Alcoholism

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; …

…and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink,

Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.