Dreams Quote by Bible
“But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Proverbs 31:4-5 (Hebrew Bible)
The passage warns that even leaders like priests and prophets can be led astray by excessive alcohol, impairing judgment and vision.
In simple terms: Leaders can be ruined by too much drinking.
Key Takeaway
Avoid overindulgence to keep clear judgment.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
addiction
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
warning
biblical
When to use this quote
- religious leadership
- personal decision making
- public policy on alcohol
- health counseling
Key Concepts
moral decay
impaired judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does alcohol affect decision making in authority?
- What safeguards can prevent leaders from misusing power?
A Different Perspective
Even sober leaders can make mistakes; alcohol is not the only cause of error.
