Drunkenness

Drunkenness Leads to All Kinds of Problems

In Proverbs being wise in God’s view means being godly or righteous (vv. 24-25). Wise, godly living, in obedience to the parents’ discipline, not only benefits the child; it also benefits the parents. Again, the son was exhorted to follow his father’s teaching (vv. 26- 28). The words “give me your …

Prophecies About Noah’s Family

Noah lived faithfully for over 600 years but he was not perfect. Noah plant¬ed a vineyard and drank of the wine (vv. 20-21). He was drunk and naked in his tent (v. 22). Ham saw his father drunk and naked. This destroyed his respect and relationship with his father. When Ham reported it to his …

IllustrationOver 12 Million Alcoholics in the U.S.

This passage contains the strongest warning in proverbs against drunkenness. This is certainly a message for our generation where there are over 12 million alcoholics in our nation and millions more who are “problem drinkers.” At least 70% of these problem drinkers st …

IllustrationWhat Are You Doing?

In the fifties the major discipline problems in our public schools were cigarette smoking, skipping class, running in the halls, spit balls, chewing gum, and whispering in class.Today – the major problems are deadly weapons – kids carrying guns, knifes, and even assault weapons. …