1 Timothy 3:8
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8 In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.
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Philippians 1:1
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Greetings from Paul
1 This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.
I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders[a] and deacons.
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- 1:1 Or overseers, or bishops.
Titus 2:3
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3 Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers.[a] Instead, they should teach others what is good.
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- 2:3 Greek be enslaved to much wine.
1 Timothy 5:23
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23 Don’t drink only water. You ought to drink a little wine for the sake of your stomach because you are sick so often.
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1 Timothy 3:3
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3 He must not be a heavy drinker[a] or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money.
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Acts 6:3-6
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3 And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility. 4 Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”
5 Everyone liked this idea, and they chose the following: Stephen (a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch (an earlier convert to the Jewish faith). 6 These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them.
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Leviticus 10:9
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9 “You and your descendants must never drink wine or any other alcoholic drink before going into the Tabernacle. If you do, you will die. This is a permanent law for you, and it must be observed from generation to generation.
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James 3:10
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10 And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
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Titus 1:7
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7 A church leader[a] is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker,[b] violent, or dishonest with money.
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1 Timothy 3:12
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12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
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Ezekiel 44:21
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21 The priests must not drink wine before entering the inner courtyard.
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Psalm 52:2
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2 All day long you plot destruction.
Your tongue cuts like a sharp razor;
you’re an expert at telling lies.
Psalm 12:2
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2 Neighbors lie to each other,
speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts.
Psalm 5:9
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9 My enemies cannot speak a truthful word.
Their deepest desire is to destroy others.
Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave.
Their tongues are filled with flattery.[a]
1 Peter 5:2
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2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.
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Romans 3:13
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13 “Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave.
Their tongues are filled with lies.”
“Snake venom drips from their lips.”[a]
Psalm 50:19
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19 Your mouth is filled with wickedness,
and your tongue is full of lies.
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