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Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by lajoshua: 5:54am On Jul 27, 2016
The dictionary defines addiction as “a strong need or wish to spend as much time as possible doing a particular activity” .so you see in it self addiction is not an evil or bad thing as most folks are made to believe,this is suffice to say every man is addicted directly or indirectly,consciously or unconsciously.It is part of the intricate nature of man,as a matter of fact every man must be addicted if not he is dead.
Now lets come to the part most folks have issues with which is the part of morality in

addictions,which comes down to what you are channeling your addiction to.You know there is this saying that”if you sow an act,you reap a habit,sow a habit reap a character and vice versa for character reap a life”.so simply put addictions are habits that have become a part of us.Addictions can either be productive or unproductive.productive addictions are those which impact on you positively and vice versa for unproductive addictions.
CAN YOU STOP AN ADDICTION?
You cant in the sense of “stop” really stop an addiction,its just like saying you should start doing nothing .Habits are a part of our everyday lives,it is inherent in humans to act,ok lets be practical someone is addicted to sleeping a lot then ask him to just stop oversleeping just like that,what is he to do between those times he is not sleeping as it were.You get the picture now ,you see addiction is like energy it cant be broken down it can only be converted.
NOW,WHAT ARE YOU TO DO?
When apostle paul in the scriptures urged the Ephesian church (eph 5:18) about being filled with the Spirit he likened it to drunkenness,a lot of people have always thought this passage says don’t drink well I wont go into the exegesis of that today,but what he was really saying is just the way a drunkard is addicted to drinking you likewise be addicted to being filled with the Spirit.In this passage is the key to dealing with addictions which is by moving from unproductive to productive addiction ,what he is saying is instead of you being drunken with wine which is unproductive why not convert it to being filled with the Spirit that is the same energy you put in getting drunk put it in being filled with the Spirit and you would loose taste of getting drunk.
Therein lies the key addictions can only be converted,you want to stop an unproductive addiction then convert it to a productive habit/addiction.example: are you addicted to pornography convert it become addicted to study,online research or online courses.
Are you addicted to oversleeping convert it become addicted to exercises,to a course(purpose),a job,a task,prayer.same for cheating on your spouse.And yes I acknowledge the grace of God in it all,but if the young rich ruler jesus met could keep the law from his youth then you can do it.put your mind to making it work,you might fall here and there but then those are signs you are making progress.
Its part of the learning process,keep at it and you would overcome.looking forward to hearing from you.God bless you


source:http://voiceofaudacity..com.ng/2016/07/addictionswhat-about-it-and-how-to-deal.html

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by adewumiopeyemi(m): 5:55am On Jul 27, 2016
cool cool
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by veekid(m): 11:37am On Jul 27, 2016
Nice write up
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by plentyz: 11:38am On Jul 27, 2016
thanks for dis
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by NwaNimo1(m): 11:38am On Jul 27, 2016
Does it work for dogs?

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by misterchris(m): 11:38am On Jul 27, 2016
our parents use cane.
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by MadCow1: 11:38am On Jul 27, 2016
Everything can be stopped..


Step one: Acknowledging that you have a problem habit that needs to be discontinued.


Step Two: Stop it...


Step Three: Roll up a fat blunt, light it up, Puff! Puff!!! Pass!!!!! and give praises to Jah for curing your from your addiction. cool

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by ayrulez(m): 11:38am On Jul 27, 2016
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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by igho243454(m): 11:39am On Jul 27, 2016
yeah...nice write up
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by slimmyjimmy(m): 11:39am On Jul 27, 2016
Wankas . grin

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by Wizdray: 11:39am On Jul 27, 2016
Check out the link on my signature...
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by ify2016: 11:40am On Jul 27, 2016
Funny you
I laugh in Chinese because some people go right theory here to think say na small thing to end something you already addicted to.
It may work in some minor things but I don't think you actually know what it takes to stop old behaviours.

People may commend you but without his grace no amount of theory you can apply that would work.

Na practical we dey talk o and not Buhari theory government we dey experiment.

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by kikies(m): 11:40am On Jul 27, 2016
I'm only addicted to Utchgirl
Dats not a bad addiction na,is it?


Abeg I'm looking for Utchgirl

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by Respect55(m): 11:41am On Jul 27, 2016
Vaseline crew, there is hope for u

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by Nobody: 11:42am On Jul 27, 2016
It's only the blood of Jesus which brings genuine SALVATION that can stop addiction. Nothing else.

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by blacktwist(m): 11:42am On Jul 27, 2016
am addicted to bettering my life nd making money. do I need a solution to this? hell no

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by lielbree: 11:43am On Jul 27, 2016
Porn is the biggest addiction in our time.
May God save us

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by vizkiz: 11:45am On Jul 27, 2016
Every human on earth have one addiction in common.
WHAT IS THAT?

your SMARTPHONE.

Tell me if you can go a day without

MAKING CALLS
SENDING MAILS
SURFING THE INTERNET
TAKING PICTURES
READING ARTICLES
DOWNLOADING MOVIES/PORN
PLAYING GAMES
CHATTING ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

Prove me wrong wink

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by Safari29: 11:45am On Jul 27, 2016
Team productive addiction wink
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by callmelanner(m): 11:45am On Jul 27, 2016
What about ganja addiction grin

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by omas1(m): 11:45am On Jul 27, 2016
I'm only addicted to my phone , can't do away with.......
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by iceberylin(m): 11:45am On Jul 27, 2016
Bolustic:
It's only the blood of Jesus which brings genuine SALVATION that can stop addiction. Nothing else.


YOU LOT ALWAYS BRING RELIGION INTO EERTHING undecided

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by CosmeticChemist(m): 11:45am On Jul 27, 2016
I'm addicted to milk/chocolate and sugar.

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by beGOOD4aba(m): 11:46am On Jul 27, 2016
Drink acid if it's alcohol addiction

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by Nobody: 11:46am On Jul 27, 2016
No long story! The only way to stop addiction of any kind is through self-restraint. By the way, don't forget that an addiction is different from an inherent behavior.

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by kstix(m): 11:47am On Jul 27, 2016
I totally concur.. But then, the substitute for the addiction must be able to take ones mind off the addiction completely.

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by Fkhalifa(m): 11:47am On Jul 27, 2016
This forum will EPP by reducing posting boobz,thighs, celebrity flaunting cash etc news

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by UmecheMoses(m): 11:52am On Jul 27, 2016
ok
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by ALAYORMII: 11:54am On Jul 27, 2016
How do you stop addiction to sex??
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by NairaMaster1(m): 11:54am On Jul 27, 2016
You deal with addiction by subtraction grin

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Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by RGem(f): 11:55am On Jul 27, 2016
Can I be separated from my phone? No. What's can be done as substitute for phone addiction?
Re: Addictions,what About It And How To Deal With Them by jojothaiv(m): 11:59am On Jul 27, 2016
vizkiz:
Every human on earth have one addiction in common.
WHAT IS THAT?

your SMARTPHONE.

Tell me if you can go a day without

MAKING CALLS
SENDING MAILS
SURFING THE INTERNET
TAKING PICTURES
READING ARTICLES
DOWNLOADING MOVIES/PORN
PLAYING GAMES
CHATTING ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

Prove me wrong wink

Beer Parlour Conclusion, My friend!

How about those wey dey villages, dem too follow join?

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