1. Alcohol and Drugs Proverbs 23:29-35

2. Introduction Major problem –Nancy Reagan: “Just say no” –Prominent celebrities Challenge is to say NO! –Joseph (Genesis 39:7-12) –Daniel (Daniel 1:8) –Moses (Hebrews 11:24-26)

3. Introduction Objectives –S–See the effects of alcohol and drugs –E–Establish what the Bible says –L–Learn how to help the young

4. What Is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Alcohol is a drug –The #1 drug problem –Becoming worse among women –“We’ve come a long way, baby”

5. What Is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Stimulants –Amphetamines –Caffeine –Nicotine Depressants –Alcohol –Sleeping pills

6. What Is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hallucinogens –LSD –Marijuana All are victims –No “victimless” crimes or deeds –Financial and health consequences –Problems in homes of abusers

7. Bible Teaching Bible principles –No “Thou Shall Not” –Burden of proof on the participant

8. Principles Damaging to physical body –Belongs to God (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20) –To be used to His glory Addictive –Physically and psychologically –Be in control (1 Corinthians 6:12) –In subjection (1 Corinthians 9:27)

9. Principles Places one in bad company –Can be corrupted (1 Corinthians 15:33) –Warning (Proverbs 1:8-19) Mind altering –Part of witchcraft (Galatians 5:20, 23) –Need for self-control (2 Peter 1:6)

10. Principles Drinking condemned –Not just drunkenness –All levels (1 Peter 4:3) Destroys our influence –To be lights (Matthew 5:16) –Example to others (1 Timothy 4:16)

11. Principles To obey the laws of the land –Some drugs are illegal (Romans 13:7) –What is legal is not necessarily right

12. Doing Our Job As Parents? Setting the proper example –Drink but condemn drug use? –Will not work Teaching them –Parent’s job (Ephesians 6:4) –Owe them that much

13. Conclusion Sin condemns one for eternity Neither naïve or permissive parents Show them how to say NO!