The Bible clearly condemns drunkenness as we have seen. However, it also speaks positively about wine.
Psalm 104 celebrates God’s provision for his creation:
You cause the grass to grow for the livestock
and plants for man to cultivate,
that he may bring forth food from the earth
and wine to gladden the heart of man,
oil to make his face shine
and bread to strengthen man’s heart. (vv. 14-15 ESV)
God’s blessings, poured out upon his faithful people, include wine: “He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground, your grain and your wine and your oil, Continue reading “What does God say about wine? (continued)”