Words of God - Alcohol

This is a great passage about alcohol. It is a gift from God when used in moderation. Ruins lives when not. You can find it in Sirach 31.

VERSE:

Let not wine-drinking be the proof of your strength, for wine has been the ruin of many.

As the furnace probes the work of the smith, so does wine the hearts of the insolent.

Wine is very life to man if taken in moderation. Does he really live who lacks the wine which was created for his joy?

Joy of heart, good cheer and merriment are wine drunk freely at the proper time.

Headache, bitterness and disgrace is wine drunk amid anger and strife.

More and more wine is a snare for the fool; it lessens his strength and multiplies his wounds.

Rebuke not your neighbor when wine is served, nor put him to shame while he is merry; Use no harsh words with him and distress him not in the presence of others.