1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain,
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ Jesus: To all God's people in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the ministers of the Church and their assistants.
Titus 2:3
In the same way exhort aged women to let their conduct be such as becomes consecrated persons. They must not be slanderers nor enslaved to wine-drinking. They must be teachers of what is right.
Acts 6:3-6
Therefore, brethren, pick out from among yourselves seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them to undertake this duty.
1 Timothy 3:3
not a hard drinker nor given to blows; not selfish or quarrelsome or covetous;
1 Timothy 5:23
(No longer be a water-drinker; but take a little wine for the sake of your digestion and your frequent ailments.)
Romans 3:13
"Their throats resemble an opened grave; with their tongues they have been talking deceitfully." "The venom of vipers lies hidden behind their lips."
1 Timothy 3:12
A deacon must be true to his one wife, and rule his children and his own household wisely and well.
Titus 1:7
For, as God's steward, a minister must be of blameless life, not over-fond of having his own way, not a man of a passionate temper nor a hard drinker, not given to blows nor greedy of gain,
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth there proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, this ought not to be.
1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God's flock which is among you. Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds;