2. Drinking is about control. Men love to push the limit, getting as close to the cliff as possible. Unfortunately, alcohol can blur the lines, turning a black-and-white issue into hazy gray. It’s in those gray moments we can think things, say things and do things under the control of another “spirit.” The Bible clearly states to be “sober” minded and not to get drunk so that we never surrender our body, mind or soul to anything other than God. Most of us all have stories about waking up after we’ve surrendered control, and it’s not pretty. So we have to choose to stay away from the cliff, and be wise.
“Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise” (Prov. 20:1).
“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18).
