Addiction

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The devotion of a person to something, whether sin in general or food, alcohol or wealth in particular, so as to become dependent upon it. A person will never be satisfied in such a state of slavery. The answer to addiction is self-control through the resources of the new life in Christ.

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Addiction is the consequence of sin

2 Peter 2:19 NIV
They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for “people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.”
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Addiction to food, alcohol or drugs is to become dependent upon them

Philippians 3:18–19 NIV
For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.
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Mark 10:21–22 NIV
Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.
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Addiction never satisfies

Addiction to sinful habits does not satisfy

Romans 6:20–21 NIV
When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death!

Addiction to food, alcohol or drugs does not satisfy

Ecclesiastes 6:7 NIV
Everyone’s toil is for their mouth, yet their appetite is never satisfied.
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Addiction to wealth does not satisfy

Ecclesiastes 5:10 NIV
Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.
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The answer to addiction: self-control through the new life in Christ

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