TOPIC: AVOID DRUNKENNESS COCIN DEVOTIONAL MONDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2024

1. Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.

2. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.

3. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.

4. They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

5. But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

6. For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

Drunkenness is the state of being intoxicated as a result of excessive intake of alcohol. Today’s text explains that drunkenness and other forms of sins such as lust, orgies, carousing and idolatry are common among pagans. Believers are cautioned against drunkenness, because it ruins morality and plunges the victim into state of poverty and perpetual regret. Besides, it causes some ailments. Are you a slave to alcohol? As a believer, your body is the temple of the living God. You are called to live a holy life. Therefore, do not get drunk on wine, instead be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). He will guide you to desire only what is beneficial and constructive.

DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST COCIN DEVOTIONAL MONDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2024

REFLECTION: The drunkard multiplies his woes (Proverbs 23:29-35).

PRAYER: Oh Lord, that I may live free of drunkenness. Amen.

Today’s Bible Reading Plan: Numbers 31-33.