for anyone who cares literally at all I have to confess something. I've been struggling massively with addiction for a while now. I'm not exactly comfortable saying what the addiction actually is but I've been trying for months to quit. and every single time I try, I succumb to the temptation. I'm making a mockery of Jesus's sacrifice, and I hate it, and I want nothing more than to be able to overcome my addiction, but I simply don't have the strength. what am I supposed to do? it's really starting to feel hopeless.
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You should be asking God's help against the demons who are causing your temptation. Just say, "Help me, Jesus" when you are tempted. Addiction to a substance has a normal trajectory, as with detox, etc. You might need help for that. Other addictions, like pornography, are very difficult to undo, since the demons have you in their slave grip. A thought from them and you are back at it. If it is this kind of addiction, you need to fight with God's help. He will give it to you if you ask. You must ask. You have to learn to say "no" to the demons. They don't like that.