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XVII.
Health and Temperance
Chapter 190
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Scripture Admonitions
(A RESPONSIVE READING)
"Woe unto
them that rise up early in the morning, that
they may follow strong drink; that continue
until night, till wine inflame them!" Isa.
5:11.
"And the
harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and
wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not
the work of the Lord, neither consider the
operation of His hands." Verse 12.
"And the
Lord spake unto Aaron, saying, Do not drink wine
nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee."
Lev. 10:8,9.
"They shall
not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall
be bitter to them that drink it." Isa. 24:9.
"It is not
for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to
drink wine; nor for princes strong drink."
Prov. 31:4.
"Woe to the
crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim,
whose glorious beauty is a fading flower." Isa.
28:1.
"He that
loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that
loveth wine and oil shall not be rich."
Prov. 21:17.
"For the
drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty;
and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags."
Prov. 23:21.
"Woe unto
him that giveth his neighbor drink, that puttest
thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also."
Hab. 2:15.
"Woe unto
them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of
strength to mingle strong drink." Isa. 5:22.
"Be not
drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be
filled with the Spirit." Eph. 5:18.
"Wine is a
mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is
deceived thereby is not wise." Prov. 20:1.
"Who hath
woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who
hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause?
who hath redness of eyes?" Prov. 23:29.
"They that
tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek
mixed wine." Verse 30.
"Look not
thou upon the wine when it is red, when it
giveth his color in the cup, when it moveth
itself aright." Verse 31.
"At the last
it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an
adder." Verse 32.
"Be not
deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters,
nor adulterers, . . . nor thieves, nor covetous,
nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners,
shall inherit the kingdom of God." 1 Cor.
6:9,10.
"Now
therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not
wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean
thing." Judges 13:4.
"Know ye
not that your body is the temple of the Holy
Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and
ye are not your own?" 1 Cor. 6:19.
"For ye are
bought with a price: therefore glorify God in
your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
Verse 20.
"Whether
therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do,
do all to the glory of God." 1 Cor. 10:31.
LOOK
not upon the wine
That sparkles in its flow,
For death is slumbering there,
Beneath its ruddy glow.
No happiness it bringeth,
At last it only stingeth;
It biteth, and it wringeth
The heart with bitter woe.
Lift
up the tempted soul
Now fallen in despair,
Direct his thoughts above,
To God, who heareth prayer.
His arm in mighty power
Can bid the demon cower,
And in temptation's hour
Will an escape prepare.
F. E.
BELDEN. |
