Partying, in its various forms, has long been associated with celebration, joy, and communal gatherings.
Yet, the Bible offers us important insights into how we should approach festivities and celebrations in a way that honors God.
While the Bible doesn’t outright condemn celebration or joyful gatherings, it does provide guidance on the attitudes, behaviors, and intentions that should shape how we partake in social events.
These 35 Bible verses about partying help us navigate the balance between celebrating life’s joys and maintaining our commitment to living a life that reflects Christ’s love and truth.
Let’s explore how we can enjoy moments of festivity with wisdom and integrity, keeping our hearts focused on God.
Bible Verses About Partying
1. Ecclesiastes 3:4 – A Time to Celebrate
“A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”
2. Luke 15:23-24 – The Prodigal Son’s Celebration
“Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”
3. Proverbs 17:22 – Joy and Health
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
4. 1 Corinthians 10:31 – Glorifying God in Everything
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
5. Ephesians 5:18-19 – Joyful Celebrations in the Spirit
“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.”
6. Romans 14:17 – Righteous Celebration
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
7. Isaiah 25:6 – A Feast of Joy
“On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine—the best of meats and the finest of wines.”
8. Psalm 126:2 – Rejoicing in Restoration
“Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.'”
9. 1 Peter 4:3-4 – The Call to Live Differently
“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.”
10. Proverbs 23:20-21 – Avoiding Excess
“Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.”
11. Ecclesiastes 3:13 – Enjoying Life’s Blessings
“That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”
12. Nehemiah 8:10 – Joy in the Lord
“Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'”
13. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – The Lord’s Supper
“For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.'”
14. Luke 14:13-14 – Generosity in Celebration
“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
15. Matthew 26:29 – A Future Feast
“I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
16. Proverbs 15:13 – Joyful Heart and Celebration
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.”
17. Ecclesiastes 5:18-19 – Enjoying the Fruits of Labor
“This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink, and to find satisfaction in their toil—this is a gift of God.”
18. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoicing Always
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
19. Proverbs 21:17 – Enjoying Life Moderately
“Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.”
20. 1 Peter 4:3 – A Call to Avoid Reckless Living
“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.”
21. Luke 12:19 – The Danger of Excessive Joy in Worldly Pleasures
“And I’ll say to myself, ‘You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink, and be merry.'”
22. 2 Corinthians 9:7 – Cheerful Giving
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
23. Proverbs 22:17-19 – Wisdom in Celebration
“Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.”
24. John 2:1-10 – Jesus Turns Water Into Wine at the Wedding
“When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine.’ ‘Woman, why do you involve me?’ Jesus replied. ‘My hour has not yet come.'”
25. Psalm 33:1 – Rejoicing in the Lord
“Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”
26. Romans 14:17 – The Kingdom of God is Joy
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
27. Galatians 5:22-23 – Fruits of the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
28. Psalm 118:24 – Rejoice in the Day the Lord Has Made
“The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”
29. Nehemiah 8:10 – The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength
“Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'”
30. 1 Peter 4:7-9 – Love and Hospitality in Celebration
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”
31. Isaiah 55:1 – Invitation to Feast on God’s Goodness
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.”
32. Luke 7:34 – The Accusation Against Jesus
“The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'”
33. Matthew 6:16-18 – Fasting with the Right Motive
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.”
34. Psalm 150:4-6 – Praise with Instruments
“Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe.”
35. Acts 2:46-47 – Fellowship and Celebration
“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.”
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Partying
The Bible’s teachings on partying emphasize that celebration, when done with the right heart, is a beautiful and joyful expression of God’s goodness.
God designed us to celebrate, and there are appropriate times for laughter, dancing, and feasting.
However, it’s important that our celebrations reflect His values: moderation, generosity, and self-control.
Whether celebrating life’s blessings or the redemption found in Christ, our focus should be on honoring God through our joy.
Excessive indulgence and self-centered revelry can easily lead us away from God, but a celebration rooted in love, gratitude, and integrity glorifies Him.
So, let us remember that our celebrations should reflect the joy of the Lord, and in all things, we should seek to honor Him with pure hearts and actions.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of joy and celebration.
Help me to celebrate in a way that honors You and reflects Your love.
Teach me to approach every party and gathering with gratitude and reverence for the blessings You’ve provided.
Let my celebrations be filled with generosity, kindness, and faith, and may they point others to Your goodness.
Help me avoid excess and indulgence, keeping my focus on You.
May every moment of joy remind me of Your grace, and may my life reflect Your light in all things. In Jesus’ name, Amen.