24 Observe, therefore, my children, the right limit in wine; for there are in it four evil spirits--of lust, of hot desire, of profligacy, of filthy lucre. (T12) 25 If ye drink wine in gladness, be ye modest in the fear of God. (T12) 26 For if in your gladness the fear of God departeth, then drunkenness ariseth and shamelessness stealeth in. (T12)
Testament of Judah 3:24–26
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Testament of Judah 3:15–17
15 After I had drunk wine I reverenced not the commandment of God, and I took a woman of Canaan to wife. (T12) 16 For much discretion needeth the man who drinketh wine, my children; and herein is discretion in drinking wine, a man may drink so long as he preserveth modest… (T12)
Sirach 31:27–29
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Testament of Judah 3:9–11
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Sirach 13:7–9
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Sirach 32:12–14
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Ephesians 5:17–19
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your he…
Proverbs 20:1–2
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Sirach 18:31–33
31 If you give fully to your soul the delight of her desire, she will make you the laughing stock of your enemies. (WEB) 32 Don’t make merry in much luxury, and don’t be tied to its expense. (WEB) 33 Don’t be made a beggar by banqueting with borrowed money when you have nothing in… (WEB)
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