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But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler--not even to eat with such a one. (1 Cor. 5:11 ESV)

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Cor. 6:9-10 ESV)

envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. (Gal. 5:21 ESV)

Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. (Prov. 23:31 ESV)

Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (Rom. 13:13-14 ESV)

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Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. (Prov. 20:1 ESV)

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ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Alcohol & Influence Influence Philippians 2:15 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

What kind of wisdom is being shown by the Christian who drinks alcohol?

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Alcohol & Influence Heavenly or demonic? James 3:15-17 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

What kind of influence is being exerted by the Christian who drinks alcohol?

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What does alcohol do to a person’s self control?

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Alcohol & Self-Control Robbed Lot Genesis 19:30-36 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

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Why would a Christian willfully take a substance that will rob him of self-control?

How much would it take before you consider yourself drunk?

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

"One of the things alcohol impairs is our ability to recognize our own impairment“ - Maurice Schweitzer Quote Source: From Tipsy To Regret: Your Tales From The Office Holiday Party. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2016, from npr.org

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:13 ESV Quote Source: From Tipsy To Regret: Your Tales From The Office Holiday Party. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2016, from npr.org

How can we pray “lead us not into temptation” and then drink something that will do just that?

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Do you surprise people because you refuse or because you use alcohol recreationally?

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Dangers Confronting The Christian: Alcohol Galatians 5:19-21

Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires (Rom. 13:13-14) Strong, J. (2009). A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Vol. 2, p. 64). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.

Dangers Confronting The Christian: Alcohol Galatians 5:19-21