Does Christianity have an answer for addiction? As longtime pastor Mike Quarles's alcoholism worsened over eight years, churches and Christians referred him to treatment, 12-Step programs, therapy...nothing worked. Steve McVey, also a pastor, repeatedly dished out the same advice Mike received, with similarly poor results... ...Until, in their frustration, God led them back to basic, addiction-breaking truths of His Word. The authors explain these for readers who want to help someone or who struggle themselves, because freedom from addiction is found only when Christians • fully believe what God says about their identity • move beyond the 12-Step concept of inescapable "addict identity" • stop harboring unforgiveness, get radically right with God, and dwell in who they are in Christ, which excludes engaging in addictive behaviors as a lifestyle Material on codependency is included, as is information on implementing recovery/support groups for those leaving addiction and starting to live in God's glorious freedom. These addiction-breaking biblical truths are for readers wanting to help someone or who struggle themselves. Freedom from addiction comes only when Christians fully believe what God says about their identity, get radically right with Him, and dwell in their identity in Christ. Material on codependency and implementing recovery/support groups included.
