Almost universally, drunkenness is viewed in an immoral and negative light which the author uses when writing, “I do not blame the words, for they are, as it were, choice and precious vessels, but I do deplore the wine of error which was poured out to us by teachers already drunk.” (A, 1: XVI). By removing blame from the content of education when writing “I do not blame the words,” the reason for Augustine’s path away from God is directed towards “the wine of error.” This error, which already affects the teachers, turns the focus on earthly success instead of spiritual development. The author implies this meaning by comparing it to drunkenness in the sense that just as a drunkard is tempted away from responsibilities, the teachers tempt Augustine’s focus away from on God. The negative connotation associated with drunkenness sways the audience into thinking that the teachers are not in the correct state of mind to teach. This analogy therefore shows the audience that for one to learn about Christianity, they must not succumb to the idea that life is meant for gaining material possessions, just as they should not fall to temptation of drinking when responsibilities come
Almost universally, drunkenness is viewed in an immoral and negative light which the author uses when writing, “I do not blame the words, for they are, as it were, choice and precious vessels, but I do deplore the wine of error which was poured out to us by teachers already drunk.” (A, 1: XVI). By removing blame from the content of education when writing “I do not blame the words,” the reason for Augustine’s path away from God is directed towards “the wine of error.” This error, which already affects the teachers, turns the focus on earthly success instead of spiritual development. The author implies this meaning by comparing it to drunkenness in the sense that just as a drunkard is tempted away from responsibilities, the teachers tempt Augustine’s focus away from on God. The negative connotation associated with drunkenness sways the audience into thinking that the teachers are not in the correct state of mind to teach. This analogy therefore shows the audience that for one to learn about Christianity, they must not succumb to the idea that life is meant for gaining material possessions, just as they should not fall to temptation of drinking when responsibilities come