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How Do I Finally Stop?
Part 3 of 6 of the series “Out Of
Control”
February 17,
2008 Pastor
The Addiction WHO
Addiction affects both the (weak)
and the (strong)
I
Weak people (giving in) or looking for a place to (hide)
I
Strong people who can’t (stop) until they’ve won or (conquered)
The Addiction WHAT
Addiction .
. .
. . . means habits or behaviors
that (take over) a person
. . . is characterized by not being
able to (stop easily)
. . . is often (chemical) or
(psychological) related
. . . is (destructive) in nature
The Addiction WHY
WHY is addiction wrong?
Certain addictions are wrong because
of what they (involve)
“Flee the evil desires of
youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who
call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
2 Timothy 2:22
“Submit yourselves, then, to
God. Resist the devil, and he will flee
from you.”
James 4:7
Certain addictions are wrong because
they take over your (priorities)
“For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:21
Certain addictions are wrong because
they take over your (physical) body
“Do you not know that your
body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from
God? You are not your own; you were
bought at a price. Therefore honor God
with your body.”
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Addiction at its core is wrong because
it challenges the (Lordship) of your life
“Why do you call me ‘Lord,
Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?”
Luke 6:46
THE ADDICTION PRINCIPLE
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Anything that challenges you for Lordship of your life and (wins)
is prone to be an addiction
THE ADDICTION TRUTH
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Addiction is (pseudo-power)
“They exchanged the truth of
God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator
– who is forever praised. Amen.”
Romans 1:25
THE ADDICTION REALITY
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Addiction has (consequences)
“Because of this, God gave
them over to shameful lusts.”
Romans 1:26a
“Although they know God’s
righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only
continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.”
Romans 1:32