alcohol to those who are dying, and wine to those who are in terrible distress.Let them drink so they can forget their poverty, and not remember their troubles any longer.

envy, drunkenness, feasting, and similar things. As I warned you before so I warn you again: nobody who behaves like this will inherit the kingdom of God.

For it's during the night that people sleep; and it's at night that they get drunk.

You're fortunate if your king comes from a noble family, and your leaders feast at the proper time to give themselves energy, and not to get drunk.

They staggered around, falling from side to side like drunks—all their seamanship skills were useless.

Solomon's proverbs. A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid son only brings his mother grief.

You prepare a banquet for me before my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with olive oil. My cup is so full it overflows!

I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.

Don't let me focus on things that are worthless. Help me live in your ways.

If you love knowledge, you will love discipline. Anyone who hates being corrected is stupid!

and would start beating the other servants, feasting and drinking with the drunks.

But what if the servant were to say to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and then starts beating the other servants, both men and women, feasting and getting drunk?That servant's master will return unexpectedly one day at a time he didn't anticipate, and will punish him severely, treating him as totally untrustworthy.

for God's kingdom is not about eating and drinking, but about living right, having peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Some want to eat first before everyone else, leaving others hungry. Still others get drunk.

You'll vomit up the little pieces you've eaten, and your kind words of appreciation will be wasted.

Don't put your confidence in human leaders—they can't save you.

Then I used my mind to examine the attraction of wine to my body. My mind still guiding me with wisdom, I took it until I acted like a fool, so that I might see whether this was good for people to do during their time here.

My friends, I'm pleading with you as foreigners and strangers in this world not to give in to physical desires that are in conflict with what is spiritual.

Tragedy is coming to the city of Samaria, the crowning glory of Ephraim's drunks, to the fading flower of wonderful beauty, sitting above a fertile valley, and beloved by those hammered by wine.He tells us this blah and that blah, blah upon blah, and again blah and blah, and even more blah and blah! It's a bit here and a bit there.”Fine—so now the Lord will talk to this people in foreign languages that sound strange to them!He had told them, “You can rest here. Let those who are tired rest. This is the place where you can safely relax.” But they refused to listen.Therefore the Lord's message to them will become, “This blah and that blah, blah upon blah, and again blah and blah, and even more blah and blah, a bit here and a bit there,” so that they'll fall over backwards, and they'll be wounded, trapped, and captured. So pay attention to the Lord's message, you scornful rulers who lead these people in Jerusalem.You claim, “We've made an agreement with death; we've got a contract with the grave. When the terrible disaster rushes by, it won't affect us, because our lies protect us and we hide in our own deceptions.”Consequently, listen to what the Lord God says, Look! I'm laying a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a strong, well-tested stone. It's a valuable cornerstone that provides a firm foundation. Anyone who trusts in it won't be shaken loose.I will make justice as straight as a measuring line, and doing what's right the standard rule. Hail will destroy the protection of your lies, and water will flood the place where you're hiding.Your agreement with death will be canceled; your contract with the grave will be revoked. When the terrible disaster rushes by, it will trample you underfoot.It will rush by time after time, dragging you away morning upon morning, day and night, rushing on and on. Once you understand this message you will be absolutely terrified.Watch out, for the Lord has someone who is strong and powerful! He is going to smash it to the ground like a hailstorm and a tornado, like a torrential rain and an overwhelming flood.The bed is too short so you can't stretch out; the blanket is too narrow so you can't cover yourself.The Lord will come on the attack like he did to the Philistines at Mount Perazim, like he shook them in the Valley of Gibeon, coming to do what he has to do, his strange work; coming to act as he must, his unusual action.So don't mock, or your imprisonment will be even worse, for the Lord, the Lord Almighty, has explained to me his decision to destroy the whole country.Listen to what I'm saying! Listen and pay attention! Hear what I have to say!Does the farmer spend all his time plowing? Does he spend all his time preparing the soil?Once he has everything ready doesn't he sow seeds like dill and cumin, doesn't he plant wheat and barley in rows, with spelt grain as a border?His God gives him instructions and teaches him the right thing to do.You don't use a heavy tool to thresh dill! You don't use the wheel of a cart to thresh cumin! Instead you use a stick to beat out the dill, and a rod to beat out the cumin.Grain used for bread is easily damaged so you don't thresh it forever. When you drive your cart wheels over it with your horses, you don't crush it.This is also from the Lord Almighty who is very wise and gives great advice.That crowning glory of Ephraim's drunks will be trampled underfoot.

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, make sure to do everything to the glory of God.

What he says is as smooth as butter, but inside he plans war; his words are as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.

If you keep the law, you're a wise son, but if you keep bad company you shame your father.

Don't follow the ways of this world; instead be transformed by the spiritual renewal of your mind so you can demonstrate what God's will really is—good, pleasing, and perfect.

Don't just drink water, but use a little bit of wine because of your bad stomach—you're sick so often!

Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.

If you love pleasure you'll become poor; if you love wine and olive oil you won't ever be rich.

Wouldn't you agree that there are many runners in a race, but only one gets the prize? So run your best, so you may win!Every competitor who participates in the games maintains a strict training discipline. Of course they do so to win a crown that doesn't last. But our crowns will last forever!That's why I run straight in the right direction. I fight accurately, not punching the air.I also treat my body severely to bring it under my control, for I don't want somehow to be disqualified after sharing the good news with everybody else.

He will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will refuse to drink wine or other alcoholic drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he's born.

If you have wisdom, you are strong; if you have knowledge, your power increases,

In addition everyone should eat and drink and enjoy their work—this is God's gift to us.

Everyone should know about your kindness. The Lord will soon be here.

So kill your worldly nature—sexual sin, immorality, lust, evil desires, greedily wanting to have more—this is the worship of idols.

Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.

My friends, if someone is led astray by sin, you who are spiritual should bring them back with a gentle spirit. Watch out that you don't get tempted too.

My son, stop listening to my instruction and you'll soon give up following wisdom.

and don't give the devil any opportunity.

Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.

Don't let me think about evil things or take part in doing anything wrong with wicked people. I won't join in eating fancy food at their feasts.

However, I tell you, I won't drink this fruit of the vine until the day I drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.”

For he gives drink to those who are thirsty, and food to those who are hungry.

So I encourage you, my brothers and sisters, because of God's compassion for you, to dedicate your bodies as a living offering that is holy and pleasing to God. This is the logical way to worship.

Don't you know you are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?

Stupid people believe whatever they're told, but sensible people think about what they're doing.

God, I will keep my promises to you. I will give thank offerings to you,for you have saved me from death and kept me from falling. Now I walk in the presence of God, in the light that gives life.

On the other hand the Son of man came and did feast and drink, and people say, ‘Look, he's greedy and drinks too much; he's a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by what it does…”

Now the Son of man is here, and eats and drinks with people, but you say, ‘Look, he spends his time eating too much food and drinking too much wine. Plus he's a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’

When you sit down for a meal with a ruler, look carefully at what is placed before you,Don't move ancient boundary markers, and don't encroach on fields belonging to orphans,for their Protector is powerful and he will plead their case against you. Focus your mind on instruction; listen intently to words of knowledge.Don't keep from disciplining your children—a beating won't kill them.If you use physical correction you can save them from death. My son, if you think wisely then I'll be happy;I'll be delighted when you say what's right.Don't think enviously of sinners, but always remember to honor the Lord,for there's definitely a future for you, and your hope will not be crushed.Pay attention, my son, and be wise; make sure your mind concentrates on following the right way.and cut down if you have a big appetite. Don't join in with people who drink too much wine or who stuff themselves with meat.For people who get drunk and overeat lose all they've got, and they spend so much time dozing that all they have left to wear is rags.Pay attention to your father, and don't disregard your mother when she's old.Invest in truth—and don't sell it! Invest in wisdom, instruction, and understanding.Children who do right make their fathers very happy; a wise son brings joy to his father.Make your father and mother happy; bring joy to her who gave birth to you.My son, give me your undivided attention, and cheerfully follow my example.A prostitute is like being trapped in a pit; an immoral woman is like getting stuck a narrow well,Like a robber, she lies in wait ready to ambush men and make more of them unfaithful to their wives.Who's in trouble? Who's in pain? Who's arguing? Who's complaining? Who's injured for no reason? Who's got bloodshot eyes?Don't be greedy for his fancy food, for it's offered with deceptive motives.

For the desires of the sinful nature are opposed to the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are opposed to the sinful nature. They fight one another, so you don't do what you want to do.

“Come on,” they say, “I'll get some wine and let's get drunk! We'll do this today, and tomorrow we'll drink so much more!”

But if you have doubts whether it's right or wrong to eat something, then you shouldn't, because you're not convinced it's right. Whatever isn't based on conviction is sin.

The wicked borrow, but don't repay; while those who do right give generously.

Let them drink so they can forget their poverty, and not remember their troubles any longer.

I wasn't referring to the immoral people of this world, those who are greedy and cheat others, or those who worship idols, otherwise you'd have to leave this world!

A man who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who visits prostitutes throws away his money.

Those of us who are spiritually strong ought to support those who are spiritually weak. We shouldn't just please ourselves.And also: “Foreigners, celebrate with his people!”And again: “All you foreigners, praise the Lord, let all peoples praise him.”And again, Isaiah says, “Jesse's descendant will come to rule the nations, and foreigners will put their hope in him.” May the God of hope completely fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you will overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit!I'm convinced that you, my brothers and sisters, are full of goodness, and that you are filled with every kind of knowledge, so you are well able to teach one another.I've been blunt in the way I have written to you about some of these things, but this is just to remind you. For God gave me graceto be a minister of Christ Jesus to the foreigners, like a priest sharing God's good news, so that they could become an acceptable offering, made holy by the Holy Spirit.So even though I have something to boast about because of my service for God,(I wouldn't dare talk about any of this except as Christ has done it through me), I have led foreigners to obedience through my teaching and demonstration,through the power of signs and miracles done with the Holy Spirit's power. From Jerusalem all the way over to Illyricum, everywhere I've shared fully the good news of Christ.We should all encourage others to do what's morally right, building them up.

But you, God, will bring down murderers and liars, throwing them into the pit of destruction before they have even lived half their lives. As for me, I will trust in you.

If you find honey, eat just enough, for if you eat too much, you'll be sick.

It's clear what the sinful human nature produces: sexual immorality, indecency, sensuality,

If you refuse to hear the cries of the poor, your cries won't be heard either.

Live like children who do what they're told. Don't allow yourselves to be shaped by your former sinful desires when you didn't know any better.

Some say, “I'm free to do anything”—but not everything is appropriate! “I'm free to do anything”—but not everything is constructive!

But these people also drink so much wine and beer that they sway from side to side and stumble over. Even priests and prophets stagger along, their minds muddled by beer and wine. Because of the drink they are confused about visions and make mistakes when they give decisions.

Violent people lure their friends, and lead them in a direction that's not good for them.

The sinful human mind results in death, but having the mind led by the Spirit results in life and peace.

I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.

I also treat my body severely to bring it under my control, for I don't want somehow to be disqualified after sharing the good news with everybody else.

He cursed as often as he got dressed. May his curses go into him like the water he drinks, like the olive oil he rubs on his skin that enters his bones.

Stupid people think it's fun to do wrong, but someone who has wisdom understands what's right.

We have to take responsibility for ourselves.

I'm weeping because I'm so sad; please encourage me as you promised.

People don't sing any more as they drink wine, and the beer tastes bitter.

Pay attention, my son, and be wise; make sure your mind concentrates on following the right way.and cut down if you have a big appetite. Don't join in with people who drink too much wine or who stuff themselves with meat.For people who get drunk and overeat lose all they've got, and they spend so much time dozing that all they have left to wear is rags.

Make them totally ashamed, all those who are happy for the trouble I'm in. Let those who are celebrating over me be covered with shame and dishonor.

Then the Lord woke up as if from sleep, as a warrior sobering up from drinking wine.

Then I'll tell myself: You have enough to live on for many years, so take life easy: eat, drink, and enjoy yourself!’

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