Overcoming Worldliness: Alcohol and Drugs 1 Cor. 6:12-20; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1 1 Peter 4:1-3; 2 Peter 2:19 Ephesians 5:16-18 1 Cor. 6:12-20; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1.

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Overcoming Worldliness: Alcohol and Drugs 1 Cor. 6:12-20; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1 1 Peter 4:1-3; 2 Peter 2:19 Ephesians 5: Cor. 6:12-20; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1 1 Peter 4:1-3; 2 Peter 2:19 Ephesians 5:16-18

2 SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE  In 2000, 46.6% of Americans aged 12 and older reported being current drinkers of alcohol  In 2000, about 14 million Americans were illicit drug users  Drug & alcohol abuse contributes to the death of more than 120,000 Americans annually U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Fact Sheet October 4, 2001

SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE  Drugs & alcohol cost taxpayers more than $294 billion annually in preventable health care costs, extra law enforcement, auto crashes, crime and lost productivity  The past 10 years have shown an increase in drug use by adolescents  Annual average of 28.3% of underage drinkers (10.8 million persons aged 12 to 20) drank alcohol in the past month U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Fact Sheet, October 4, 2001 SAMHSA’s 2005 to 2006 National Surveys on Drug Use & Health

4 “Wine” and “Strong Drink”  “Wine” does not always or necessarily mean fermented drink in the Bible  yayin (wine), 134 verses: Juice of the grape, whether fermented or not, Isa. 16:10  tirosh (new wine), 38 verses: The weight of scholarship and contextual usage means grapes, cf. Isa. 65:8  shekar (satiate), 20 verses: Strong drink, intoxicating drink, Isa. 28:7  “Wine” does not always or necessarily mean fermented drink in the Bible  yayin (wine), 134 verses: Juice of the grape, whether fermented or not, Isa. 16:10  tirosh (new wine), 38 verses: The weight of scholarship and contextual usage means grapes, cf. Isa. 65:8  shekar (satiate), 20 verses: Strong drink, intoxicating drink, Isa. 28:7

5 Intoxicating Drink is Always Condemned in the Bible  Prov. 20:1: Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.  Prov. 23:29-32: Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who linger long at the wine, Those who go in search of mixed wine. Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly; At the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like a viper.  Prov. 20:1: Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.  Prov. 23:29-32: Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who linger long at the wine, Those who go in search of mixed wine. Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly; At the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like a viper.

6 Intoxicating Drink is Always Condemned in the Bible  Hosea 4:11: Harlotry, wine, and new wine enslave the heart.  Gal. 5:21: … envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.  1 Pet. 4:3: For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties…  Hosea 4:11: Harlotry, wine, and new wine enslave the heart.  Gal. 5:21: … envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.  1 Pet. 4:3: For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties…

7 Sinful Problems 2 Pet. 2:19; Rom. 6:17-18  Intoxication Eph. 5:15-18; Gal. 5:21 -The process of intoxication destroys…  Soberness (Prov. 31:4-7) Titus 2:2, 12; 1 Ths. 5:6-8  Necessary for obedient holiness, 1 Pet. 1:15-18  Necessary to watch for sin, 1 Pet. 5:8  Intoxication Eph. 5:15-18; Gal. 5:21 -The process of intoxication destroys…  Soberness (Prov. 31:4-7) Titus 2:2, 12; 1 Ths. 5:6-8  Necessary for obedient holiness, 1 Pet. 1:15-18  Necessary to watch for sin, 1 Pet. 5:8

8 Sinful Problems 2 Pet. 2:19; Rom. 6:17-18  Intoxication Eph. 5:15-18; Gal. 5:21 -The process of intoxication destroys…  Self-control (temperance, KJV ) (Prov. 23:29-35); Gal. 5:23; 1 Cor. 6:12  Separation (holiness) (Lev. 10:9) 1 Pet. 2:9 (2 Cor. 6:16-18)  Intoxication Eph. 5:15-18; Gal. 5:21 -The process of intoxication destroys…  Self-control (temperance, KJV ) (Prov. 23:29-35); Gal. 5:23; 1 Cor. 6:12  Separation (holiness) (Lev. 10:9) 1 Pet. 2:9 (2 Cor. 6:16-18)

9 Sinful Problems 2 Pet. 2:19; Rom. 6:17-18  Willfully harming body, 1 Cor. 6:13-20  Body is for the Lord’s use and honor  Being offered up to fulfill fleshly lusts (1 Jno. 2:16)  Mind of the world, Col. 3:1-3 (Gal. 2:20)  Do not be deceived, Gal. 6:7  Willfully harming body, 1 Cor. 6:13-20  Body is for the Lord’s use and honor  Being offered up to fulfill fleshly lusts (1 Jno. 2:16)  Mind of the world, Col. 3:1-3 (Gal. 2:20)  Do not be deceived, Gal. 6:7

The Effects of Alcohol on Physical Health  Decreases body’s resistance to infection  Impairs reason, will, self-control, judgment, physical skill and endurance  Lowers longevity and increases mortality  Effects brain, nerves, muscles, digestive system, heart, liver, kidneys, etc.  One beer or cocktail destroys some brain cells Dr. Haven Everson, Alcohol: Its Effects on Man and Dr. Melvin H. Knisley Cited by Shelly, Young People Make Moral Decisions, 46 SAME AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL 12 oz. beer = 5 oz. wine = 1½ oz. hard liquor

11 Sinful Problems 2 Pet. 2:19; Rom. 6:17-18  Damaged and dangerous influence, 1 Pet. 2:11-12  cf. Noah (Gen. 9:21-23); 1 Pet. 4:2-4  To help others with soberness and self-control, Col. 4:2, 5  Damaged and dangerous influence, 1 Pet. 2:11-12  cf. Noah (Gen. 9:21-23); 1 Pet. 4:2-4  To help others with soberness and self-control, Col. 4:2, 5

12 Sinful Problems 2 Pet. 2:19; Rom. 6:17-18  Hurting those we are to love, Matt. 22:39 (7:12) (Prov. 31:5)  The problem of sin! Matt. 16:26  Enslavement, Hosea 4:11  Eternal death, Romans 6:23  Hurting those we are to love, Matt. 22:39 (7:12) (Prov. 31:5)  The problem of sin! Matt. 16:26  Enslavement, Hosea 4:11  Eternal death, Romans 6:23

13 Social Drinking and Recreational Drug Use  Stand or fall together! Prov. 23:29-35  All stages prohibited in 1 Peter 4:3  Drunkenness (oinophlugia) [“excess of wine,” KJV ]  Revelries (komos) [“revellings,” KJV ] -The riotous conduct associated with drinking and the forsaking of social decency (drunken parties, Rom. 13:13)  Stand or fall together! Prov. 23:29-35  All stages prohibited in 1 Peter 4:3  Drunkenness (oinophlugia) [“excess of wine,” KJV ]  Revelries (komos) [“revellings,” KJV ] -The riotous conduct associated with drinking and the forsaking of social decency (drunken parties, Rom. 13:13)

14 Social Drinking and Recreational Drug Use  Stand or fall together! Prov. 23:29-35  All stages prohibited in 1 Peter 4:3  Drinking parties (potos) [“banquetings,” KJV ; “tippling, NEB ” ] Lit., “a drinking” without reference to amount (Matt. 10:42)  Stand or fall together! Prov. 23:29-35  All stages prohibited in 1 Peter 4:3  Drinking parties (potos) [“banquetings,” KJV ; “tippling, NEB ” ] Lit., “a drinking” without reference to amount (Matt. 10:42) The Devil’s Invitation “Have a drink…just one!” The Devil’s Invitation “Have a drink…just one!”

15 What about Smoking? Addictive, harmful nature and its bad influence shows it is of the world, 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Eph. 5:29 –Over 400,000 deaths each year in the US from smoking-related illnesses. One out of every six deaths each year is due to smoking. (National Institutes of Health, –Name one good thing about smoking? (1 Cor. 6:19; Rom. 12:1) Addictive, harmful nature and its bad influence shows it is of the world, 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Eph. 5:29 –Over 400,000 deaths each year in the US from smoking-related illnesses. One out of every six deaths each year is due to smoking. (National Institutes of Health, –Name one good thing about smoking? (1 Cor. 6:19; Rom. 12:1)

16 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “The Bible approves the use of wine in several passages.” –Must define “wine” in its context –Can be unfermented or fermented –God approves one and opposes the other (Prov. 20:1; Isa. 16:10) “The Bible approves the use of wine in several passages.” –Must define “wine” in its context –Can be unfermented or fermented –God approves one and opposes the other (Prov. 20:1; Isa. 16:10)

17 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “Jesus turned water into wine.” (Jno. 2:1-11) –Wine (oinos) can grammatically refer to either fermented or unfermented beverage –Jesus made gallons and approved its consumption after guests had already drunk a large amount of wine (oinos) “Jesus turned water into wine.” (Jno. 2:1-11) –Wine (oinos) can grammatically refer to either fermented or unfermented beverage –Jesus made gallons and approved its consumption after guests had already drunk a large amount of wine (oinos)

18 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “Jesus turned water into wine.” Jno. 2:1-11 -If fermented, then… –Jesus approved drunkenness –Jesus approved bartending –Jesus sinned in regards to soberness, drunkenness, unholy influence! –This interpretation is not consistent with his character and conduct! “Jesus turned water into wine.” Jno. 2:1-11 -If fermented, then… –Jesus approved drunkenness –Jesus approved bartending –Jesus sinned in regards to soberness, drunkenness, unholy influence! –This interpretation is not consistent with his character and conduct!

19 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “Timothy was told to take wine.” 1 Tim. 5:23 –Timothy was a teetotaler…Paul urged him to “no longer drink only water”! –Medicinal: For your stomach & ailments Which is better for stomach: Juice or alcohol? –Using the same rationale, we must conclude the recreational use of Rx drugs is acceptable! “Timothy was told to take wine.” 1 Tim. 5:23 –Timothy was a teetotaler…Paul urged him to “no longer drink only water”! –Medicinal: For your stomach & ailments Which is better for stomach: Juice or alcohol? –Using the same rationale, we must conclude the recreational use of Rx drugs is acceptable!

20 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “Romans 14:21 allows use of alcohol when there is no offense.” –Romans 14 addresses liberties –Wine is analogous to meats eaten in good conscience (14:3) –But, why would unfermented wine cause others to stumble? Just like meats offered to idols, unfermented wine was used in gluttony in the pagan Roman and Greek cults “Romans 14:21 allows use of alcohol when there is no offense.” –Romans 14 addresses liberties –Wine is analogous to meats eaten in good conscience (14:3) –But, why would unfermented wine cause others to stumble? Just like meats offered to idols, unfermented wine was used in gluttony in the pagan Roman and Greek cults

21 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “Wine is a natural creation of God, so He allows us to enjoy it.” –God’s creation: Grapes, yeast and process of fermentation –Requires man’s deliberate control to produce drinkable wine (prevent spoiling) –That something is natural does not mean it is for human consumption! “Wine is a natural creation of God, so He allows us to enjoy it.” –God’s creation: Grapes, yeast and process of fermentation –Requires man’s deliberate control to produce drinkable wine (prevent spoiling) –That something is natural does not mean it is for human consumption!

22 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “Red wine cleans arteries of plaque.” –Debate over whether alcohol or a substance in the skin of the grape is beneficial –Doctors admit the cadavers of drunks have clean arteries…but they have diseased livers! –Shall we do evil, that good may come? Romans 3:8 “Red wine cleans arteries of plaque.” –Debate over whether alcohol or a substance in the skin of the grape is beneficial –Doctors admit the cadavers of drunks have clean arteries…but they have diseased livers! –Shall we do evil, that good may come? Romans 3:8

23 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “What about cultures where it is considered impolite not to socially drink?” –More concerned with offending God! Matt. 10:28; Gal. 1:10 –Non-alcoholic alternatives are available and are not offensive “What about cultures where it is considered impolite not to socially drink?” –More concerned with offending God! Matt. 10:28; Gal. 1:10 –Non-alcoholic alternatives are available and are not offensive

24 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “What is wrong with one drink to take the edge off?” –What edge would a Christian need to take off with alcohol instead of prayer, Bible reading and/or medical treatment? Phil. 4:6-8; Jas. 5:13 (Matt. 9:12) –Alcohol dulls the senses and one typically puts off dealing with problems “What is wrong with one drink to take the edge off?” –What edge would a Christian need to take off with alcohol instead of prayer, Bible reading and/or medical treatment? Phil. 4:6-8; Jas. 5:13 (Matt. 9:12) –Alcohol dulls the senses and one typically puts off dealing with problems

25 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol “There is simply no harm in drinking wine.” –Tell that to Lot, whose daughters got him drunk, raped him and bore his children –Tell that to Noah, whose shame of nakedness was observed by Ham –Tell that to the millions whose lives have been damaged or destroyed by alcohol “There is simply no harm in drinking wine.” –Tell that to Lot, whose daughters got him drunk, raped him and bore his children –Tell that to Noah, whose shame of nakedness was observed by Ham –Tell that to the millions whose lives have been damaged or destroyed by alcohol

26 Compromising and Condoning Alcohol The Christian who supports or condones social drinking must ask himself: –Why do I support it? (What good and godly reason is there for drinking alcohol?) –How do I reconcile this with the Bible’s condemnation of wine and strong drink? –Have I thoroughly studied the subject or have I just assumed social drinking is OK because I enjoy it? The Christian who supports or condones social drinking must ask himself: –Why do I support it? (What good and godly reason is there for drinking alcohol?) –How do I reconcile this with the Bible’s condemnation of wine and strong drink? –Have I thoroughly studied the subject or have I just assumed social drinking is OK because I enjoy it?

27 Live Soberly and Honor God Titus 2:11-12 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age…” 1 Cor. 6:19-20 “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you…and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; there glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” Titus 2:11-12 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age…” 1 Cor. 6:19-20 “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you…and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; there glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

28 Alcohol and Drugs Enslavement to sin (2 Pet. 2:19) Addictive, lose self-control, harmful to physical and mental health, damages your godly influence and causes you to be eternally lost! Crucify the flesh! Gal. 5:24-25 Don’t be deceived, Eph. 5:6-10 Enslavement to sin (2 Pet. 2:19) Addictive, lose self-control, harmful to physical and mental health, damages your godly influence and causes you to be eternally lost! Crucify the flesh! Gal. 5:24-25 Don’t be deceived, Eph. 5:6-10