Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans viii, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14.
Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink, that continue until night, till wine inflame them!
Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink. Isaiah v, 11, 22.
He that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Galatians vi. 8.
All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offense.
It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. Romans xiv, 20, 21.
Whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord. II Corinthians v, 6.
Be not drunk with wine wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians v, 18.