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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

As Christians we are expected to love one another more or just as much as we love ourselves. We must realize that Alcoholics have a problem which has spiraled out of their control and we should do all that is in our power to support them and guide them through their time of trouble and strife. We must realize that alcoholics are not beneath us because an addiction to something harmful or sinful can affect any one of us. We are not better than any other person or above the afflictions and temptations of the world which is our temporary home.  None of us can save we are without sin or that we are perfect each and every day because that is a lie. Christians sin although they try not to because through sin many people have found redemption and gained a stronger faith and love for Jesus Christ our savior. Alcohol is just the certain catalyst that has led to the destruction of these people’s and has temporarily lead them off track such as lying , cheating , stealing and swearing has done others. Notice that I said temporarily because God looks upon us and grants us the strength to pull through our sins and turn away from it, this can be through a dream or him using his children to help and give aid to those who are struggling. Believers should understand   that we are expected to live at Early Church did, where there was no judgment or fear but co-operation and love. Everyone within that community wanted for nothing or struggled as we do now because they had neighbors who shared and cared for them and unfortunately you do not encounter that kind of compassion and high regard for human lives and emotions in this generation.
As a Christian if you have a family member or friend or have even met someone who is an alcoholic and is in need of help the first thing I believe you should do is talk to them to see their exact dependence on alcohol and the depth of their addiction. You can decipher the truth from fraudulent information by watching body language such as shaking, hesitating and other nervous movements that are linked to Alcoholism you can also tell by appearance. Also try to pinpoint, observe and unearth the problem that is driving the alcoholic to consume alcohol, maybe if that situation is removed or resolved it may make a big difference in the person’s struggle. The thing to remember is that most alcoholics are in denial of their addiction so half of the time most friends and families of Alcoholics are too late in noticing the destructive pattern of a beloved one before it advances to a deleterious action. I think you should let the alcoholic know that even though they are participating in a risky activity God still loves them and is willing to forgive them for all that they have done, you should also offer your support and prayers for the persons wellbeing and future sobriety.

If this fails you should stage an intervention with the alcoholics Parents, spouse or anyone who they love and hold in high esteem immediately.