Drunkenness is one of American’s leading health, moral, and social problems. The Bible warns, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise” (Proverbs 20:1).
The evils of drunkenness can be seen in a story that I found in an old Spanish schoolbook many years ago. On a lonely stretch of mountain road a traveler met Satan one day. Terrified, the traveler tried to step around the evil one but was unable to do so. At last with a trembling voice he begged Satan to allow him to go on his way. But the devil smirked at him and replied that he would never be allowed to pass until he had promised to do one of three things.
“And what are the three things?” the traveler asked, much afraid.
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