![]() It is socially acceptable and legal.Īlcohol is a drug. Yes, nicotine is a drug just like alcohol and cocaine. They have smoked for years and every attempt at quitting seems to take them further away from hope. I have many drug addict friends who are professing born again believers. Once in the blood stream and brain-it is there with all the present screams and future memories. Glenn Harrell Bi-vocational Minister, writer I hope you will take what Ron says to heart.ĭrugs become a coping mechanism for those who think they have no other means of dealing with pain and fear. That life is available for all who come to the lord Messiah Jesus and desire to live in him according to faith-obedience. Thank God, He has provided the means by which we can be free and that He gave His uniquely begotten son in order that we may have life, and walk in newness of life, walk in the spirit and as such overcome the desires of the flesh.Īmazing grace that saves a wretch like me and gives me the strength to be set free from the bondage of sin, to regard the old man as dead and enables me to walk in newness of life, in resurrection life. If anyone come to God with a contrite and humble repentant heart seeking His help in anything He hears and will give more of the power of His spirit to all who ask in a right attitude of mind.Īddiction to anything whether it is drugs, alcohol, sex, money, power are all signs that the sin in us is exercising its control and those who are in such a position are in a condition of bondage. God looks on the heart of anyone who approaches him and acts accordingly. I will pray for him now.īruce Lyon Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly A person with substance abuse problems and who also prays to God for relief and help is on the right track. The most important thing you can do is pray for him and continue to do so. It is totally dependent upon the person and how much they readily submit to Jesus upon being saved. The longer you walk with the Lord, the stronger your armor will become, but most times it does not happen over night. Unlike what some denominations may teach, Christians still struggle against sin and will do so until the Lord takes us home. I become totally dependent upon Him to deliver me, because I know that I Am losing the battle and it will take a miracle to deliver me. ![]() Tell him tor cry out to Him and He will deliver your brother.It's usually when I feel like I Am on the edge of losing my battle with drugs, that my relationship with Jesus becomes most fervent in my life. The most important question is, does he have a relationship with Jesus? So yes, if your brother has truly given his life to Jesus, he can be saved and still struggle with addiction to drugs. I know that I Am saved, because I have a relationship with Jesus and because he speaks to me.Įven though I still struggle with this sin at times, I keep the Lord close and He continues to deliver me every time I backslide and will continue to do so until I Am totally free. I myself have struggled with drug addiction and very recently as well. Ronald Cernohorsky Child of the Most High All Christians struggle with sin in a particular area.
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