Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Underage Drinking?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Underage Drinking in the Bible
What does the Bible say about underage drinking? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Underage Drinking
- 1Proverbs 20:1
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
KJV - 2Proverbs 23:20
“Be not among winebibbers ; among riotous eaters of flesh: of flesh: Heb. of their flesh”
KJV - 3Proverbs 23:29
“Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions ? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?”
KJV - 4Proverbs 31:4
“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:”
KJV - 5Isaiah 5:11
“Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! inflame: of, pursue”
KJV - 6Luke 21:34
“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”
KJV - 7Romans 13:13
“Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. honestly: or, decently”
KJV - 8Romans 14:21
“It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.”
KJV - 9Galatians 5:19
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
KJV - 10Galatians 5:21
“Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Underage Drinking? (5 Verses)
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
“Be not among winebibbers ; among riotous eaters of flesh: of flesh: Heb. of their flesh”
“Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions ? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?”
“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:”
“Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! inflame: of, pursue”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Underage Drinking? (7 Verses)
“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”
“Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. honestly: or, decently”
“It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.”
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
“Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”
“That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. sober: or, vigilant”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Underage Drinking
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about underage drinking. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about underage drinking and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about underage drinking is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on underage drinking needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about underage drinking with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about underage drinking, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Underage Drinking?
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