Addiction is the condition of being enslaved to a habit or practice to such an extent that stopping it would cause severe trauma. Â It refers to anything that controls us, especially things that are not constructive or helpful.
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James 1:13-15 describes the cycle of temptation – from desire to action to consequences. The problem with addictions is that they offer short term relief (pleasure) but they also create long term problems (pain).
Addictions and some habits are so firmly established in our lives that they seem insurmountable barriers.
Many people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol have seen the destruction their addiction has done to themselves,
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Finding freedom from addictions is not easy. However, it can be done. It requires a structured strategy, persistence and God’s help. There are no hopeless situations in Christ. Your habits and addictions are no exception.
We should seek to not be mastered or enslaved by anything (1 Cor.6:12; 10:23).
Title: Freedom from Addictions
– Pastor Olusegun Abraham
Size: 27MB
Duration: 1:18:12
