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The Nazarite's Vow · stempublishing.com

"Wine and strong drink," from which the Nazarite was to separate himself, would indicate that which gratifies, stimulates, and excites the flesh. King Lemuel's mother evidently thought that kings should have the features of Nazarites, when she said to him, "It is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts" (Prov. 31:4-6). As Nazarites we do not require the joys of men, or to be sustained by what the world provides; our joy and strength are in the Lord.