Drinking, abstention from

Scripture indicates that the abuse of drinking, such as drunkenness, is unacceptable. It also indicates the advantages of abstention from drinking in certain situations.

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For some, at certain times, total abstinence is right Le 10:8–9; Eze 44:21; Nu 6:1–4; Nu 6:20; Jdg 13:2–5; Jdg 13:7; Jdg 13:13–14; Pr 31:4–5; Is 22:12–13; Je 35:1–14; Da 1:5–16 John the Baptist: Mt 11:18; Lk 1:15 Mt 27:34; Ro 14:21 Warnings against the abuse of alcohol Is 5:11 See also Pr 20:1; Is 5:22;…