Addiction
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· 14 viewsThe 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
Addiction is the consequence of sin
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
Addiction to food, alcohol or drugs is to become dependent upon them
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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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 never satisfies
Addiction to sinful habits does not satisfy
Addiction to sinful habits does not satisfy
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
Addiction to food, alcohol or drugs does not satisfy
Everyone’s toil is for their mouth,
yet their appetite is never satisfied.
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Addiction to wealth does not satisfy
Addiction to wealth does not satisfy
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
The answer to addiction: self-control through the new life in Christ
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