I’ve struggled with alcohol my whole life trying to do it on my own. I have not taken a drink once while actively participating in daily prayer and attending church and living my life Christ like in Word, Thought, and Deed. Going through my day trying not to sin, And being aware when I do. For me sin is in the first sip of alcohol because it’s done nothing but hurt myself and others around me. The truly scary part is if you do disconnect from God and eventually relapse. It could mean prison, homelessness, death for others and yourself, and eternity in Hell.
He's clearly talking about the phase of choices that LEAD to what eventually becomes a biological issue, reducing will and choice after some time... In that sense, diabetics of the type 2 variety are comparable, if bad food and exercise choices set the stage for what eventually becomes a biological issue.
Impulse control deficiencies and the inner pain that drives much of addition greatly limit the effectiveness of personal will. Additionally, we now know that the way individuals register alcohol can be quite different. So I have to say that although what is being said here is true, it is far from the whole truth, and that lack is poorly compensated for by moral judgment.
"Ask yourself if you love the Lord enough to give it up."
I’ve struggled with alcohol my whole life trying to do it on my own. I have not taken a drink once while actively participating in daily prayer and attending church and living my life Christ like in Word, Thought, and Deed. Going through my day trying not to sin, And being aware when I do. For me sin is in the first sip of alcohol because it’s done nothing but hurt myself and others around me. The truly scary part is if you do disconnect from God and eventually relapse. It could mean prison, homelessness, death for others and yourself, and eternity in Hell.
He's clearly talking about the phase of choices that LEAD to what eventually becomes a biological issue, reducing will and choice after some time... In that sense, diabetics of the type 2 variety are comparable, if bad food and exercise choices set the stage for what eventually becomes a biological issue.
Impulse control deficiencies and the inner pain that drives much of addition greatly limit the effectiveness of personal will. Additionally, we now know that the way individuals register alcohol can be quite different. So I have to say that although what is being said here is true, it is far from the whole truth, and that lack is poorly compensated for by moral judgment.