Bible verses about "moderation" | NHEB

¹⁵ wine that makes glad the heart of man, oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengthens man's heart.

²⁰ If you died with Christ from the elementary principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances, ²¹ "Do not handle, nor taste, nor touch" ²² (all of which perish with use), according to human commandments and teachings? ²³ Which things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but are not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.

¹⁸ Do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, ¹⁹ speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to the Lord; ²⁰ giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father;

¹⁰ For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

²¹ It is good to not eat meat, drink wine, or do anything by which your brother stumbles, or is offended, or is made weak.

²⁰ Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat: ²¹ for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

³ and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

²³ Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all people. The Lord is near.

⁸ Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

¹ Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

¹³ For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only do not use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

¹⁸ Do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

⁷ in all things showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness,

²⁷ It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.

²⁵ Now everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.

¹² "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything.