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Bible verses for drinking

When the drink starts to rule

The lie

I can't cope without it.

The truth

Whatever you run to for comfort will start to rule you. Let the Spirit fill you, not the bottle.

More truth

Pause

Stop before the next one. Breathe. Ask: am I drinking to enjoy, or to escape?

My verses

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18 (BSB)

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

Proverbs 20:1

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

Romans 13:13-14

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

1 Peter 5:8

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Psalm 34:8

“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

1 Corinthians 6:12

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.

Proverbs 23:29-32

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age.

Titus 2:11-12

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.

Isaiah 55:1-2

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

John 8:36

Pray

Lord, I want to drink to escape again. Fill me with Your Spirit instead. Give me the strength to say no tonight and to face what I'm running from with You. Amen.

Your way out

If you can't stop

If drinking is hurting your health, work or family, or you can't stop on your own, that's not a weakness to hide. Get real help. If you drink heavily every day, don't stop suddenly on your own: withdrawal can cause seizures. Call your GP or Healthline 0800 611 116 first.

Not safe, or thinking about hurting yourself?Get help now
All countries

New Zealand

Emergency 111

Police, ambulance, fire. If you or someone else is in danger right now.

Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797

Alcohol and drugs, for you or someone you care about. Call, or text 8681. Any time.

Need to talk? 1737

Free call or text with a trained counsellor. Any time.

Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865

If you're thinking about suicide, or worried about someone. 7am to midnight.

Australia

Emergency 000

Police, ambulance, fire.

Lifeline 13 11 14

Crisis support. Call, or text 0477 13 11 14. Any time.

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

For young people aged 5 to 25. Any time.

United Kingdom

Emergency 999

Police, ambulance, fire.

Samaritans 116 123

Free, someone to talk to. Any time.

Shout 85258

Free text support. Text SHOUT to 85258. Any time.

Childline 0800 1111

For children and young people, free. Any time.

Ireland

Emergency 112 or 999

Police, ambulance, fire.

Samaritans 116 123

Free, someone to talk to. Any time.

Text About It 50808

Free text support. Text HELLO to 50808. Any time.

Childline 1800 66 66 66

For anyone under 18, free. Any time.

United States

Emergency 911

Police, ambulance, fire.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988. Any time.

Canada

Emergency 911

Police, ambulance, fire.

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or text 988, in English or French. Any time.

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

For young people. Call, or text CONNECT to 686868. Any time.

Germany

Notruf 112

Ambulance and fire. Police: 110.

Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111

Free and anonymous. Also 0800 111 0 222 or 116 123. Any time.

Sucht & Drogen Hotline 01806 313031

Alcohol and drugs, 20 cents per call. Any time.

krisenchat krisenchat.de

For everyone under 25. Chat by WhatsApp or SMS, free. Any time.

Austria

Notruf 112

Ambulance: 144. Police: 133.

Telefonseelsorge 142

Free and anonymous. Any time.

Rat auf Draht 147

For children and young people, free and anonymous. Also if someone threatens to share your pictures. Any time.

Männerinfo 0800 400 777

Free, for men in crisis and with violence. Any time.

Switzerland

Notruf 112

Ambulance: 144. Police: 117.

Die Dargebotene Hand 143

Someone to talk to. Also chat at 143.ch. Any time.

Pro Juventute 147

For children and young people. Also WhatsApp and chat at 147.ch, and if someone threatens to share your pictures. Any time.

Somewhere else? Call your local emergency number, or find a free helpline for your country at findahelpline.com.

Talk to someone

If you're drinking every day, drinking alone, or hiding it, tell someone and see your GP. Stopping suddenly after heavy drinking can be dangerous; get medical advice.

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8 (BSB)

Go deeper: Filled with the Spirit

Five days in the Bible on this, one passage a day.

  1. Who has woe? Proverbs 23:29-35
  2. Be filled Ephesians 5:15-21
  3. The fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:16-25
  4. Why spend on what doesn't satisfy? Isaiah 55:1-3
  5. No provision for the flesh Romans 13:11-14

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