Victory Over

ADDICTIONS

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1

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Our freedom was bought by Christ on the crossOur freedom was bought by Christ on the cross

God expects us to receive and walk God expects us to receive and walk in the freedom that he paid forin the freedom that he paid for

What is Addiction?What is Addiction?

1. Addiction is 1. Addiction is bondagebondageA man is a slave to whatever A man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. has mastered him. 2 Peter 2: 192 Peter 2: 19

Those Those controlled by controlled by the sinful the sinful nature cannot nature cannot please God. please God. Romans 8:8Romans 8:8

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What is Addiction?What is Addiction?

2. Addiction is 2. Addiction is slaveryslavery to sin to sinWe know that the law We know that the law is spiritual; but I am is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. slave to sin. Rom 7:14Rom 7:14

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Addictions Can Be Broken

Addictions Can Be Broken By:

1. The grace of GodThe grace of God is not just the guarantee of forgiveness if we fall, it is the power to keep us from falling

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:11-12

2. Confession and prayerWe need others to help us walk in freedom:* We confess to God and to each other* We pray to God and for each other

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16

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3. Surrender to GodUltimately our victory depends on our relationship with God. We must fully submit and surrender to him.

Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. Romans 6:13

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4. Being filled with the Holy SpiritWhen we empty ourselves from sin, addictions, and bad habits, we cannot just stay empty. We must be filled with the Holy Spirit on a daily basis.

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18

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