God’s Solutions for Today’s Problems #10

Our passage from the Word of God today is Deuteronomy 31:6. It reads, “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.â€

Our quote for today is from Stanley Tam. He said, “Assurance is in God’s word, not in our hopes and feelings. This is the whole purpose of the Bible – to state God’s conditions and provisions, not only for the beginning of the life in Christ but also for the continuity of this life.”

Our problem today is “The Problem of Addictions in Your Life” (part 3) from the book, “The Guide to Biblical Counseling” by Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Ron Hawkins.

Today, we want to discuss some Wise Counsel and Action Steps you can take to overcome addiction.

“Safety is always the key issue. Other family members, who are old enough to understand, should know how to handle your behaviors, in particular driving under the influence. Family members must be taught to say no to rides with you or to call for help if you are unable to supervise younger children. If physical or sexual abuse occurs when you are under the influence, family members are encouraged to leave the home immediately, go to a relative’s home or a shelter for victims of domestic violence and report the behavior to appropriate authorities. If verbal abuse is an issue when you are under the influence, family members are encouraged to seek counseling, especially counseling or group sessions for family members of addicts.”

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