Scripture offers guidance on the consumption of wine, emphasizing moderation and self-control. In 1 Timothy, the apostle Paul advises Timothy to use a little wine for medicinal purposes, while Proverbs warns that wine can lead to foolish behavior. The Bible also cautions against excess, as seen in Ephesians, where believers are exhorted not to get drunk with wine, and in Luke, where Jesus teaches about the dangers of drunkenness. Additionally, Isaiah condemns those who prioritize wine and strong drink, highlighting the importance of living a disciplined and sober life.
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Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.
It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.