After the death of Nabab and Abihu, a command that the priests were not to come into the Tabernacle if they had drank fermented drinks. It seemed to me and upon referring to several commentaries that this command was given as a result of these two men's actions. It seems that it seems reasonable that they gave the wrong incense because they were not sober. Some may think this is harsh, but God had made it clear that those coming before Him needed to be holy, and being drunk definitely could keep you from being fully concentrated to God. In the New Testament, the command seems to be repeated in 1 Timothy 3 where an overseer and deacons are not to be addicted to wine.
It is my conclusion that though Liqueur may not be entirely forbidden, it seems to be at least as dangerous as wealth. For those who have addictive tendencies, as I do, it would be wise to let it go.
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