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Podcast (EP. 202) – The Four Man-Killers: Part 4 Overcoming Addiction

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The Four Man-Killers: Part 4 Overcoming Addiction | EP. 202

“We are ALL susceptible to addiction and we are all susceptible to things that can draw our attention away from what’s most important.” – Travis Albanesius

This week we finish our series on “The Four Man-Killers” that will knock men off their adventure to know God and their purpose. Week 3 we talked about Overcoming Lust, this week we talk about Overcoming Addiction. Webster describes addiction as a compulsive, exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity. Addiction can cause anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea upon withdrawal or abstinence. Men, addiction WILL rob of us of the most important things in life.We can even be addicted to good things – career, fitness, hunting, hobbies. Being devoted or dedicated other than God is idolatry. God truly wants what’s best for you. What are you spending your time doing? What are you putting before your relationship with God? We are ALL susceptible to addiction and we are all susceptible to things that can draw our attention away from what’s most important.

How do we overcome or stay clear of addiction:

  • #1 – Take inventory of your time and desires
  • #2 – Put God first
  • #3 – Run towards what’s good
  • #4 – Establish positive habits in your life
  • #5 – Seek out community and accountability (if you have serious addiction issues, seek professional help)

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SHOW NOTES:

  • Disclaimer, we are NOT experts on addiction. If you need professional help, seek it out now, or let us help you find it!
  • Part 4 of our series “Man-Killers: Overcoming Addiction”
  • Men addiction WILL rob of us of some of the most important things in life
  • Addiction is a compulsive, exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity
  • Addiction can cause anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea upon withdrawal or abstinence
  • Mid 16th century definition of addiction: denoting the state or condition of being dedicated or devoted to something
  • The big addictions that come to mind: drugs, alcohol, pornography, social media
  • But men are addicted to A LOT of different things
  • Being devoted or dedicated other than God is idolatry
  • “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.” – 1 Corinthians 6:12
  • God truly wants what’s best for you
  • We can even be addicted to good things – career, fitness, hunting, hobbies
  • What are you spending your time doing? What are you putting before your relationship with God?
  • We are ALL susceptible to addiction and we are all susceptible to things that can draw our attention away from what’s most important
  • “These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” – 1 Corinthians 10: 11-13
  • The Israelites turned their time and attention away from God and to idols
  • There are a lot of things that are trying to get you hooked, there is money to be made
  • How do we overcome addiction or stay clear of addiction:
    • #1 – Take inventory of your time and desires
    • #2 – Put God first
    • #3 – Run towards what’s good
    • #4 – Establish positive habits in your life
    • #5 – Seek out community and accountability (if you have serious addiction issues, seek professional help)
  • Reminder, we are NOT experts on addiction. If you need professional help, seek it out now, or let us help you find it!
  • If God is stirring in your heart and convicting you to stop doing something, you need to do it
  • If you need some accountability in your life check out our Strong27™ mentorships, visit menofiron.org/thesummit.
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