Alcohol Consumption
Ephesians 5:18-21
Deep Dive –
Much has been made about what Paul might’ve meant when he commanded us to “be filled with the Holy Spirit” (Eph 5:18). On Sunday, I took a more practical interpretation, comparing it to what a person does when they get drunk; they “fill” themselves up with alcohol. I don’t believe Paul was describing anything other than replacing excessive drinking with worship, singing and gratitude done in the Holy Spirit.
Here is an article written by the folks at COMPELLING TRUTH that gives a fully orbed, biblical look at what it means to be “filled with the Holy Spirit:”
“What does it mean to be Filled with the Holy Spirit?” (10 min read)