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If someone were struggling with alcohol and some drugs, what exactly would you say to them?
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Depends on the person, and the specifics of the situation, but mostly "do whatever you must to keep yourself away from the things you're struggling with." There are no magic words when dealing with someone, and there is not too much you can do but to hold them accountable for their own decisions.
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"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 stand up under it."
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Originally Posted by Cinster If someone were struggling with alcohol and some drugs, what exactly would you say to them?
If they were still under their parents authority, I would have them talk to their parents. For a child to fall into destructive habits is in many ways the fault of the parents who have allowed their child to be involved in situations that are not conducive to the spiritual training of their child.
If they are a Christian I would say: "He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy." (Proverbs 28:13). They must seek to live in such a way as to foster godly living before God. They should devote themselves to the pursuit and the delight of God. To immerse themselves in Scripture, to seperate themselves from people and situations that will cause them to fall into sin, to surround themselves with godly people who help them stay on the straight and narrow.
To be caught in habitual sin, is to be fractured, not whole. One cannot wholly commit themselves to the pursuit of Christ, when they are simultanously pursuing the things of the flesh. One must have a deep and intense hatred for sin, coupled with a pure and holy delight in Christ.
Choose you this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.
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be there for them. if they think your judging them because of their addictions, they will shut you out completely, believe me. show them Christs love. if they are a Christian, confront them in love.
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If they are a christian, there are dozens of scripture to show them (at the appropriate moment of course). People on drugs especially can be VERY defensive. And if they are not christian, then just be there for them, in every way possible. No matter how hard they push you away, they need love, and help. And nothing will show God's love more than not leaving someone going through a tough time like that.