“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.” 1 Cor. 9:25.
5. In running the Christian race, what did Paul say he did?
“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” Verse 27.
6. Why are kings and rulers admonished to be temperate?
“It is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.” Prov. 31:4, 5.
7. Why were priests forbidden to use intoxicating drink while engaged in the sanctuary service?
“And the Lord spake unto Aaron, saying, Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle: ... that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean.” Lev. 10:8-10.
8. Why is indulgence in strong drink dangerous?
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” Eph. 5:18.
Note.—The danger in the indulgence of stimulating foods and drinks is that they create an unnatural appetite and thirst, thus leading to excess. Both food and drink should be nourishing and non-stimulating.