A sermon from Ephesians 5:18 preached on October 23, 2011 by the Rev. Phillip W. Dennis II.

Some relevant texts are Deut. 8:7-10; Judges 19:16-21; Eccl. 9:7; Ps. 104:10-15; Prov. 31:6-7; Deut. 14:22-26; Gen. 9:20-25; Prov. 20:1; 23:29-35; 21:17; :23:20-21; Matt. 25:14-30; Rom. 13:13; 1 Pet. 4:3; Gal. 5:19-21; 1 Cor. 6:9-11.

The lyrics to the song at the beginning are as follows (to the tune of O Christmas Tree):

There's danger in the flowing bowl
Touch not, taste not, handle not
'twill ruin body, ruin soul!
Touch not, taste not, handle not
'Twill rob the pocket of its cash
'Twill scourge thee with a cruel lash
And all thy hopes of pleasure dash
Touch not, taste not, handle not