Is addiction a sign that someone is not a Christian?

[@thestraightroad305]

One thing that really bothers me is that someone with an addiction to alcohol is shunned, looked down on and avoided...but obese people are given positions in ministry and their issues are ignored, tolerated, and never discussed as addiction, sin, or anything out of the ordinary.

[@lawrencestanley8989]

Well, Charles Spurgeon was overweight and usually had a cigar sticking out of his face... So the question becomes one of where do we draw the line?

[@Panhorst]

Friend many obese people have biological problems and their weight is not associated with gluttony.

[@claydoyle6649]

I believe you used obesity as an example - not a disqualifier. It's not a bad point. Some simply do not control their eating habits. Though, alcohol is obviously an emotionally and spiritually altering elimenent that can lead to debauchery and physical abuse of spouse and family. ( And those in bar brawls) As well, no one ever had a deadly head-on collision because they were overweight! And many have thyroid and diabetic disorders. The Apostle Paul had difficulty with eyesight. Moses had difficulty with speech. Neither of which disability remotely compares to alcholism! Regarding Spurgeon. We have no idea about his cigar smoking as to how God saw it. 'Oh. Babe Ruth was a glutton and drinker so, no problem'! Yeh. Players who use that dumb idealism are last picked at picknic softball games. Why do we always choose to adopt the poorer habits of our heroes!

[@edmonddantes3640]

I think you might be referring to D.L. Moody not Charles Spurgeon

[@JoshuaW86]

@@lawrencestanley8989 I've never seen a picture of Spurgeon with a cigar. Lies.

[@nz1972]

He's not wrong but it has to be said that if a Christian confesses to a friend that he struggles with a runaway tongue that hurts people,he appears humble, but if he confesses to an addiction of some sort he's seen as untrustworthy and very much found lacking.The way we treat brothers and sisters struggling this way needs to change, we need to see each other through Jesus's eyes not our own..

[@wk1810]

Amen!

[@thecarlitosshow7687]

So true Amen! 🙏🏾✝️

[@jimkraft9445]

First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the TRUTH is not in us. We are all sinners to a degree because we are not perfect. Romans 4:5-8. AMAZING GRACE, JESUS PAID IT ALL AND WE PAID 0. You cannot boast in 0. Romans 3:26-28. John 10:28-29. John 3:18. John 6:47. Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Gods word and He cannot lie. Romans 6:23 For the penalty of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is ETERNAL LIFE. No one can earn it. Romans 11:6. We can earn rewards in heaven, First Corinthians 3:11-15, but we cannot earn heaven. John 3:18

[@K4GED]

"if a Christian confesses to a friend that he struggles with a runaway tongue that hurts people,he appears humble" WHAT?? Where do you get that idea?

[@teecee8263]

I cry and pray for my addiction to be taken away by any means possible. I have tried many things and am stuck in a circle.

[@forcedcobra]

The only thing that helped me was getting more of Jesus through his word. The more of him I have in my life the less of the world I want and those past strongholds in my life. Keep your head up and I prayed for you. You’re fighting from victory.

[@sandramerimee6957]

I am here with you.. I have all the tools and knowledge to stop but the big question he asked, my answer was no. A part of me prays like you to have the addiction taken away and I think I use the term addiction as an excuse to go back into the circle again. I believe the lies and succumb again and get the same results. When will I learn?

[@tbaby5650]

​@@sandramerimee6957 I'm from the bayous south Louisiana. I've had a nde like when I was 18 . do you think a person who has addictions and dies with those addictions but still believes in God and tries to be the best Christian even though can't fight addiction is worthy of heaven ?

[@sandramerimee6957]

@@tbaby5650 None of us our worthy of heaven first of all. Our salvation depends on what He has done for us, not what we have done. A true believer will repent of the act of drunkenness and try to stop with help, prayer and the power of God's word. I find I a m stronger to get away from the cravings when I am in scripture and prayer everyday. We have to get to a place in our mind and hearts that creates a will that doesn't want it anymore. We won't crave what we don't want. Educate yourself about what the chemical is that we are putting in our bodies and how it affects it. Lacking in the power of the Holy Spirit leaves us desolate. Keep repenting and get back up and start another day.

[@tbaby5650]

@@sandramerimee6957 I agree and I have that 1 addiction I can't seem to shake because every 30 days I get that rx . When I go thru wds guess what I'm fine then a few days later I'm n line at the pharmacy. Been a endless battle going on since I was 24 . I don't see addiction as an excuse to sin . Yes I would love to stop going back but honestly it's hard . Maybe 1 day I will stop for myself n my family . But do I think it's a straight way ticket to hell . I don't. I know God is a merciful father . I'm not going to spend every minute listening to a human telling me I may are not be hell bound from my addiction. Humans seem to love doing that . Yes I will continue to read and try all I can do but no man are women knows my heart r pain lile God the father . Take care

[@kaysonrhodes5482]

We all fall short of the glory of God. Jesus lived a perfect sinless life put your hope in Jesus

[@Americanivcesku]

What a solid Biblical explanation and challenge.

[@jillperkins-sanders537]

Thank you so much for addressing this question. We mustn't fool ourselves into thinking, believing that, because it's an addiction, God understands and will overlook that "besetting sin". Who/what do I love more? My idol I'm addicted to or my Savior, Jesus Christ? It was so hard to save us! Can we not see what God the Father and God the Son went through for us? Addictions are of Satan. Claim victory by abstaining one minute at a time, from doing the thing that makes us weep at night, makes us cry out to God!! I'm sorry!! Please deliver me!! Save me from myself!! Make me hate this sin enough to give it up, for Christ's sake and for my eternity.

[@stephengreater1689]

My dad died as an alcoholic. It's hard to reconcile his seed of faith with this addiction. I hope I see him in glory.

[@clarkkent7679]

I agree with this wholeheartedly. . although one thing I would mention is when it comes to being kind and not harsh... I think it wise to define what is kind and what is harsh. Bc i would tell someone the truth out of love even if they thought it unkind or got their feelings hurt.

[@ObiDaveKenobi5587]

Wow!!! God grant me a true and repentant heart. God forgive my substance abuse....teach me to change

[@willscott9435]

Thanks Burk, needed to hear this today.

[@jameszimmerman2965]

There's a HUGE difference between justification and sanctification...and sanctification is a life long process...and after a lifetime of walking faithfully w/ CHRIST, not one of us will have "arrived," nor be able to stand up to His Measure. Why don't people understand the righteousness of GOD? Because they're still seeking to establish their own. I love this ministry because they emphasize much of the reformed/Biblical teachings of Calvin and Luther, and expose the heresy of Pelagianism, etc. Yet it seems to me how easily we drift away, carried by the currents of our thoughts and explanations...dragged by an undertow of what we really do not see or understand, creating labels and taking pride in our own merits. That in itself, can be an addiction...human nature...a religious spirit. Thank GOD we have hope! He's risen from the dead! AND He will finish what He started-Philippians 1:6. HALLELUJAH! I've walked with Him for quite some time now...and the longer I walk with Him, the more I realize, He alone truly is worthy of glory and honour. 30 years ago I would have said amen to that statement...but would not have understood as I do today. Ephesians 2:8-9. Because of Calvary He has unlimited patience-1st Timothy 1:16-for those who truly Trust & Believe in Him.

[@brianperry6287]

I couldn't even said it even better! Amen! Thank you for teaching from the Word of God! 🙏👍✝️📖❤️

[@apeculiargentleman6925]

For a much more comprehensive answer read _The mortification of sin_ by John Owen.

[@inTruthbyGrace]

For a much more comprehensive answer read _The Bible_ by God

[@deannashaw5393]

@@inTruthbyGrace amen..you are so right!

[@addjoaprekobaah5914]

@@inTruthbyGrace do not despise good Christian books. They are God's gift to the church.

[@inTruthbyGrace]

@@addjoaprekobaah5914 God's gift to the church is the TRUTH by which we are sanctified (John 17:17), by which we are quickened (Psalm 119:25, 50, 107), the very Spirit of life (John 6:63,68), and the incorruptible seed by which we are literally born again (1Pet 1:23).

[@addjoaprekobaah5914]

@@inTruthbyGrace God gives teachers to the church. It will be unwise to ignore the humongous illumination given to us through godly men concerning God's word. Yes God's word comes first and the other supplements it. It is the neglect of the later that has plunged some into serious error. The last time I checked, the Holy Spirit was not giving history, cultural, grammar and other lessons that helps bridge the gab when it comes to biblical literacy. You may think it's humility, it's pride and it leads to ignorance of God's word, and thank God for the Calvinists.

[@carolinepearce2586]

Pls pray for me I have a opiate addiction, have done for years . I came back to God this year. I am really struggling. I ask for forgiveness and have the best intentions but I'm still finding my self in the same situation, taking thses drugs then being ashamed and regretful. I need to break this circle .

[@carolinepearce2586]

@farmercist thank you ❤

[@tbaby5650]

I have the same sin

[@denisethomson7685]

🙏🙏🙏keep asking in prayer Our Lord will give you victory .

[@cee_cee_chaos]

I also struggle with addiction

[@tbaby5650]

@@cee_cee_chaos I have a norco problem ? What is yours if u don't mind me asking

[@davidrobinson5180]

He had me 100% until he said "If you can't go to your elder and your church and talk to them about your sin, cause you're afraid, you probably need to find a church where they'll be ready to show you grace...". "Probably" was the wrong word. Many, if not most, who would identify with that condition, feel afraid to do it. But God, in James 5, commands us to go to elders, regardless of fear. If, after going to the elders, you see they are not willing to show grace or address the sin with you, then you can look elsewhere.

[@codyh39]

I can almost agree with this but there was a certain inflection in the way that he said "probably" that certainly insinuated that you 'need' to find a different church. I speak the same way and in the same manner of speech which is why I was able to pinpoint his meaning as almost rhetorical. I will grant though that he should have chosen to be more literal and direct during this question, I think he executed the answer QUITE well. However, you are right in that if he was being genuine about saying as a probably and not certainly, there would be a problem.

[@davidrobinson5180]

@Nj Rh Yes.

[@jkvarley8443]

Practice choosing not fighting. Choose because you can and your sinful nature says, yes but do it anyway. Don't wait for a sign or 3 years of modern church therapy lessons We are sinners, we are the way we are so choose. I'm well aware that it's not comfortable to do what we should in case anyone says, but we can, and we can and we can. We just don't want to, we would rather do wrong. We have to accept the feeling of discomfort in not because it's what will happen every time we are tempted. God bless you family forever, I hope you learn to enjoy choosing right no matter what it costs and ill see you with the Lord regardless

[@Goldtaker23]

Ive tried to get accountability but I found ways round it Ive tried to repent I keep going back so ive ended up in a defeated state while I still desire to be free I dont have the strength to resist and ive prayed for strength but either im not a true Christian so He dosent answer or im praying wrong or He is answering and im not seeing it somehow either way I just want to be free and love god put Him first and truly love Him I hate being like this I want to rip all sin out of me

[@davidolukayode5464]

Check out "Delivered by desire" audiobook on I'll be honest KZbin channel. It would really help in understanding some things. Addictions are problems of our desires indeed. May the Lord make us grow more in sanctification.

[@Goldtaker23]

@@davidolukayode5464 Amen to that brother! 🙂

[@robertgarrett9503]

Its just me but... I dont really feel that he truly answered the question

[@frankpichardo5299]

In simple terms, he did: Addictions aren’t a sign someone isn’t a believer. They just have to seek help to tackle that area.

[@davidlewis4875]

He didn’t answer the question. He talked about what to do, but not if the person is save. He compared saying unkind things without knowing it to being strung out of meth and heroine.

[@dionnetezeno4946]

@@frankpichardo5299 I thank you so very very, much for stating this, I am a Bible believing Christan, and I have be questioning my salvation, because my drug addiction to pills, I haven't been able to quit permanently, I know, and believe Christ Jesus can do all things, and I just keep praying he will deliver me from it, forever.i can't on my own, but I had been depressed believing that because I have not yet overcome this sin, I wasn't one of his. Thank you so much for staying that. And if you see this reply, I would be greatful for you to reply back to me. Once again I thank u soooo much! May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you, Amen.🙏♥️♥️♥️💓💞.

[@frankpichardo5299]

@@dionnetezeno4946 Prayer is an essential part of the Christian walk, however, only prayer is just “part” of it. Renewing your mind with the reading of Scripture is also essential. Example: If you don’t have sound doctrine, your prayers will be poor. I used to pray thinking that prayer had power. There’s no power in prayer, only God has the power to help us, but we must also understand that He is sovereign. Blessings.

[@Just.The.Next.Step.]

All sin is addictive

[@debjesic]

Yes! But if it's got the better of you and you cannot achieve victory over that sin, plz pray and ask Christ to help you if your sincere and really want to stop what your doing that offends God pray and ask him to help you! I promise you he will he will orchestrate a perfect solution and help you, I know , he helped me! Shalom!

[@jasonfuller8111]

This helped me very much. Thank you Sir

[@joshstacy7241]

Of course certain sins are worse and more detestable than others, but just one sin no matter the severity would send a person to hell without the forgiveness or mercy and grace of our Savior. The problem is how sincere are you to deal with it, but even with that Paul says the things I want to do I dont do and the things I do not want to do this I keep on doing ! Who will save me from my wretched and wicked ways ? Thanks be to my Savior the Lord Jesus Christ ! In this body or flesh you will battle till Christ comes to restore you. I'm not condoning sin by any means, but I'm also not saying I've arrived and completely free of ever sinning again you would be woefully wrong in thinking you have in this life. Christ is able to help you daily to live by the spirit and not by the flesh which we should crucify daily.

[@tbaby5650]

I'm from the bayous south Louisiana. I've had a nde like when I was 18 . do you think a person who has addictions and dies with those addictions but still believes in God and tries to be the best Christian even though can't fight addiction is worthy of heaven ?

[@YeshuaSaves3]

Wow I just had a brief moment of a what if scenario. That what if scenario was what if I was a nonchristian listening to this guy speak? I wouldn’t know more than half the words he is using but as a Christian it’s easy to understand. That is a blessing in disguise.

[@isaiahsmith1289]

This Was Good 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ericwhitepinepackard6920]

Amen!

[@Chuck883]

All great points. Thank you

[@syciuplyte8494]

This really helped me a lot! THANK YOU!

[@RavnerRavner]

if you don't know... just say so.

[@user-hn6ld5zb5q]

Thankyou for this. Truly wonderful. Praise Jesus

[@incorruptibleword4513]

Addiction is a sign of spiritual bondage for sure. Addicts need deliverance or they will and do face judgment it may not always be a sin but it is sinful and leads to the sin of idolatry. How? Well inevitably the will of God will be for a believer to choose righteousness but alas the addiction says otherwise and the addict ends up disobeying grieving the holy spirit being enslaved to the will of the flesh. Pray for and encourage a believer in addiction always giving them hope and reason to fight to be free.

[@timgreen1835]

Jesus had all of God's wrath and judgment put upon him, so we could be justified for our sins, and were sealed with the Holy Spirit… Salvation is not by any kind of works whatsoever, or trying to become a better person. Simply put......Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission or forgiveness of sins. Salvation is a one time event, where we are justified and perfect to God, just as righteous and perfect as Jesus is. Hebrews 10....

[@incorruptibleword4513]

@@user-hq5ps7dx7d the more I learned about myself my weaknesses and how God saw me instead of how the world saw me the stronger I bacame mentally. Another thing that helped with my mental health was realising that a lot of what religious people say about God people and what is right or wrong is not actually what God says in the bible. Life is easier when you stop caring about things that don't benefit you. I just take life 1 day at a time. I will pray for your mental/spiritual health.

[@havesomecoffee133]

Perhaps examining the causes a person chooses to self medicate might yield more serious sin. Sin perpetrated by the unrepenting who happen to be the ones pointing fingers at the addicted. Let that settle for a minute..

[@rohi4912]

For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. Romans 7:15‭-‬25 KJV bible.com/bible/1/rom.7.15-25.KJV

[@mishkakasalapiy3222]

Rohi π - dude you need to get an ESV bible lol. Same thing just waay cleaner.

[@longhornsoftx]

NO, NOBODY IS!!!! At least I havent found one person yet! I have lost friends, and my social status has taken a NOSE DIVE because I walk with Christ, and I do not sin anymore (When I can help it) for example, going out drinking, doing bad things, etc etc etc. "And here is the big one that a lot of people do not want to think about, or don’t consider, but not only are we contrite, not only have we confessed that sin, but are we striving, truly striving to walk a consecrated life, apart from that sin?"

[@tabithanzunza266]

Wonderful

[@twocandles1108]

One thing that bothers me... is a real simple question was asked. And it took 8 minutes to answer

[@RobbDepp]

Amen AND amen!!!

[@Dan9Gonzalez]

awesome answer!

[@tbaby5650]

I'm from the bayous south Louisiana. I've had a nde like when I was 18 . do you think a person who has addictions and dies with those addictions but still believes in God and tries to be the best Christian even though can't fight addiction is worthy of heaven ?

[@tbaby5650]

@@user-mx3kh8rj1t thank u for the reply

[@tbaby5650]

@@user-mx3kh8rj1t yes it still doesn't help my peace of mind being what I am though . No excuses as to what I do I know I'm sick and want to do better . I just don't

[@tbaby5650]

@@user-mx3kh8rj1t I will go ahead and look the book up and give it a read . Thank you for taking your time out to talk about this with me . I know it's a touchy subject and I appreciate it alot . Blessings your way brother . Take care

[@Praise111]

God may bless you.#Goandinspirethepeople

[@sbag11]

Still waiting to hear the answer to the question in the title....is addiction a sign that someone is not a Christian?

[@jkvarley8443]

Sbag , no addiction is not a sign someone is not a christian. I knew a woman that was raped by her pastor and didn't want to go to church, also having alcohol problems. There are people that would say too her, well your a lukewarm Christian because if you go to church it's because your commanded to blah blah blah She needed love and didn't find it. Modern Christianity judges the Christian by how outwardly spiritual they seem, not the faith of the person.

[@TheLightShines]

@@jkvarley8443 😭

[@ralwoe]

The apostle Paul had an affliction, a thorn in the flesh that he had begged God to get rid of. The Bible doesn't tell us exactly what it was. It could've been a physical ailment or even an addiction of some kind. Whatever it was, God told him, "my grace is sufficient for you". However, I believe one should never condone sin because it has serious consequences. The Bible is very clear about that.

[@rcunninghsm9686]

What did Jesus Christ the son of God say to the thief on the cross next to him who believed in Jesus, today you will be with me in paradise!!

[@brianpeters5722]

Why is there no public confession from Ligonier regarding the sins from those prominent in the organization that were swept under the rug for so long? RC Jr and others in the organization…?

[@ThePlantoparadise]

Good video but you didn't answer the question of the title

[@thecarlitosshow7687]

That’s a really good answer, but he didn’t answer the question.

[@Apaul415]

Oh what a wise answer.

[@horsesense6173]

No. "...the Lord looks at the heart." - 1 Samuel 16 : 7.

[@michaelstanley4698]

1:58... Yes, as you say 'truly striving'... The 'good fight of faith' is a war against sin, and every work of the flesh; and 'the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through GOD to the pulling down of strongholds...' (2Cor.10:4-6). Jesus says to sincere believers, 'Strive/fight to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able!' (Luke 13:23,24). Thus, Christ is saying, Yes, few will be saved; those not willing to fight the good fight against sin will be 'thrust out' (Lu.13:24-28) as 'workers of iniquity', for knowing to do good, by faith/belief of the truth, and yet 'doing it not, to him it is sin' (James 4:17). Paul obviously sees it as black and white, 'for whatsoever is not of faith is sin' (Rom.14:22,23, 1Cor.15:33,34). Jesus says, '...the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it' (Lu.16:16).

[@jimkraft9445]

A believer, can be chastened by the Lord, even to losing our life, and our rewards in heaven, but not our salvation which was paid for by Jesus own blood sacrifice for all sin. First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a one over to Satan to kill the flesh, so that his Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. This born again Ephesians 4:30 believer, was sleeping with his fathers wife. Sick. He was about to lose his life, and the rewards he could have had in heaven, but He was still saved so as by fire. First Corinthians 3:15. God does chasten His children. But, Hebrews 13:5 He will never leave us or forsake us. He will never cast us out. John 6:37. He can not go back on His word. John 6:47 John 1:12 Romans 1:16 John 5:24 Romans 4:4-8.

[@jimkraft9445]

Man can do nothing to save himself. And we can do nothing to lose salvation by grace. If we could do one thing that would save us, then Jesus died in vain. We can only be saved by what He did for us, not by anything we do or do not do.

[@craigdrury2538]

thank you brother

[@tbaby5650]

@@jimkraft9445hell is also mentioned so much thru the Bible.

[@jimkraft9445]

John 3:18. Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God. Romans 4:5. Romans 3:26-28. John 3:16. Romans 6:23. The gift of God is eternal life because it can not be earned or worked for.

[@tbaby5650]

The wheeling a nashing of teeth ... the road is narrow to heaven but so wide to hell. So many verses ur leaving out

[@JoshuaW86]

If you listen to Ray Comfort, if you sin you were never saved. Honestly, I am so confused.

[@MrGTO86]

Sometimes Ray Comfort is very unhelpful.

[@leonardoarispe879]

Do NOT listen to Ray Comfort. Rom 11: 6

[@TheLightShines]

Oh my goodness forreal I looked at his site and it looked like I was a false convert so I burst into tears smh.

[@Charvismallory]

Don't listen to ray comfort.. try watchwoman65 or Robert breaker

[@dianadattilo7558]

Too bad the question posed in the title was not answered.

[@joshuaarmendariz9246]

?wat are you doing watching harry potter for

[@memoryreay2179]

Exactly. Mixing the dark with the light. Very disappointing.

[@ta3p-theannex3project84]

Addiction is a illness not a sin.

[@bailujen8052]

But a sinful illness Also if you are going to read the bible do not associate Pauk in there because Jesus warned he is he antichrist Which means no ephesians, no galatians etc.

[@DogSoldier1948]

How can a church help you get the help you need. I thought the Holy spirit was your help.Church can't do that for you. That help comes from above not the church

[@Panhorst]

The church is instituted by God and it's very purpose is for a place of healing and restoration. In the scriptures the Apostles warn against people who made it a practice of not going to church because God is love and he has designed the church for a place of mutual edification a place where we all work together through the Holy Spirit different gifts to bring about transformation and this is joined together by Holy Communion. When God sees people being obedient to his command to get together and worship him he begins to do mighty things in the hearts of the people. It is a test. God commands us to get together and worship Him and those who abandon the church and disobey the Lord suffer harm outside of church. Watch out that Satan does not turn your mind away from the fellowship of the family of God. For we know in Scripture God has said to us whoever does not love his brother is a liar and the truth is not in them. Yes the Holy Spirit is the one who renews us daily but we are commanded by God to come together as a family and love one another. There are some circumstances where people cannot come together except for in a basement or in a small group some people cannot come together at all for other reasons and God is able to help them because the Lord never leaves his people who he has given His Spirit. My objective is to help you understand friend it is very important to find a church that loves the Lord and is obedient to the word of God and be a part of that fellowship for your edification and theirs because you are important to the body. The scripture says when all parts of the body are working together and are healthy it builds the whole temple of God up and we are that Temple. Grace and peace

[@ethan9868]

I guess the inspired word was wrong when it said, "bear each other's burdens" (Galatians 6:2) ."

[@dist221]

Is usage of medicine for anxiety, sleeping disorder prescribed by a doctor a sin?

[@lauragarrard919]

No,if not abused.God bless.

[@RavnerRavner]

ask your doctor

[@tomw6271]

is self righteousness a sign some is not a Christian like worrying about who is and who isn't? that's between the Holy Spirit and the sinner. and do you really care abour the sinner or just about being better than other people and knowing more? seriously consider those things because they're as much sins as addiction, hate, stealing and sexual sin

[@joshstacy7241]

Yes self righteous is like the pharisees they are a great example people can fall into that easily.

[@bearman631]

I missed his answer?

[@carlosmolina7330]

That whole thing was the answer. In short, the answer is no but if the addicted person does not have those qualities he described, he/she may not be a Christian. Then addiction does become sign.

[@bearman631]

@@carlosmolina7330 Thank you. I just did not hear it clearly stated. I assumed that was the answer.

[@milescoverdale5676]

No answer specifically given. It is always the same with present day nominal believers that they can put forth a straight question and leave the answer for us to find out, because the speaker does not know the answer, only is seeking to draw people to him by presenting an attractive question.

[@bearman631]

@@milescoverdale5676 you got it. That was my point. I think his implication is correct, but for those who dont know scripture, it could go either way.

[@milescoverdale5676]

I appreciate straight, down to earth talking, nothing ambiguous, as Christ taught us to be. I find that Neo-Evangelical camp is not straight talking, plain, but talks for the sake of talking, and again Christ teaches us to be plain, precise, and not use a shed load of rhetoric to explain things.

[@claydoyle6649]

Where is the Gospel in this presentation? It is the power of God unto salvation... in this life and that which is to come. I wish him well, but I wouldn't recommend him to the'regular guy'. The Gospel, people support, and love for those caught in addiction and broken families. Christ for all!

[@reza_shak]

The question is for believers, not unbelievers.

[@parakletos333]

Sin of alchohol? Surely havent heard of that in the Bible

[@datchet11]

I think he means getting drunk.

[@c.g.ryderii2405]

Alcoholism

[@josephp9747]

2 John 1:6 KJB ☝️

[@ruthsmith739]

Jesus paid for our sins and once we trust on him, the holy spirit will guide us. We are not meant to live in fear. Read Paul 2 Corinthians 6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

[@denisethomson7685]

♥️💯🙏

[@johnmark2022]

What happened to his right hand?

[@Counselor-wo9dy]

Accident in a wood shop, I read.....

[@josephbrack4603]

john mark someone poo poo'ed on it

[@jermaineasu]

He chopped his fingers sometime after quitting the Backstreet Boys. He started to despise singing & dancing so quit after a couple of months of rehearsals

[@jimkraft9445]

Repent of your sins is not in the bible. We are not to add words to the gospel. Repent means to change your mind from trusting in what we do to save us, to trusting in what Jesus did to save us. John 12:32. Acts 16:31. Salvation by grace is something we receive. Not do. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life. We cannot do one thing that would save us. Romans 11:29. For the GIFTs and calling of God are without repentance. Irrevocable. Cannot be changed back. Ephesians 1:13-14 Our guarantee of eternal life. Ephesians 4:30. And grieve not the Holy Spirit in whom ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Not a reward for good behavior, but a free gift. s John 6:47. Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Jesus said it, we believe it, and that settles it. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the JUST and the JUSTIFIER of them that believe in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? By the law of works? Nay, but by the law of FAITH. Therefore, we conclude a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. The Law is good, it just cannot save a sinner which we all are. Romans 4:5-8. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, (all of us) his faith is counted for righteousness. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Blessed is the man whose sins are covered. The GIFT of God is paid in full. No longer condemned to hell. John 3:18. A one time faith alone in Jesus finished work on the cross alone apart from any works.

[@tbaby5650]

I'm from the bayous south Louisiana. I've had a nde like when I was 18 . do you think a person who has addictions and dies with those addictions but still believes in God and tries to be the best Christian even though can't fight addiction is worthy of heaven ?

[@jimkraft9445]

John 3:16-18. Romans 6:23 For the penalty for sin is death, and we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. First John 5:13. These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. Everyone is addicted to something whether they realize it or not. John 3:18.

[@stevedavies8703]

Of course they are not Christians! This is anti- Christ doctrine! Confess your sin openly, seek prayer of believer's GOD has promised to set you free!

[@dh1335]

This man has never been born again. We don't sin repent sin repent like when we're walking the flesh. We walk in the spirit. True Christians don't revisit there old sins then make excuses like nobody is perfect...I am only human. Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only deceiving your own selves. A little leaven leaven's the whole lump. You will be judged according to your deeds whether they be good or evil

[@stacyzinsmayer7776]

🙏🏻😭🚬🤢

[@cincosolas1]

Watching Harry Potter movies is not good for your spiritual health. It is even worse to use images from those movies to illustrate biblical messages.

[@jermaineasu]

Shocking since he despises entertainment industry & quit Backstreet Boys cause of it

[@genegroover3721]

You just used an example from Harry Potter, a book/film that glorifies Satan,whitchcraft, sourcery, and evil? The irony of talking about a besetting sin and then give a personal example that shows your acceptance of a worldly film the obviously is of Satan.

[@addjoaprekobaah5914]

Geez, chill. God is powerful than the devil.

[@c.g.ryderii2405]

@@addjoaprekobaah5914 So it's ok to play with things the Bible, Old and New Testament tell you to stay away from? Shouldn't be take lighthearted

[@jameswatts2338]

Him using that as an example is nothing but in a mission that he's seen the movie. That does not mean he approves of everything in the movie

[@addjoaprekobaah5914]

@@c.g.ryderii2405 Can you explain? That the bible tells us to stay away from Harry Potter? It's not like the man is practicing sorcery. I hope you don't even look at anything the bible disapproves. At least he's not the one being a hypocrite .

[@genegroover3721]

There is a call to "be holy for I'AM holy." No one needs to see the movie "Harry Potter" for themselves to know how the movie glorifies all that the Bible speaks out against which is Satan. The movie glorifies Satan. This cannot be denied. We are a royal priesthood. We are to be in the world but not OF the world. We as Christians should be seen as not of the world. We should be distinct and holy because we do not practice those things which the world approves of. This is not legalism. This is an imperative from God. We should not blend in with the world. Our conduct should be so apparently different from the world that non-Christians should immediately identify us with Christ because of the lives we live in holiness. There are very few movies, if any, that anyone could justify seeing, regardless of the rating. Frankly, I would be concerned about anyone who calls himself a christian and justifies seeing even a pg-13 movie because of the dirty language that is so ubiquitous. So many of the movies use our LORDS name in vain. We should not tolerate this by going to the movies which allow this. Because of the themes, even some pg and g movies should be avoided. The call to be holy is no longer preached or even taught because it is unpopular. Maybe people just believe it is unattainable, which of course it is unattainable perfectly in this body, but we are still suppose to strive for it. People don't want to consecrate their entire lives to Christ anymore, only a portion. But that is not a truly consecrated life we are to live if we only give part of our life. I called this man into question because of his public statement he made and the apparent position he holds. It is not "ok" to publically make statements that disparge the name of Christ through our actions. Pastors and teachers are held to a higher standard which is readily apparent throughout the Pauline epistles. Christians in positions of authority are placed there to be examples so we may learn how we are to glorify Christ with our lives. That IS our ONE purpose on this earth. We are in God's Will when our actions glorify HIM. It is God's will that we be sanctified, 1 Thess 4:3. We are to be sanctified.

[@kevinkennedy5937]

that's not grace.

[@UltraAar]

work while you have grace bestowed. "You reap what you sow"

[@marjieyoung9570]

Grace is receiving something we do not deserve. Salvation bestowed upon a bunch of sinners who repeatedly sin despite their best efforts not to? Sounds like the epitome of Grace to me.

[@intoalivinghope]

He briefly touched on it at 1:32: "Are we repenting of those sins?" God's grace is shown when we repent. I think our repentance is a sign that we understand our sin and we're asking God to help us turn from that sin. The next steps he mentions after that is setting up an accountability system to help us in our weakness - so we don't go back to those sins. At no point in that process are we trying to merit God's favor, but our love for God causes us to not want to sin against Him (that was poor grammar, but I hope you get what I'm trying to say).

[@frankmcgovern9773]

Work out your own salvation in fear and trembling for it is God who works in you to will and to do His good pleasure

[@marjieyoung9570]

@Desire Of All Nations It most certainly is biblical. I didn't ever say we should continue in sin, I said "despite our best efforts not to." Until we are glorified in Heaven we are still in these sin cursed bodies and we are going to fail. We still sin even though we don't want to: the flesh wars against the spirit. Bear in mind that no such war exists in a worldly minded individual, therefore they are not of the body of Christ. Romans 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. 19 *For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. 20 Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.* 21 I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. 22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 24 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 25 I thank God-through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.