"It's The Bible Against The Bottle" by George Jones is a country song that explores the struggle between faith and temptation. The song depicts a battle for the soul of the narrator's father between his mother's religious beliefs (represented by the Bible) and the allure of alcohol and partying (represented by the bottle and party girls). The lyrics suggest that on Sundays, the father embraces his faith and attends church, singing "Rock of Ages," while on Mondays, he gives in to the temptations of the world and indulges in the "good times" enabled by alcohol and partying. The song acknowledges that faith has the power to move mountains and believes that the mother's strong faith will ultimately win the battle for the father's soul. However, it also acknowledges that there is a certain appeal to the sinful indulgences, such as the pleasures brought by drinking wine and the excitement of being around party girls. The lyrics seem to argue that the mother's unwavering faith, daily prayers, and gospel songs will ultimately prevail over the allure of sin. The final verse emphasizes the mother's kindness and her ability to consistently show the father the love of God. Overall, the song highlights the struggle between religious devotion and earthly temptations, ultimately conveying the message that faith and love can triumph over worldly desires.
