Ephesians 5:17-18

Walk in Love

¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what _r the will of the Lord is. ¹⁸ And _s do not get drunk with wine, for that is _t debauchery, but _u be filled with the Spirit,

1. Cross References
   Romans 12:2
   Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
   1 Thessalonians 4:3
   For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality.
   1 Thessalonians 5:18
   Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
   
2. Cross References
   Proverbs 20:1
   Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
   Proverbs 23:20
   Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat.
   Proverbs 23:31
   Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
   1 Corinthians 5:11
   But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler - not even to eat with such a one.
   
3. Cross References
   Titus 1:6
   If anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination.
   1 Peter 4:4
   With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you.
   
4. Cross References
   Luke 1:15
   For he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.