P209_091225 Rom. 13:8-10 Called To Suffer For ChristP209_091225 Rom. 13:8-10 Called To Suffer For Christ
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Colin Cook discusses Romans Chapter 13, focusing on loving your neighbour and non-retaliation as powerful tools for personal transformation and addiction recovery.
14:35•12 Sept 2025
Love as a Powerful Tool in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Loving your neighbour is a central teaching in Christianity.
- Active love can confuse opponents and lead to reflection.
- Non-retaliation is a powerful response to aggression.
- Faith can intercept addiction and promote recovery.
- Consider if you're prepared to suffer for your beliefs.
“"Owe no one anything except to love one another. For he who loves another has fulfilled the law."”
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of faith and resilience as Colin Cook explores the teachings of Romans Chapter 13. This episode unpacks the essence of loving your neighbour and how that love can intercept addiction. Colin discusses how the Christian message of non-retaliation and active love challenges societal norms and can confuse opponents, ultimately leading them to reflect on their actions.
With anecdotes like the story of a Hamas leader's son who found faith in Christ, Colin illustrates how love and submission can lead to transformation. He poses thought-provoking questions about whether listeners are prepared to suffer for their beliefs, highlighting the strength found in heart over aggression.
As you listen, you'll be invited to consider the power of love as a fulfilment of the law and the profound impact it can have on both personal recovery journeys and broader societal change. So, are you ready to embrace love as an active decision in your life?

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