A person is a slave to that which controls him. When I am controlled from within, I cannot escape because wherever I go, there I am. Now this person panics because he is trapped so he tries to convince himself that he is not trapped and that he can quit this addiction at any time.
This is the beginning lie. Satan is the father of all lies. God is the Father of life! ….. The path of addiction is a downward path to destruction. There is no light or life at the other end. The further down this path, the more difficult it is to come back out. I can quit at any time,,,,, it is good for me,,,,, but, everyone is doing it,,,,, this is what cool people do,,, Are all lies. In general, addicted people are liers; first to themselves and then to others. literal death lurks here, waiting to pounce and drag the person into slavery where they are now owned by something else. We all watch in horror as we see those around us dying of drug overdoses. These addictions separate us into lonely places where we die alone.
This all sounds terrible. Let’s do something lighter. Let’s discuss this over a cup of coffee!! or maybe tea!! Now, most people don’t lie about the fact that they are addicted to coffee or tea or sugar.
God is all about transparency. In Him is light and life and there is no darkness at all. ???? Sooo here is the light shining on the trap. An addiction that kills isn’t static. There is a continual need for more and stronger and more intense and greater risks are taken because it didn’t bite me yet. I am now doing what I never would have done back when this started. My clear reasoning is gone and I am now doing stupid things that are harming myself and others. The addiction is now my master. I have now become a fool doing foolish things. And, this all started from one drink?? WoW…
What, then, is the best way to live and enjoy real, genuine life!? Totally shun and avoid the dark side. Don’t even go near there. Instead, mature and enjoy real life with Jesus and those who follow Him daily. Make solid connections with those who are walking and maturing in the bright light of truth and life. These connections will lead to life giving relationships that bring life with no regrets!