Thematic Bible: In excess
Thematic Bible
Wine » In excess » Impairs the health
In the morning when Nabal sobered up, his wife told him about these events. Then he had a seizure and became paralyzed.
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has conflicts? Who has complaints? Who has wounds for no reason? Who has red eyes? Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine.
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Don't gaze at wine when it is red, when it gleams in the cup and goes down smoothly. In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.
Wine » In excess » Impairs the judgment and memory
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers [to desire] beer. Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed.
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless actions, but be filled by the Spirit:
Wine » In excess » Infuriates the temper
and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
Wine » In excess » Inflames the passions
in pursuit of beer,
who linger into the evening,
inflamed by wine.