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What does the Bible say about wine and strong drink?

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The Bible does not teach total abstinence from wine and strong drink, but encourages temperance and self-control.

In Deuteronomy 14:26, Scripture mentions wine and strong drink as permissible for celebration and worship before God. This indicates that while alcohol is allowed, it’s critical that believers exercise self-control and temperance. This understanding is backed by various New Testament passages such as 1 Timothy 3:3, which advises against being addicted to wine, and 1 Peter 4:3 highlighting excess as a poor practice. Wine in biblical times is often fermented, and believers are called to handle it responsibly, avoiding drunkenness, which is explicitly termed a sin in 1 Corinthians 6:10. Hence, the moderation of usage rather than total abstinence is the key takeaway.
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 14:26, 1 Timothy 3:3, 1 Peter 4:3, 1 Corinthians 6:10

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