1 Johani 1 - KBTP & KJV

Addictions come in many shapes and forms, whether it’s lust, alcohol, substances, gambling, gaming, or even excessive use of your mobile phone and social media. There is professional help to get as well as counselling from your priest or pastor.

Also, read the Bible and lay your addiction before God in prayer. Here are some passages from the Word of God to reflect upon.

James 1:14-15 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.

We all have weaknesses within us that can make us fall and lead to an addiction. Acknowledging this, and admitting that you struggle with addiction is an important step to be free from it.

1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.

Addictions don’t come from God, but from the world and our desires, lusts and pride. We can rely on God wanting us to be free from any addiction.

1 Corinthians 10:13 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 the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

You may feel that you can’t break your addiction. But the Bible tells us that God can. God will provide the way of escape. Turn to God, turn from your addiction. Let God fill you with his presence.

1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.

Addiction is many times when something takes control over you. Those things that are not helpful in your life and dominate your thoughts and desires you may need to cut out of your life.

1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.

Addictions come from this world and not from God. In the end, addictions replace God as the number one in our lives. It’s not just about addictions, but also about our souls.

Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lay your struggles before God. Ask for God’s protection and deliverance.

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

This is the promise of Jesus Christ, that when he sets us free, it is real freedom.

This article is not intended as a replacement for medical or therapeutic help or treatment for addiction, but a complement and inspiration to those who battle addiction.

Dama le butjilo

1 Tomuzibisa ngekwe dama le butjilo, ilo lakabe lilipo mu kutangisa, ilo latakahwa, latakabona nge mesho edu, latakalinga tikalibhata nge maboko edu, ilo Dama le butjilo. 2 Butjilo igogu gwakazumbunugwa, ngono tikagubona, totendeka nge kwago, timusumikilila ngekwe butjilo gusingapele gwakabe guna Tate ngono tikaguzumbunuligwa. 3 Tjatakabona kakale tikatjihwa nditjo tjatinomusumikilila, kuti ndizo mube bang'ompela naswi mu hwanano yatinayo na Tate ne Nkololo wabo Jesu Kirisiti. 4 Tokwala sa ikoku kuti ndizo tishathe nge buzhalo.

Ndzimu tjedza

5 Eyi ndiyo ndailo yatakahwa kuna Jesu, ngono tomubudza titi Ndzimu tjedza, muuli akuna zhalima ndodwa. 6 Ha titi tina hwanano nawo koga tidwilila nge kutjilila mu zhalima, tobe tinyepa tisingatjilile mu malebeswa. 7 Koga ha titjilila mu tjedza, sa iwo uli mu tjedza, tobe tina hwanano pakati kwedu, ngono malopa e Nkololo wawo Jesu anotisuka jinyo lose.

8 Ha titi atina jinyo, tozwitjengedza, ngono akuna malebeswa mutili. 9 Ha tileba matjinyo edu, Ndzimu unogalikamoyo kakale wakalulwama ngono unowotizwiibhatigwa matjinyo edu ukatisuka kusalulwama kose. 10 Ha titi atizotjinya tobe tiuthama nnyepi, ngono dama lawo lobe lisi mutili.

1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it , and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.