JUSTICE FOR ALL
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Average reading time is about 8 minutes
AN AMAZING FACT: Americans spend close to $200 million on alcoholic drinks every day.
Wisdom Verses:
“It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted.” —Proverbs 31:4, 5.
Politicians, as a whole, have a reputation for drinking alcoholic beverages.
Several presidents of the United States have been heavy drinkers. Martin Van Buren was nicknamed “Blue Whiskey Van” because of his ability to drink large amounts of alcohol without showing signs of drunkenness. Andrew Jackson, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan were also known to drink heavily. Grover Cleveland suffered stomach problems from an excess of alcohol.
On a more pleasant note, our country has had several presidents who were teetotalers for at least part of their lives. William Harrison, Millard Fillmore, Abraham Lincoln, William H. Taft, and Rutherford B. Hayes reportedly were non-drinkers, as were Calvin Coolidge, Jimmy Carter, and George W. Bush.
As we saw earlier, the Bible clearly prohibits the use of alcoholic drinks, but the Scripture has a special warning for those in leadership positions: “It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted” (Proverbs 31:4, 5). There is more at stake when there is alcohol use by those in positions of authority—whether you’re a president, a pastor, or the head of a family.
Isaiah also warns against a perversion of justice by rulers who drink. He writes, “Woe to men mighty at drinking wine, woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink, who justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away justice from the righteous man!” (Isaiah 5:22, 23).
Paul says, “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18 NASB). Even a “social drinker” can cause a perversion of justice. Just consider the fact that one drink can cause a person to become “legally drunk.” If they’re not fit to drive, how can they be fit to make and interpret laws? How can they render justice in a legal setting?
God is concerned for the afflicted. He wants them to get a fair trial; He wants them to receive justice. The best course for people in authority—as well as the rest of us—is to refrain from using alcoholic drinks and serve with a clear mind.
Father, please help those in leadership positions to resist the temptation of alcohol and avoid the perversion that follows it.
KEY BIBLE TEXTS
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:1-9
Bible Study / Daily Devotional
Daily Devotions
Average reading time is about 8 minutes
AN AMAZING FACT: Americans spend close to $200 million on alcoholic drinks every day.
Wisdom Verses:
“It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted.” —Proverbs 31:4, 5.
Politicians, as a whole, have a reputation for drinking alcoholic beverages.
Several presidents of the United States have been heavy drinkers. Martin Van Buren was nicknamed “Blue Whiskey Van” because of his ability to drink large amounts of alcohol without showing signs of drunkenness. Andrew Jackson, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan were also known to drink heavily. Grover Cleveland suffered stomach problems from an excess of alcohol.
On a more pleasant note, our country has had several presidents who were teetotalers for at least part of their lives. William Harrison, Millard Fillmore, Abraham Lincoln, William H. Taft, and Rutherford B. Hayes reportedly were non-drinkers, as were Calvin Coolidge, Jimmy Carter, and George W. Bush.
As we saw earlier, the Bible clearly prohibits the use of alcoholic drinks, but the Scripture has a special warning for those in leadership positions: “It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted” (Proverbs 31:4, 5). There is more at stake when there is alcohol use by those in positions of authority—whether you’re a president, a pastor, or the head of a family.
Isaiah also warns against a perversion of justice by rulers who drink. He writes, “Woe to men mighty at drinking wine, woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink, who justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away justice from the righteous man!” (Isaiah 5:22, 23).
Paul says, “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18 NASB). Even a “social drinker” can cause a perversion of justice. Just consider the fact that one drink can cause a person to become “legally drunk.” If they’re not fit to drive, how can they be fit to make and interpret laws? How can they render justice in a legal setting?
God is concerned for the afflicted. He wants them to get a fair trial; He wants them to receive justice. The best course for people in authority—as well as the rest of us—is to refrain from using alcoholic drinks and serve with a clear mind.
Father, please help those in leadership positions to resist the temptation of alcohol and avoid the perversion that follows it.
KEY BIBLE TEXTS
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:1-9
JUSTICE FOR ALL
Bible Study / Daily Devotional
Daily Devotions
Average reading time is about 8 minutes
AN AMAZING FACT: Americans spend close to $200 million on alcoholic drinks every day.
Wisdom Verses:
“It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted.” —Proverbs 31:4, 5.
Politicians, as a whole, have a reputation for drinking alcoholic beverages.
Several presidents of the United States have been heavy drinkers. Martin Van Buren was nicknamed “Blue Whiskey Van” because of his ability to drink large amounts of alcohol without showing signs of drunkenness. Andrew Jackson, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan were also known to drink heavily. Grover Cleveland suffered stomach problems from an excess of alcohol.
On a more pleasant note, our country has had several presidents who were teetotalers for at least part of their lives. William Harrison, Millard Fillmore, Abraham Lincoln, William H. Taft, and Rutherford B. Hayes reportedly were non-drinkers, as were Calvin Coolidge, Jimmy Carter, and George W. Bush.
As we saw earlier, the Bible clearly prohibits the use of alcoholic drinks, but the Scripture has a special warning for those in leadership positions: “It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted” (Proverbs 31:4, 5). There is more at stake when there is alcohol use by those in positions of authority—whether you’re a president, a pastor, or the head of a family.
Isaiah also warns against a perversion of justice by rulers who drink. He writes, “Woe to men mighty at drinking wine, woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink, who justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away justice from the righteous man!” (Isaiah 5:22, 23).
Paul says, “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18 NASB). Even a “social drinker” can cause a perversion of justice. Just consider the fact that one drink can cause a person to become “legally drunk.” If they’re not fit to drive, how can they be fit to make and interpret laws? How can they render justice in a legal setting?
God is concerned for the afflicted. He wants them to get a fair trial; He wants them to receive justice. The best course for people in authority—as well as the rest of us—is to refrain from using alcoholic drinks and serve with a clear mind.
Father, please help those in leadership positions to resist the temptation of alcohol and avoid the perversion that follows it.
KEY BIBLE TEXTS
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:1-9
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