Revelation #45: (part 1 of 3) What is addiction?
Types of Addiction (mine was toxic relationships and nearly destroyed my life) …
-Substance Addictions (ex. alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, anti-anxiety drugs, inhalants, opioids, adderall, cocaine, methamphetamine, tobacco/nicotine – smoking/vaping)
-Non-Substance Addictions (ex. gambling, eating, exercising/dieting, shopping, shoplifting/risky behaviors, sex, pornography, gaming, internet/technology, toxic relationships)
(part 1) Question: What is addiction?
A) Genetics, mental health conditions, and/or environmental factors contributing to a chronic brain disorder (a disease). (According to Cleveland Clinic)
B) Willful sin, disobedience, AND bondage influenced by demonization (demonic influence, oppression, control, attack) of a person’s mind, heart, body, and/or spirit.
C) In MANY CASES both A and B (Environmental Factors + Spiritual Battles)
Answer: C) In MANY CASES both A and B
Sin Comes from the World
For all that is in the world—the lust and sensual craving of the flesh and the lust and longing of the eyes and the boastful pride of life [pretentious confidence in one’s resources or in the stability of earthly things]—these do not come from the Father, but are from the world. ~1 John 2:16 (AMP)
But even if our gospel is [in some sense] hidden [behind a veil], it is hidden [only] to those who are perishing; among them the god of this world [Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelieving to prevent them from seeing the illuminating light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. ~2 Corinthians 4:3-4
Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.] ~1 Peter 5:8-9 (AMP)
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. ~1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
