Addiction Kills Body and Soul
Difference: Habit and Addiction Addiction: Loss of control and freedom Habit: Can be removed if desired
Addiction Kills Body and Soul All Addiction is Sinful Unlawful behaviors: illegal drugs, pornography.... Lawful behaviors: 1 Cor. 16:12 anything that’s your master 1 Cor. 16:13 food, video games, internet, work, school, sports, recreation
Addiction Kills Body and Soul Avoid Sinful Behaviors 1 Th. 5:21-22 abstain from every form Rom. 12:9 abhor evil 1 Cor. 15:33 stay away from evil influences
Addiction Kills Body and Soul Exercise Self-Control Matt. 16:24 deny self, take up cross Acts 24:25 self-control necessary Matt. 15:17-20 control mind, control body 1 Cor. 9:24-25 like an athlete
Addiction Kills Body and Soul Solution: Walk By The Spirit Gal. 5:16-24 walk by Spirit 2 Pet. 1:3-10 power of God’s word 1 Pet. 3:10-12 power of prayer Eph. 3:20 inner power, strength
Addiction Kills Body and Soul