Faith and Freedom: Breaking Addiction Through Romans 13:14
Episode Overview
Understand Romans 13:14 and its relevance to addiction recovery. Learn why 'righteousness by avoidance' isn't the solution. Discover how to put on Christ through faith, not just actions. Realise that making no provision for the flesh means living in Christ's victory. Find practical applications of faith to combat addiction.
'Putting on Jesus Christ is the belief that He is my righteousness.'
Colin Cook takes you on a faith-filled journey in this episode of 'How it Happens', exploring Romans 13:14 and its profound implications for addiction recovery. Tackling the often-misunderstood verse, 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh', Colin unpacks what it truly means to live a life free from the grip of addiction.
Whether your struggle is with alcohol, drugs, food, or any other form of addiction, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how faith in Christ can be your anchor and guide. Colin challenges the conventional approach of 'righteousness by avoidance', urging you to embrace a life of faith instead of merely avoiding temptations. He explains that putting on Christ isn't about mimicking his actions but having faith that His righteousness is yours.
Colin's reflections are both insightful and practical, providing you with a new way to understand and combat the 'flesh'. By the end of the episode, you'll see that making no provision for the flesh means living in the reality of Christ's victory over sin and death. Ready to transform your approach to sobriety? Tune in and find out how faith can lead you to true freedom.