Introduction. Scripture is clear. Alcohol is a dangerous drug to be approached with great caution. Only alcohol creates drunkenness and all who are drunk are in sin. The Holy Spirit warned against “revelry and drunkenness” because “drunkards, will not inherit the kingdom of God” (Rom. 13:13; 1Cor. 5:11; 6:9-11; Gal. 5:19-21). We are commanded: “Do not be drunk with wine,” “for we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles — when we walked in drunkenness, revelries, and drinking parties.” (Eph. 5:18; 1Pet. 4:3-4).
Not only are we warned against drunkenness, but also the wine and strong drink that create it. “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.” (Pr. 20:1). What makes wine a mocker and strong drink a brawler? The only answer is alcohol! Alcohol makes wine a “mocker” who “makes mouths at and scoffs.” Literally, wine is portrayed as sticking its tongue out at us and making scornful faces at our stupidity and folly as we drink it. All who are “led astray” which means “to swerve, to meander, to reel, to roll, or be intoxicated” are not wise.
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Not only are we warned against drunkenness, but also the wine and strong drink that create it. “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.” (Pr. 20:1). What makes wine a mocker and strong drink a brawler? The only answer is alcohol! Alcohol makes wine a “mocker” who “makes mouths at and scoffs.” Literally, wine is portrayed as sticking its tongue out at us and making scornful faces at our stupidity and folly as we drink it. All who are “led astray” which means “to swerve, to meander, to reel, to roll, or be intoxicated” are not wise.
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