Thematic Bible: Total abstinence from strong drink
Thematic Bible
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Law from the nazarites
he shall abstain from wine and strong drink; he shall drink no vinegar, whether made from wine or strong drink, nor shall he drink any grape juice nor eat fresh or dried grapes.
Now therefore, be careful not to drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Daniel's temperance principles
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself.
I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were completed.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Brotherly love demands
Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Encouraged upon the priests
“Do not drink wine or strong drink, neither you nor your sons with you, when you come into the tent of meeting, so that you will not die—it is a perpetual statute throughout your generations—
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » The wise man's injunction
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Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » The law of the rechabites
But they said, “We will not drink wine, for Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, commanded us, saying, ‘You shall not drink wine, you or your sons, forever.
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Rule for kings
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Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » John the baptist a total abstainer
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb.