N203_060524 Rom. 13:14 Overcoming By Avoidance Or By Faith?N203_060524 Rom. 13:14 Overcoming By Avoidance Or By Faith?
How it Happens with Colin Cook
Colin Cook discusses how faith can help overcome addiction, emphasising the importance of facing temptations rather than merely avoiding them.
14:35•5 Jun 2024
Overcoming Addiction Through Faith: A New Perspective
Episode Overview
- Avoidance alone doesn't lead to emotional health or spiritual growth.
- Faith creates a redemptive conflict that brings peace.
- True freedom comes from identifying oneself in Jesus Christ.
- Engage with your faith actively, even in tempting social situations.
- Embrace the conflict of living in faith for lasting recovery.
“Faith tells you, I am not going to account myself as living in my human nature.”
Colin Cook dives into Romans 13:14 in this episode, challenging the notion of 'righteousness by avoidance'. He argues that merely avoiding triggers like alcohol doesn't lead to emotional health or spiritual growth. Instead, Colin advocates for a faith-based approach that embraces the 'conflict' of living in faith. This conflict, he explains, is redemptive and brings peace rather than stress.
Colin uses the example of alcoholism to illustrate his point, emphasising that true freedom comes from identifying oneself in Jesus Christ rather than succumbing to fear and isolation. He encourages listeners to engage with their faith actively, even in social situations where temptations may arise. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or seeking a deeper understanding of faith's role in overcoming life's challenges.
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