Reference

Acts 9:9

And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.
7

And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

8

And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

9

And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

10

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

11

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Total Abstinence

This verse describes a specific physical condition (blindness) and its immediate consequences (inability to eat or drink) experienced by an individual, not a voluntary choice or a prescribed lifestyle. There is no mention of wine or alcohol, nor any command or ideal related to abstinence from them.