FaithQuest Perspectives
FaithQuest Perspectives
P102_021425 Rom. 6:19-23 You're Not Alone Anymore
P102_021425 Rom. 6:19-23 You're Not Alone Anymore
P102_021425 Rom. 6:19-23 You're Not Alone Anymore
Friday 14th February 2025
Explore how faith in Christ can help overcome addiction. Colin Cook discusses Romans 6:19-23 and the true meaning of 'slavery' in faith.
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Episode Overview
- Faith in Christ can help intercept various addictions.
- Paul's use of 'slavery' contrasts devotion to sin with devotion to righteousness.
- Addiction creates false independence and leads to isolation.
- Being a 'slave' to God means experiencing love and eternal joy.
- Everyone's journey with addiction and faith is unique.
When you move into your addiction, you shut God out. When you move into your addiction, you shut your family out.
In this episode of How it Happens with Colin Cook, the focus is on Romans 6:19-23 and how faith in the Gospel of Christ can help intercept addictions, whether they be alcohol, drugs, food, sex, or obsessive worry. Colin Cook discusses the concept of 'slavery' in a religious context, contrasting the slavery to sin with the slavery to righteousness.
He explains that while the term 'slavery' might seem off-putting in a modern democratic society, Paul uses it to illustrate the devotion and commitment required in a life of faith. Colin shares that being a 'slave' to God is not about oppression but about experiencing love, protection, and eternal joy through a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. The episode highlights how addiction creates a false sense of independence, leading to isolation and deeper entrenchment in harmful behaviours.
By embracing a 'slavery' to God, individuals can find true freedom and connection, breaking the cycle of guilt, shame, and fear. Colin also touches on the personal experiences of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, showing that everyone's journey with addiction and faith can be different. This episode is a powerful reminder that you are not alone in your struggles and that faith can provide a path to healing and joy.