Spiritual Warfare · Living in Holiness

Getting drunk?

5 min read, approximately

“Woe to those who rise in the morning to pursue drunkenness and stay until night, until wine inflames them!” (Isaiah 5:11)

This state occurs only after excessive alcohol consumption, intoxicating the body because the organism cannot process it properly.
A drunken person generally loses reason, reflexes, motor coordination, the ability to stand, clarity, judgment, and self-control, even putting their own life and others’ lives at risk.

“Wine is a mocker and beer a troublemaker; whoever is led astray by them will not be wise.” (Proverbs 20:1)

Many have lost honor, respect, money, friendships, and family, until they are left alone. Instead of seeking solutions, they return to drunkenness to “forget reality”

“For those who linger over wine, for those who seek mixed drink. Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when its color sparkles in the cup and it goes down smoothly. In the end it bites like a serpent and stings like a viper. Your eyes will look at strange women, and your heart will speak perversities. You will be like someone lying in the middle of the sea, or at the top of a mast. You will say: They struck me, but it did not hurt; they beat me, but I did not feel it. When I wake, I will seek it again.” (Proverbs 23:30-35)

Is it worth having no one able to count on us or reason with us because we are never clearheaded? Is it worth preventing ourselves from using the gifts and talents the Lord gave us because we are never of sound mind?

Forgetting problems through alcohol is not a wise decision, because when clarity returns, the problem will still be waiting…
However, the real problem is that “drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God”:

“Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.” (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 ASV)

Do we want to be free from drunkenness? All right, let us see what God’s Word says:

\1. Who can help us with drunkenness? Jesus!

“Jesus answered them: Truly, truly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.” (John 8:34-36)

\2. What should we do? Make a decision!

“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:8-9)

\3. What am I now? A new creation!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

\4. How do I avoid going back? Be strengthened in the Lord!

“Finally, my brothers and sisters, be strengthened in the Lord and in the power of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10)

\5. How can I do it? It is possible!

“I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

\6. Is there an article I should read? Read the Bible!

“All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, so that the person of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Therefore,

“This book of the law shall never depart from your mouth; rather, you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you observe and do everything written in it. Then you will make your way prosper, and everything will go well for you. See, I command you to be strong and courageous; do not fear or lose heart, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:8-9)

Warnings

\1. Be careful

“Do not be among wine drinkers or gluttonous meat eaters, for the drunkard and the glutton will become poor, and sleep will clothe them in rags.” (Proverbs 23:20-21) … “Therefore, whoever thinks he stands firm should take care not to fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:12)

\2. We are children of the King

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired by God, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)

So,

“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes to drink strong drink, lest they drink and forget the law and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.” (Proverbs 31:4-5)

God’s Word teaches that someone has come to rescue us:

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10)

Be careful… Our reputation, honor, respect, finances, worth, family, friendships, work, and everything the Lord has allowed us to achieve through effort… are at stake… Let us not give free rein to drunkenness!

“Do not get drunk with wine, which leads to debauchery; instead, be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18)

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May God continue to bless you, and may you keep having an excellent day in Christ Jesus!