Being a Drunk is not the answer!
(Because Apparently “Don’t Be an Idiot” Isn’t Clear Enough)
So, you’ve had a few too many “liquid courage” shots and suddenly think you’re the next Lewis Hamilton? Spoiler alert: you’re not. Let’s break down how to prevent drunk driving, with a little help from the Bible (which, by the way, has been warning against this nonsense for centuries).
1. Don’t Drink to the Point of Stupidity
The Bible says it plainly: “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18).
Translation? If you’re slurring your words, hugging strangers, and telling everyone you love them—maybe don’t grab your car keys.
2. Call a Ride – Because Uber Exists for a Reason
Proverbs 20:1 reminds us: “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
So, if you’re deceived into thinking you can “totally drive straight,” let someone sober (and wise) drive you instead. Or call a cab. Or crawl home. Anything but driving.
3. Plan Ahead – Yes, That Means Thinking Before Drinking
Luke 21:34 warns: “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life.”
Planning ahead means you won’t wake up in jail wondering why your car is wrapped around a lamppost.
4. Don’t Be the Friend Who Says ‘I’m Fine’
We all know that guy. The one who insists, “I drive better drunk.” Oh really? Psalm 107:27 describes drunkards perfectly: “They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits’ end.”
If you’re staggering to the bathroom, you’re not magically steady behind the wheel. Sit down, champ.
5. Respect Life – Yours and Everyone Else’s
Romans 13:13 says: “Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness.”
Driving drunk isn’t just about you—it’s about the innocent people you put at risk. Imagine explaining to God that you killed someone because you thought tequila made you invincible.
6. Stop Pretending You’re the Exception
Proverbs 23:29-30 asks: “Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine.”
If that sounds like your Saturday night, congratulations—you’re the problem.
Final Word
Drunk driving isn’t just illegal—it’s stupid, selfish, and deadly. The Bible doesn’t mince words about drunkenness, and neither should we. So next time you’re tempted to drive after “just a few,” remember: you’re not special, you’re not immune, and you’re definitely not sober.
