http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/scriptures-for-strength "He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy" (Proverbs 28:13). http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/scriptures-for-strength Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:31:09 -0500 http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/there-is-hope The Apostle Paul talks about battling the old sinful nature. Listen to what he says in Romans 7:15-20 (New Living Translation): "I don't understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate. I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, and my bad conscience shows that I agree that the law is good. But I can't help myself, because it is sin inside me that makes me do these evil things. I know I am rotten through and through so far as my old sinful nature is concerned. No matter which way I turn, I can't make myself do right. I want to, but I can't. When I want to do good, I don't. And when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway. But if I am doing what I don't want to do, I am not really the one doing it; the sin within me is doing it." http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/there-is-hope Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:31:09 -0500 http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/practical-help It's very important to be part of a warm and caring church family, where you can receive further help and encouragement. If you're not presently involved in one, please feel free to call our Crossroads Ministry Centre (see phone listing) for referrals in your area. There are also a few recovery groups available to assist you: http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/practical-help Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:31:09 -0500 http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/as-you-pray The Bible says in John 3:16-17: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him." http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/as-you-pray Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:31:09 -0500 http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/suggested-reading "The Bible speaks of being "transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). You can renew your mind by reading the Bible, as well as helpful devotional and teaching books. http://crossroads.ca/life-resources/topical/alcoholism/alcoholism/suggested-reading Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:31:09 -0500