{"id":8300,"date":"2017-12-02T01:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-12-02T06:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mybibleverseoftheday.com\/blog\/?p=8300"},"modified":"2017-11-24T18:09:07","modified_gmt":"2017-11-24T23:09:07","slug":"bible-verse-of-the-day-12-2-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybibleverseoftheday.com\/blog\/bible-verse-of-the-day-12-2-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Bible Verse of The Day &#8211; 12-2-17"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Romans 13:13 (NKJV) 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Drunkenness.\u00a0It&#8217;s something that\u00a0God frowns upon, yet it&#8217;s also something that is a major problem for millions of people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Some might call it a disease. Others might call it an addiction. And while there may\u00a0be little pieces of truth in either of those terms, the Bible is very clear with God&#8217;s\u00a0definition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">God calls it sin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Now, this is not to throw stones at anyone. But the truth can set us free,\u00a0<em>if<\/em>\u00a0we will embrace it.\u00a0And\u00a0the truth is that God considers drunkenness a sin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Drunkenness is something that many, many people from all walks of life engage in. It&#8217;s not limited to unbelievers. Believers also take part in this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">After a while, being drunk can become a habit. And, if we&#8217;re not careful, it will become a way of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Drunkenness can lead to many other problems; relationship problems, loss of employment, impaired judgment, alcohol-related diseases and, if not stopped, it can kill us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Death by\u00a0alcohol\u00a0isn&#8217;t pretty or pleasant. It eats a person away slowly, one little piece at a time. It is not something that we want to see anyone go through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">If you engage in or struggle with drunkenness, take whatever steps are necessary to get help and stop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">It may require medical help. It may require addiction counseling. It may even require deliverance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">It all starts with recognizing that you&#8217;re in bondage to it, and then\u00a0making a choice to stop. And from there, everyone&#8217;s journey is different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">And though the journey to freedom might be different for everyone,\u00a0one thing is\u00a0sure. The name of Jesus can set you free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">So,\u00a0we encourage you today,\u00a0get whatever help you need. Repent before God and ask Him to help you. If you&#8217;re serious about getting free, He can help you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Pastor Curt &amp; Pastor Ellie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Seven Seas Ministries<br \/>\nP.O. 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