1 Timothy 3:8
Ministers, too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced, addicted to wine, or greedy for money.
Philippians 1:1
From: Paul and Timothy, servants of the Messiah Jesus. To: All the holy ones in Philippi, along with their overseers and ministers, who are in union with the Messiah Jesus.
Titus 2:3
Likewise, older women are to show their reverence for God by their behavior. They are not to be gossips or addicted to alcohol, but to be examples of goodness.
Leviticus 10:9
"You and your sons with you are not to drink wine that is, any intoxicating drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting. That way, you won't die. This is to be a perpetual statute throughout your generations.
Acts 6:3-6
Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.
1 Timothy 3:3
He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.
1 Timothy 5:23
Stop drinking only water, but use a little wine for your stomach because of your frequent illnesses.
Psalm 5:9
But as for the wicked, they do not speak truth at all. Inside them there is only wickedness. Their throat is an open grave, on their tongue is deceitful flattery.
Psalm 12:2
Everyone speaks lies to his neighbor; they speak with flattering lips and hidden motives.
Psalm 50:19
You give your mouth free reign for evil, and your tongue devises deceit.
Psalm 52:2
Your tongue, like a sharp razor, devises wicked things and crafts treachery.
Ezekiel 44:21
None of the priests are to drink wine after entering the inner courtyard.
Romans 3:13
Their throats are open graves. With their tongues they deceive. The venom of poisonous snakes is under their lips.
1 Timothy 3:12
Ministers must be husbands of one wife and must manage their children and their families well.
Titus 1:7
Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways.
James 3:10
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. It should not be like this, my brothers!
1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.