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Alcohol and Drugs Proverbs 23:29-35
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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)
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Introduction Objectives –S–See the effects of alcohol and drugs –E–Establish what the Bible says –L–Learn how to help the young
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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”
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What Is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Stimulants –Amphetamines –Caffeine –Nicotine Depressants –Alcohol –Sleeping pills
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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
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Bible Teaching Bible principles –No “Thou Shall Not” –Burden of proof on the participant
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Principles To obey the laws of the land –Some drugs are illegal (Romans 13:7) –What is legal is not necessarily right
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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
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Conclusion Sin condemns one for eternity Neither naïve or permissive parents Show them how to say NO!
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