In his New Year message for 2010, His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia addressed the serious problem of alcohol abuse in Namibia:He made a call on the nation to confront the problem of alcohol abuse meaningfully in our society: “I wish to call upon parents to lead by example and encourage our children to refrain from alcohol abuse. The danger signs are there for everyone to see. The problem of alcohol and drug abuse continues to erode our social fabric. Many of our citizens have been enslaved by alcohol, resulting in loss of employment, neglect of families, poor health and destruction of family lives through violence.The negative consequences of alcohol abuse on our society are just too many to mention.
He said: May I call upon our churches and civil society organizations to intensify campaigns to promote sobriety as a more preferable lifestyle. Let our nation make a clean start in the New Year and break the chains of alcohol abuse in our communities.”
Let pray against alcohol abuse in Namibia. Let's trust that our people will turn to God!
The Bible is clear on this matter: Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:17,18
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