Overview
The term "winebibber" refers to someone given to excessive drinking of wine. In the Gospels, Jesus faced this slander from the Pharisees and scribes despite His moderate habits. They used this accusation as part of their broader rejection of His ministry and association with sinners and tax collectors.
Key Scriptures
"The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a man who is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'" (Matthew 11:19, ESV)
"The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'" (Luke 7:34, NASB)
Application
Believers should guard against both the sin of drunkenness and the sin of self-righteous judgment that characterized the Pharisees who made false accusations against Jesus.