Topical Encyclopedia The term "drunkard" in the Bible refers to an individual who habitually engages in excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages, leading to a state of intoxication. The Scriptures provide numerous warnings and teachings concerning the behavior and consequences associated with drunkenness, emphasizing the moral and spiritual dangers it poses.Old Testament References 1. Proverbs 20:1 · "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise." This verse highlights the deceptive nature of alcohol and the foolishness of being led astray by it. 2. Proverbs 23:20-21 · "Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags." Here, the association between drunkenness and poverty is made clear, warning against the lifestyle of excess. 3. Isaiah 5:11 · "Woe to those who rise early in the morning to run after their drinks, who stay up late at night till they are inflamed with wine." The prophet Isaiah pronounces a woe upon those who indulge in drinking from morning till night, indicating the spiritual and moral decline that accompanies such behavior. 4. Habakkuk 2:15 · "Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin till they are drunk, so that he can gaze on their nakedness." This verse condemns not only personal drunkenness but also the act of leading others into intoxication for exploitative purposes. New Testament References 1. Luke 21:34 · "But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap." Jesus warns His followers to be vigilant against the distractions and moral laxity that drunkenness can bring. 2. Romans 13:13 · "Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy." The Apostle Paul exhorts believers to live uprightly, contrasting the behaviors of the night, including drunkenness, with the decency expected of Christians. 3. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 · "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God." Drunkards are listed among those who will not inherit the kingdom of God, underscoring the seriousness of this sin. 4. Ephesians 5:18 · "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." Paul contrasts being filled with wine, which leads to reckless behavior, with being filled with the Holy Spirit, which leads to righteous living. 5. Galatians 5:19-21 · "The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." Drunkenness is listed among the acts of the flesh, with a stern warning about its consequences. Moral and Spiritual Implications The Bible consistently portrays drunkenness as a behavior that leads to moral decay, social disorder, and spiritual peril. It is often associated with other sins and is seen as a barrier to inheriting the kingdom of God. Believers are called to exercise self-control, live soberly, and be filled with the Holy Spirit rather than succumbing to the excesses of alcohol. The Scriptures encourage a lifestyle of moderation and vigilance, warning against the destructive path of the drunkard. Nave's Topical Index Deuteronomy 21:20,21And they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. Nave's Topical Index Psalm 69:12 Proverbs 23:21 Isaiah 28:1,3 Joel 1:5 Nahum 1:10 1 Corinthians 5:11 1 Corinthians 6:9,10 Library Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and ... Concerning Worship. From the Close of the General Conference of 1816 to the ... On Obedience to Pastors The Analogy Between the Two Advents of Christ. The Lord's Day --The Worship of the Apostolic Church --Its ... The Strait Gate; Conflicts of the Church with Public Wrongs. Apprehending God Sunday after Ascension Day Resources Can women serve as elders in the church? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is a bishop, biblically speaking? | GotQuestions.org What is Epicureanism? What did Epicurus teach? | GotQuestions.org Drunkard: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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