And do not get drunk with wine, because in this there is debauchery. Rather, be filled with the Spirit,
5:18 — “Do not get drunk with wine, in which there is dissolution (licentiousness).” Getting drunk and licentiousness are intimate companions, because alcohol suppresses or removes moral restraint and silences the conscience. Therefore, those under the influence of alcohol take liberties to say or do things that they would not normally say or do. This is why many feel braver when they drink alcohol; shyness is removed. But they don’t recognize the effect that alcohol has on their mind. They believe they can drive a car better than ever, which is why alcohol is involved in more than half of car accidents. But society does not want to talk about “drunks” (it is said “alcoholics”), and, of course, for many drunkenness is not a sin, but an illness. According to the modern mentality, “alcoholics” are victims of the times and the pressures of modern civilization. Who should do something to correct the problem? Well, the government, without a doubt (because those of the world do not believe in individual responsibility, nor in that of the home). But the government cannot correct the evil, because many senators, representatives, judges, etc. They practice this vice. In addition, the industry of all kinds of alcoholic beverages pays a lot of taxes, helps in political campaigns, and puts a lot of pressure on the rulers so that there are no big problems. There are brothers who teach that it is okay to drink alcohol in moderation, advocating “social drinking.” They say the Bible condemns only drunkenness. But consider yourself okay 1Pe 4:3, which mentions “binge drinking” (oinophlugiais), and in the same verse says, “potois” which has to do with drinking alcoholic beverages, but not necessarily excessively. The New American Standard Bible Version translates the word “potois” as “drinking parties”; this shows that not only drunkenness is condemned, but drinking itself. Mr. RC Trench says in his book, “Synonyms of the New Testament” that the word “potos” does not necessarily mean excessive drinking, but rather gives opportunity for excess. The point is that Peter condemns this practice of drinking and not just drunkenness. He uses three words: potois, komois, and oinophlugiais. They represent three levels: “potois” refers to those who are simply drinking, and not necessarily in excess; “komois” refers to those who have drunk more and are more under the influence of alcohol (but are still very much alive, talk and sing, and enjoy the occasion); then comes drunkenness, the state of one who stumbles and falls, talks and sings but sheer nonsense, falls asleep in a stupor, and then wakes up with hammer blows to the brain. —“rather be filled with the Spirit”, a contrast between “filled with the Spirit” and filled with alcohol. And what a contrast! The Holy Spirit enlightens the mind, while wine darkens and destroys it. The Spirit of God helps us to control our body with its appetites, but wine suppresses the moral impulse, and takes away the strength and control of self-control. Wine removes the brakes that conscience applies to behavior. The debauchery caused by wine produces lawsuits (because it removes inhibitions and gives courage), adultery (because it removes moral inhibitions), and all forms of licentiousness and dissolution. “Wine is a mocker, cider a brawler, and whoever errs by them is not wise” (pro 20:1; See also Pro 23:29-35). Just as wine promotes all forms of destruction, the Spirit promotes all forms of edification. He builds and strengthens the walls of defense against temptations; strengthens our will, and gives direction to the emotions. Who is truly filled with the Spirit? The charismatics who talk so much about the Holy Spirit? Much more is required than just saying his name. Those who are truly filled with the Spirit are those who are completely under his direction through his Word. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God” (Romans 8:14). These will bear the “fruit of the Spirit” (Gal 5:21-22). Those who do not follow the teachings of the Holy Spirit delivered by the inspired men of the first century, and who do not bear the fruit of the Spirit, are not filled with the Spirit, no matter how loud they cry about the Holy Spirit. The expression “filled with the Spirit” does not imply that anyone can be half filled with the Spirit, because if we are not “filled with the Spirit”, we are “full” of Satan (evil things; compare Eph 5:18came; Luke 4:28-29gonna; Acts 5:3cheating, 17, jealousy, etc.).
Source: Commentary on the New Testament by Partain
do not get drunk with wine. Gen 9:21; Gen 19:32-35; Deu 21:20; Ps 69:12; pro 20:1; pro 23:20, Pro 23:21, Pro 23:29-35; Isaiah 5:11-13, Isaiah 5:22; Matt 24:49; Luke 12:45; Luke 21:34; Romans 13:13; 1Co 5:11; 1Co 6:10; 1Co 11:21; Gal 5:21; 1Thess 5:7.
in which there is dissolution. Matt 23:25; 1Pe 4:3, 1Pe 4:4.
be filled with the Spirit. Ps 63:3-5; Sing 1:4; Song 7:9; Isaiah 25:6; Isaiah 55:1; Zech 9:15-17; Luke 11:13; Acts 2:13-18; Ac 11:24; Gal 5:22-25.
Source: The Treasury of Biblical Knowledge
Just like a drunk person with wine is under the influence of alcohol, believers filled with the Spirit They are under the influence of the Holy Spirit. Being filled is one step beyond being sealed by the Holy Spirit (Eph 1:3). Sealing is something that God does at the time of our new birth. The verb form of the Greek word translated full indicates that this filling is an action that is repeated over time over and over again. It is something that Paul asks the believers in Ephesus to do. In other words, not all Christians are filled with the Spirit instead all were sealed (Eph 4:30).
Source: New Illustrated Caribbean Bible Commentary
CAME. The fullness of the Holy Spirit depends on the response of believers to the grace that has been given to achieve and maintain sanctification. That is to say, one cannot be intoxicated “with wine” and at the same time be filled “with the Spirit”. Paul warns all believers about the works of the flesh, that those who do them “shall not inherit the kingdom of God” (Gal 5:19-21; see Eph 5:3-7). Furthermore, those who “practice such things” (Gal 5:21) will not enjoy the abiding presence and fullness of the Holy Spirit. That is, the absence of the “fruit of the Spirit” (Gal 5:22-23) indicates that the fullness of the Spirit is lacking (see Ac 8:21note).
FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT. “Be filled” has the Greek meaning of “being filled repeatedly.” The children of God must be renewed by constantly experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit (Eph 3:14-19; Eph 4:22-24; Romans 12:2).
(1) Believers must be baptized in the Holy Spirit after conversion (see Acts 1:5; Acts 2:4), but they must also be repeatedly filled with the Spirit for worship, service, and witness (see Acts 4:31-33note).
(2) The Spirit continually fills believers as they keep their faith alive in Jesus Christ (Gal 3:5), are full of the Word of God (Col 3:16), pray, give thanks and sing to the Lord (Eph 5:19-20; 1Co 14:15), serve others (Eph 5:21) and do what the Spirit wants (Eph 4:30; Romans 8:1-14; Gal 5:16 H.H; 1Thess 5:19).
(3) Following are several results of being filled with the Spirit:
(a) Talk to God with joy, singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (Eph 5:19);
(b) give thanks (Eph 5:20) Y
(c) submit to one another (Eph 5:21).
Source: Full Life Study Bible
Do not get drunk with wine. Although all types of drunkenness are always condemned in the Scriptures (see notes on pro 23:35 ; Pro 31:4-5; Isaiah 5:11-12 ; Isaiah 28:7-8; zip 1Co 5:11; 1Pe 4:3), the context indicates that Paul is specifically alluding to the intoxicating orgies that were associated with many pagan religious ceremonies of the day. Apparently, some kind of ecstatic communion with supposed deities was induced in them. Paul refers in another text to this type of sinful participation in “the cup of devils” (see notes on 1Co 10:19-20). rather be filled with the Spirit. See notes on Acts 2:4 ; Acts 4:8 ; Ac 4:31 ; Acts 6:3. True fellowship with God is not induced by drunkenness but by the Holy Spirit. Paul is not talking about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9) or baptism by Christ with the Holy Spirit (1Co 12:13), because every Christian is indwelled and baptized by the Spirit at the moment of salvation. Rather, the apostle presents a command for believers to live under the influence of the Spirit at all times by allowing the Word of God to control them (see note on Col 3:16) and by leading a pure life, confessing all their sins, dying to self, surrendering to the will of God, and relying on his power in all things. Being filled with the Spirit means living in the conscious presence of the Lord Jesus Christ and allowing his mind, through the Word, to dominate all that is thought and done. Being filled with the Spirit is the same as walking in the Spirit (see notes on Gal 5:16-23). Christ perfectly exemplified this way of living (Luke 4:1).
Source: MacArthur Study Bible
5:18 — “Do not be drunk with wine, in which there is dissipation (licentiousness).” Getting drunk and licentiousness are intimate companions, because alcohol suppresses or removes moral restraint and silences the conscience. Therefore, those under the influence of alcohol take liberties to say or do things that they would not normally say or do. This is why many feel braver when they drink alcohol; shyness is removed. But they don’t recognize the effect that alcohol has on their mind. They believe they can drive a car better than ever, which is why alcohol is involved in more than half of car accidents.
But society does not want to talk about “drunks” (it is said “alcoholics”), and, of course, for many drunkenness is not a sin, but an illness. According to the modern mentality, “alcoholics” are victims of the times and the pressures of modern civilization. Who should do something to correct the problem? Well, the government, without a doubt (because those of the world do not believe in individual responsibility, nor in that of the home). But the government cannot correct the evil, because many senators, representatives, judges, etc. They practice this vice.
In addition, the industry of all kinds of alcoholic beverages pays a lot of taxes, helps in political campaigns, and puts a lot of pressure on the rulers so that there are no big problems.
There are brothers who teach that it is okay to drink alcohol in moderation, advocating “social drinking.” They say the Bible condemns only drunkenness. But consider well 1Pe 4:3, which mentions “drunkenness” (oinophlugiais), and in the same verse says, “potois” which has to do with drinking alcoholic beverages, but not necessarily excessively. The New American Version…