Slavemaster Addiction

 Drugs and alcohol 

We are talking about how people can become enslaved and not even realize it. Even worse they do, yet they remain a slave to the slavemaster, even though they have a way out. Remember what Jesus said.

“Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.” John 8:34

Yes, you were never a slave in Eygpt. You were never bought and sold, whipped or beaten, and forced to complete hard labor. No. Yours is so much worse. Your slavery is quiet. Comfortable. It makes your flesh feel good. It seemingly, falsely, but seemingly takes away the pain and sorrow. This is what we will be talking about today and next week. It is the Slavemaster named Addiction.

Now let's start by saying this. No. The Bible does not say you are barred from having a glass or two of wine. The Bible does not say it is a sin to have an adult beverage. Here is what it says.

“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:17-21

What happens when you drink or do drugs and become drunk?

“Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complained? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes?

Those who tarry long over wine; those who go to try mixed wine. Do not look at wine when it is red when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. In the end, it bites like a serpent and stings like an adder. Your eyes will see strange things, and your heart utter perverse things. You will be like one who lies down amid the sea, like one who lies on the top of a mast. "They struck me," you will say, "but I was not hurt; they beat me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake? I must have another drink." Proverbs 23:29-35

You fulfill the works of the flesh

“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:19-21

Why? Because you numb yourself to God and His Holy Spirit which is already there to help you.

“Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.” Proverbs 20:1

Again, it says “whoever is led astray by it.” If you can take a glass of wine with dinner, it does not affect you, by all means, enjoy. After all, Jesus's first miracle was turning water into wine. No. It was not grape juice.

However, if it leads you astray, for you, it is bad for you. Yes, you should never drink it. If you are an alcoholic, then it would indeed be a sin for you to drink. For someone who is not, it is fine for them. Do you see the difference?

Peter reminds us of this fact.

“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8

Drugs and alcohol can indeed make this a whole lot easier. Don’t feel like going to work? Get stoned or get drunk. Sad over something? Get stoned or get drunk. Hurting? Get stoned or get drunk. Just looking to feel good. Get stoned or get drunk. Now that it is pretty much legal everywhere and readily accessible for all, more and more people are finding this Slavemaster.

Remember, there is never anything new when it comes to this Slavemaster.

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide a way of escape, so that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

You have been set free if you are indeed a child of God. Remember,

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36

Before the Son, you have no chance. The Slavemaster owns you. After the Son, YOU are the only one who can force you to enter again into slavery. Look here.

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” James 1:12-15

If Jesus sets you free, staying that way is up to you. Paul puts it in his letter to the Romans.

“For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" Romans 8:15

Jesus did His part. He set you free. God gave you His Spirit, His Son, and His Word. All you have to do is simply stay away from the triggers that lead you back into slavery. You can now resist and overcome anything.

If you have to, and you do, change your friends. Change your location. Stop doing all the things you did before. Start reading this {Holding us the Bible.} Start praying to God. Learn who it is that now, as a child of God, that lives in you. You should have no more fear. You have overcome because He who is in you has overcome the world, death, and even hell. You just have to trust and obey. Accept and learn. Grow in the spirit and you will never again fall into that Slavemaster’s hands. Is it easy? No. Can you do it? Of course. You can, because He already did.

The Slavemaster Addiction has other tools he uses to entrap you. Lust, desire, sex, and debauchery. This is what we will be talking about next time.

Do you know the Son of God? Has He set you free? Without Him, you will never be free. If you have not already done so, you need to ask Jesus into your life, then say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be, say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Yeshua's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Yeshua, Amen!"

That's it. It is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Yeshua, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10

The email, if you wish to contact me, is truthbygod1@gmail.com

May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Yeshua, be with you all. May God bless and be with you, always.

Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Yeshua is Lord!