(but if a man doesn't know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)

 The Christian leader must be sober (nephalios, G3524) and he must not over-indulge in wine, (paroinos, G3943) . In the ancient world wine was continually used. Where the water supply was very inadequate and sometimes dangerous, wine was the most natural drink of all. It is wine which cheers the hearts of gods and men ( Judges 9:13). In the restoration of Israel she will plant her vineyards and drink her wine ( Amos 9:14). Strong drink is given to those who are ready to perish, and wine to those whose hearts are heavy ( Proverbs 31:6). 