Observations:

1. The substance of alcohol is not inherently evil
2. The consumption of alcohol is intended by God to be a blessing
3. The sin of drunkenness is the act of becoming intoxicated
4. Our genetics and upbringing do not cause us to sin, they can only influence how we sin

Conclusions:

1. Irresponsibility: engaging in drunkenness out of a disrespect for, or disobedience to God
2. Idolatry: turning to drunkenness rather than Christ

Application:

1. If you are engaging in drunkenness out of irresponsibility, repent
2. If you are engaging in drunkenness out of idolatry:
                A. Identify where you don’t trust Jesus
                B. Confess that you’ve put your trust in an idol and ask for forgiveness
                C. Ask Jesus to help you destroy your idol
                D. Seek help from a former idolator
                E. Leave it at the foot of the cross

Proverbs 3:9-10

“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first-fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”

Psalm 104:14-15

“He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate— bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.”

Genesis 1:27 NIV

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

Leviticus 18:7 NIV

“Do not dishonor your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her.”

Leviticus 18:7 ESV

“You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, which is the nakedness of your mother; she is your mother, you shall not uncover her nakedness.”