What Does it Mean to be Sober?

Introduction

The question in this article is, “What does it mean to be sober?” It is important to understand what the Bible says about sobriety.

I believe that so many Christians are struggling in the area, and that is why God has so much to say about this subject.

10 Great Encouraging Bible Verses

Let’s dive into the Scripture, and we are going to look at different Bible verses that talk about “be sober”

G4993
σωφρονέω
sōphroneō
so-fron-eh’-o
From G4998; to be of sound mind, that is, sane, (figuratively) moderate: – be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly.

These are the different ways to explain sobriety which will give you the Biblical meaning of sobriety.

SO’BER, a. [L. sobrius.]

1. Temperate in the use of spiritous liquors; habitually temperate; as a sober man. Live a sober, righteous and godly life.

2. Not intoxicated or overpowered by spiritous liquors; not drunken. The sot may at times be sober.

3. Not mad or insane; not wild, visionary, or heated with passion; having the regular exercise of cool dispassionate reason. There was not a sober person to be had; all was tempestuous and blustering. Not a sober man would put himself in danger, for the applause of escaping without breaking his neck.

4. Regular; calm; not under the influence of passion; as sober judgment; a man in his sober senses.

Bible Verses on the Admonition “Be Sober”

2 Corinthians 5:13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

Titus 2:2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

Titus 2:4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

Titus 2:6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Conclusion

What does it mean to be sober? The Bible explains, and gives meaning to this truth.