Building Strength from Within: The Beatitudes and Addiction Recovery
Your foundation of having a strong character is the most important thing, because you know, like we've said many times about this planet. Then would they to numb their emotional pain, right.
Imagine standing on a mountain, feeling the breeze and hearing words that could change your life. That's the setting for this episode of 'Freedom to Choose' by Just As I Am Ministries. The hosts kick off a new series focusing on the Beatitudes and how these teachings can guide you towards overcoming addiction.
They dive into questions like, 'Where did Jesus give the Beatitudes?' and 'Are we the dwelling place of God's Spirit?' The episode isn't just a biblical study; it's a journey into understanding how strong character can be your anchor in the storm of addiction. You’ll hear about the 'Temple of the Mind' and how God wishes to reside within us, but addiction clouds our vision, making it hard to see Him clearly.
They use the powerful metaphor of cleansing the temple from the Bible to illustrate how we need to clear our hearts and minds of harmful passions and behaviors. These traits aren't inherently bad, but when left unchecked, they can lead us down the path of addiction. By opening our hearts and allowing Jesus to work within us, we can find hope, peace, and freedom from our struggles.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a strong character as a foundation for a life free from addiction.