Alcoholism

Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived
thereby is not wise.

Proverbs 21:17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil
shall not be rich.

Proverbs 23:20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:

Isaiah 5:11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong
drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of
God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the
law of sin and death.

Romans 13:13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in
chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God
dwelleth in you?

1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the
temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

1 Corinthians 6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor
extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the
Spirit;

Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated
us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the
beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the
works of the devil.
 Busting Tips

Find a trusted Christian person or group for support on overcoming this temptation.
Memorize scriptures that emphasizes your freedom in Christ.
Ask God for the strength to resist this temptation in your daily prayers.
Avoid casually hanging around with other alcoholics.
Avoid the places where the temptation for alcohol is strong.
Replace the desire for alcohol through focusing on Christ through prayer, fasting, Bible
reading, fellowship with other Christians. Fill your life with Christ-centered activities.
When feeling helpless, do not hesitate to call a Christian friend, mentor or leader who can
help and encourage you to overcome the temptation.
Through the power of God you can walk free from the addiction to alcohol.