There's another thread about the Word of Wisdom that you might find helpful- here. It might help you learn more about the commandment to abstain from alcohol so you can connect it to the Bible- and explain it to your uncle- more effectively.
Ultimately, the premise of the Word of Wisdom (section 89 in the Doctrine and Covenants) lies in the fact that we believe God continues to give His children specific revelation for their time and circumstances. Perhaps explaining that to your uncle might help him understand.
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2 Nephi 2:25: Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.
2 Nephi 25:23, 26: For we labor diligently... to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do... And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.
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