Your absolutely right I am an addict and have been saved I've struggled with this sin for many years and it has made me become more aware of the need for god in my life. That means reading his word and prayer.
This is so true! Justified after years in new age and occult. Suddenly I felt I was no longer up to it. Years in nightlife I no longer like disco music or house music - even throwed away some records. As I throwed away books. (Similar to the witches that burned all that as in the Bible - but just read that passage later, and laughed and thanked God ❤️). To God be the Glory! He takes care of His children! ❤️
Amen! He certainly does. Praise our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 'For it is God who worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure', Philippians 2:13.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
".it's never just saying no to something. At the same time, we're saying yes to the will of God." Incredible words of wisdom. Thank you very much, Dr. Caldwell. Glory be to God.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
While I appreciate this discussion about addictions, I do not think that only characterizing addiction "Obviously this is a result of a sinful flesh" is helpful. Addiction is both a moral choice and a physical disease. To treat one and not the other will not properly address all the myriad challenges associated with this difficult struggle.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
It’s completely lost on me why drug addiction/substance use disorder should not be thought of as a disease?! Besides drug addiction being rooted in neurochemistry, there’s drug withdrawal/dependence. A physical ailment you cannot control anymore you can control while having the flu. Addiction and substance use disorder is a habit or disposition that’s regarded as being harmful to that person. That’s literally just the definition of disease. People can control if they do drugs, but they can’t control having addiction or SUD. Having the addiction itself is not sin anymore than having major depressive disorder. There is a reason why hundreds of thousands of doctors and medical professionals in the US address it as a disease. In contrast to Christian religious drug treatment, considering and treating it rightfully as a disease is overall the most effective, profitable, and helpful way to produce long periods of sobriety without relapse. Not considering it as a disease is completely inappropriate. Treatment plans are best led by a clinician. Especially when you fail to address it as it is-a disease and mental illness.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
I understand as a therapist why you and others describe addiction as a disease. However, At the root of any addiction (food, drugs, shopping etc) is sin, specifically the sin of idolatry. Our flesh is always looking for ways outside of God to avoid pain and enhance pleasure.
Born again and baptised and still struggling with past sins.
Your absolutely right I am an addict and have been saved I've struggled with this sin for many years and it has made me become more aware of the need for god in my life. That means reading his word and prayer.
I have done everything you have said. I am 4 years clean and sober
This is so true! Justified after years in new age and occult. Suddenly I felt I was no longer up to it. Years in nightlife I no longer like disco music or house music - even throwed away some records. As I throwed away books. (Similar to the witches that burned all that as in the Bible - but just read that passage later, and laughed and thanked God ❤️). To God be the Glory!
He takes care of His children! ❤️
Amen! He certainly does. Praise our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 'For it is God who worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure', Philippians 2:13.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
I have a cigarette addiction,i pray and plead for victory.
This is the truth 100% 🙌🏻 thank you so much for this 🙏🏻✝️
".it's never just saying no to something. At the same time, we're saying yes to the will of God." Incredible words of wisdom. Thank you very much, Dr. Caldwell. Glory be to God.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
I need help
My addiction is the hardest thing I’ve ever dealt with. My back pain is crippling…if not for my back pain I’d stop taking them.
In my experience, the meds make the pain worse.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
While I appreciate this discussion about addictions, I do not think that only characterizing addiction "Obviously this is a result of a sinful flesh" is helpful. Addiction is both a moral choice and a physical disease. To treat one and not the other will not properly address all the myriad challenges associated with this difficult struggle.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
we all sin and make mistakes all you have to do is ask for help from god / jesus he can fix you
i did it the hard way by myself yes it was hard but it was wourth it // i have been off drugs sence 1970s
It’s completely lost on me why drug addiction/substance use disorder should not be thought of as a disease?! Besides drug addiction being rooted in neurochemistry, there’s drug withdrawal/dependence. A physical ailment you cannot control anymore you can control while having the flu. Addiction and substance use disorder is a habit or disposition that’s regarded as being harmful to that person. That’s literally just the definition of disease. People can control if they do drugs, but they can’t control having addiction or SUD. Having the addiction itself is not sin anymore than having major depressive disorder. There is a reason why hundreds of thousands of doctors and medical professionals in the US address it as a disease. In contrast to Christian religious drug treatment, considering and treating it rightfully as a disease is overall the most effective, profitable, and helpful way to produce long periods of sobriety without relapse. Not considering it as a disease is completely inappropriate. Treatment plans are best led by a clinician. Especially when you fail to address it as it is-a disease and mental illness.
Why are Christians addicted? How to overcome addiction? For more details, please watch the sermon of the Light of Wisdom Church, welcome everyone to study and discuss together. Video “Happiness Increases Greed, and Greed Increases Suffering ｜The Essence of Happiness & True Freedom 03”
If you think it makes sense, we must not only believe it ourselves, but also spread it to more people. Evangelism is not only the job of pastors, but also the responsibility of every believer. This is also the aspect that the Lord values most when ascending to the kingdom of heaven.
How do you medically cure someone of drug addiction?
I understand as a therapist why you and others describe addiction as a disease. However, At the root of any addiction (food, drugs, shopping etc) is sin, specifically the sin of idolatry. Our flesh is always looking for ways outside of God to avoid pain and enhance pleasure.
Nobody knows anything. People give advice and it's usually useless. The only help you're gonna get is from Jesus and He may or may not help you.