Reference

Jeremiah 8:13

I will surely consume them, saith the Lord: there shall be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; and the things that I have given them shall pass away from them.
11

For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

12

Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the Lord.

13

I will surely consume them, saith the Lord: there shall be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; and the things that I have given them shall pass away from them.

14

Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the Lord our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the Lord.

15

We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!

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Destruction / Perishing Language
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Destruction / Perishing Language

There is no argument that this verse does not support the theme, as it explicitly uses the word "consume" and describes a complete loss and destruction of resources.

Permissible Use (Moderation)

This verse describes the *absence* of grapes and figs as a form of divine judgment, not their presence or proper use. It speaks of consumption and loss, which is antithetical to the idea of a blessing or acceptable part of life.

Total Abstinence

The verse describes a judgment of scarcity and loss, where grapes and figs (among other things) will be removed as a consequence, rather than commanding or advocating for their avoidance.