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Gal. 5:21 1 Cor. 5:11 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Gal. 5:21 1 Cor. 5:11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. Drunkenness Drunkard

I. NOAH I. NOAH - Alcohol deprives a man of Dignity

I. NOAH Gen Gen = story of Noah / Ark Heb. 11:7 Heb. 11:7 By faith Noah,... 2 Pet. 2:5 2 Pet. 2:5...but saved Noah... Gen. 9:18-27 Strong drink caused him to lose his dignity

Pro. 20:1 Pro. 20:1 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Isa. 24:20 Isa. 24:20 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, And shall totter like a hut; Its transgression shall be heavy upon it, And it will fall, and not rise again.

I. NOAH I. NOAH - Alcohol deprives a man of Dignity

II. Lot II. Lot - Alcohol deprives a man of Morals

II. Lot II. Lot - Drink deprives a man of morals Gen Gen. 19 Gen and Gen. 19 Pitched his tent toward Sodom Warned Sons-in-law to flee...he seemed as one that mocked... Mrs. Lot looked back - pillar of salt Lot and daughters escaped

II. Lot II. Lot - Drink deprives a man of morals Gen. 19:31-32 Gen. 19:31-32 Filled with strong drink Committed incest He was deceived by his daughters because they got him drunk

Woe to men mighty at drinking wine, Woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink, who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away justice from the righteous man! Isa. 5:22-23 Isa. 5:22-23

II. Lot II. Lot - Alcohol deprives a man of Morals

III. Amnom III. Amnom - Alcohol deprives a man of good sense and prudence

III. Amnom III. Amnom - Drink deprives a man of Good sense and Prudence 2 Sam. 13:23-29 Sinned against his step-sister Absalom wanted revenge For 2 years he was alert When he was drunk he was killed

III. Amnom III. Amnom - Drink deprives a man of Good sense and Prudence Alcohol is a depressant Depresses morals and reasoning Under the influence a person does not have good sense Drinking and driving

IV. Solomon IV. Solomon - Alcohol deprives a man of Reputation

IV. Solomon IV. Solomon - Drink deprives a man of Reputation Ecl.2:3 Ecl.2:3 I searched in my heart how to gratify my flesh with wine... Prov.31:4 Prov.31:4 It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted.

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; Prov.23:29-31

At the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things, And your heart will utter perverse things. Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, Or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying: Prov.23:32-34

"They have struck me, but I was not hurt; They have beaten me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake, that I may seek another drink?" Prov.23:35 Did Solomon speak from first hand knowledge? His reputation was destroyed by alcohol!

IV. Solomon IV. Solomon - Alcohol deprives a man of Reputation

V. Belshazzar V. Belshazzar - Alcohol deprives a man of Reverence

Daniel 5 Daniel 5 - joking and blasphemy Vessels from the temple for drinking

Isa. 5:11-12 Woe to those who rise early in the morning, That they may follow intoxicating drink; Who continue until night, till wine inflames them. But they do not regard the work of the LORD, Nor consider the operation of His hands! Isa. 5:11-12

V. Belshazzar V. Belshazzar - Alcohol deprives a man of Reverence Lev. 10:9-10 Lev. 10:9-10 Do not drink wine or intoxicating drink, you, nor your sons with you, when you go into the tabernacle of meeting, lest you die. It shall be a statute forever throughout your generations, that you may distinguish between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean Strong drink and spirituality are incompatible

VI. Ahasuerus VI. Ahasuerus - Alcohol deprives a man of Respect for others

VI. Ahasuerus VI. Ahasuerus - Drink deprives a man of Respect for others Esther 1 7 days and night of banqueting King Ahasuerus was drinking v. 10 v. 10 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine...

VI. Ahasuerus VI. Ahasuerus - Drink deprives a man of Respect for others The queen refused to come She lost her crown Under the influence Ahasuerus lost respect for his own wife He degraded himself

1.Leads to poverty and rags 2.Corrupts governments 3.Leads to adultery, incest 4.Brings woe, sorrow, contentions Prov. 23:29-35

Truth in Advertising: 1. This bottle will cause 4 deaths 2. Courage for Crime in this bottle 3. Start you on road to alcoholism 4. Cause a disabling injury 5. Erase moral inhibitions

Truth in Advertising: 6. Break up a home with children 7. Take Money needed for food 8. Child born out of wedlock 9. Fired from his job

1 Cor. 6: Cor. 6:9-11 = but you are justified Repent - change of mind that leads to a change of action

Noah Lot Amnom Solomon Belshazzar Ahasuerus Alcohol destroys... Prov. 23:32... at the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like a viper. Prov. 23:32

IN CHRIST ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS (EPH. 1:3) SALVATION (2 TIM. 2:10) NO CONDEMNATION (ROM. 8:1) NEW CREATION (2 COR. 5:17) BAPTISM ROM. 6:3-4