“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,”
Bible Verses About Being Sober
Importance of Sobriety
Ephesians 5:18
“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,”
1 Peter 5:8
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
Proverbs 20:1
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
Proverbs 23:20-21
“Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.”
Isaiah 5:11
“Woe to those who rise early in the morning to run after their drinks, who stay up late at night till they are inflamed with wine!”
Galatians 5:19-21
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
1 Corinthians 6:10
“Nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.”
Romans 13:13
“Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.”
1 Timothy 3:3
“He must not be a drunkard or violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.”
Titus 2:2
“Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.”
Spiritual Perspective on Sobriety
1 Thessalonians 5:6-8
“So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.”
Philippians 4:5
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”
2 Timothy 4:5
“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.”
Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
2 Peter 3:14
“So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.”
Colossians 3:2
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Romans 8:5
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Proverbs 4:23
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Personal Responsibility and Sobriety
Galatians 6:5
“For each one should carry their own load.”
James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Hebrews 12:1
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Philippians 2:12
“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.”
Proverbs 13:20
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
Acts 24:16
“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.”
1 Corinthians 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’”
1 John 2:15
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.”
2 Corinthians 5:10
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”
Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Encouragement and Hope in Sobriety
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Psalms 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Psalm 23:1-3
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Walking in Sobriety
Matthew 5:14
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Philippians 3:14
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Colossians 1:10
“So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.”
1 Peter 1:13
“Therefore prepare your minds for action; be self-disciplined; set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
1 Corinthians 9:24
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”
Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
James 1:12
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Final Thoughts
Sobriety holds a significant place in our lives as believers. The Bible guides us on the path to clearer thinking and strengthens our spirits. We are reminded that being sober is not just about avoiding alcohol; it’s about having a clear mind and heart focused on God’s purpose for us. As we seek to live this way, we can embrace the strength and comfort that comes from faith.
Let’s encourage one another in our journeys, picking each other up when we stumble and growing together in faith. Sobriety grants us the clarity to share the love of Christ with others and to make choices that honor Him.
There are many more topics in Scripture that can deepen our understanding and relationship with God. I encourage you to explore and find verses that resonate with you, such as encouragement for faith or guidance on how to love others. It’s a journey we walk together.