The Deception of Strong Drink

This meditative article by James Slopsema examines Proverbs 20:1 to address the problem of drunkenness in contemporary society and the church, distinguishing between fermented beverages available in biblical times and modern distilled spirits. While affirming that alcohol itself is not condemned in Scripture as a good gift from God, Slopsema calls readers to wisdom and sobriety in their use of alcoholic drinks, emphasizing the destructive consequences of drunkenness in marriages, families, and spiritual lives.