Main Scriptures: Genesis 9:18-23
More Scriptures: 1Tim.3:3, Hos.4:11, Pro.20:1
Wine produces mockers, alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise (Pro.20:1) NLT
Wine makes you mean, beer makes you quarrelsome-a staggering drunk is not much fun (Pro.20:1) MSG
Yesterday, the Holy Spirit opened our understanding as godly shepherds to appreciate the truth that drinking alcohol is not a thing of pride or status symbol. God’s word says that any husband who engages in alcoholic consumption is foolish and unwise, irrespective of the applaud you get from the world, and matters less the position you occupy. Today let us look at the negative impact of this sinful act on your wife and children. A research was conducted on those who are drunks or addicted to alcohol. And it was discovered that most men who drink alcohol saw their father drink alcohol. This suggests that you and I must be very careful how we live our lives and what we do before our sheep, because what you do today does not only have a present effect, it also has a future impact on those you have been given to lead.
Your son or daughter watches you drink alcohol or store some in the fridges. It is just a matter of time before they also want to taste the content, not out of disobedience but out of inquisitiveness. This is why I said that whatever the husband tolerates the family celebrates. If you tolerate drunkenness and alcoholism, your children will celebrate it. Afterall, you have shown to them that it’s a good adventure to drink alcohol. Alcohol and drunkenness cannot solve your financial and emotional challenges. No! You may have been deceived that when you consume alcohol, your sorrows will be gone. It is a lie. The bible says that do not be deceived…. (Gal.6:7). Just ask yourself this question. When you got over your drunken state, did you not confront the same challenges you were trying to run away from? Yes, you did. Rather than run away from the challenges facing your family in any form, confront it headlong because you’re the head of the family.
Your headship confers on you, spiritual responsibilities and power to deal with any form of challenge in your family. Husbands, what you need to overcome the troubles of life is not in alcohol or strong drink. It is in the power of God in your spirit man which you receive by studying, meditating and praying the word of God that gives victory. In Proverbs 18:14 the Word of God says the spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity. Your infirmity may be childlessness, failure in your work, business or academic setback. It may be even be that you have a nagging wife or wayward children. Don’t give up. Get strength from God’s Word. Believe what God says about the situation. Confess God’s promises boldly and consistently. And you will just discover that those challenges are over without bringing disgrace to your personality.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, uproot every foundation of ungodliness in my life.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, give me a heart that will fear You and help me to walk in obedience to your command.
- Father, in the Name of Jesus, establish my testimony as the godly husbandman.
FAITH CONFESSION
I am a godly husband and I will fight for my righteous testimonies through the power in the blood of Jesus Christ and not in alcohol because that is what makes me the good and godly husband in Jesus name. Amen.
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