The word of God says clearly that drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God. Drunkard / alcoholic seems to be a sin ,, it keeps you out of the kingdom of God. Some like to say being a drunkard (alcoholic) is a disease, I am not so sure, would God keep someone out of heaven for a disease?? IF a person never picks up a drink he can not become addicted to it.?? At some point we have to take personal responsibility for our actions.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Addiction to reading scripture isnt sin. Neither is helping others in need, even if it hurts our own situation. So addiction alone isnt a sin. I would simply say that you can be addicted to sin. Then it comes to whether some habitual sins are done out of some inability to stop, or so wanting the sin, that you habitually give in to them in weak moments (if you regret them at all).

Does it have to be either/or? Couldn't addiction sometimes be considered sin and disease? Our sinful nature makes us complex and contradictory creatures

Dave M said:

Is addiction a sin or is it disease ??

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Jesus portrayed sin as a disease. That's why He is at times called the Great Physician.


Two sides of the same coin.

In addition, sin is portrayed as an addiction, if one is enslaved to sin.


A slave does not have a choice. Does he? (Not really.)

Dave M said:

IF a person never picks up a drink he can not become addicted to it.??

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That eerily sounds like you are saying that will power can be used to never sin. And that Sin is the choice of willpower.

Rhema

Sometimes we have to define, the word in the context in which it is written in the "Biblical Text" in which it is written in. For many of us here know that. But we all have to be reminded of things we already know. "context" For The Holy Sprint is also a "Reminder" so says The Bible.

The Biblical word "sin".

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 264: ἁμαρτάνω

ἁμαρτάνω; future ἁμαρτήσω (Matthew 18:21; Romans 6:15; in the latter passage L T Tr WH give ἁμαρτήσωμεν for R G ἁμαρτήσομεν), in classical Greek ἁμαρτήσομαι; 1 aorist (later) ἡμάρτησα, Matthew 18:15; Romans 5:14, 16 (cf. Winers Grammar, 82 (79); Buttmann, 54 (47)); 2 aorist ἥμαρτον; perfect ἡμάρτηκα; (according to a conjecture of Alexander Buttmann (1873), Lexil. i., p. 137, from the alpha privative and μείρω, μείρομαι, μέρος, properly, to be without a share in,namely, the mark); properly, to miss the mark, (Homer, Iliad 8, 311, etc.; with the genitive of the thing missed, Homer, Iliad 10, 372; 4, 491; τοῦ σκοποῦ, Plato, Hipp. min., p. 375 a.; τῆς ὁδοῦ, AristophanesPlutarch, 961, others); then to err, be mistaken; lastly to miss or wander from the path of uprightness and honor, to do or go wrong. ("Even the Sept., although the Hebrew חָטָא also means primarily to miss, endeavor to reserve ἁμαρτάνω exclusively for the idea of sin: and where the Hebrew signifies to miss one's aim in the literal sense, they avail themselves of expressive compounds, in particular ἐξαμαρτάνειν, Judges 20:16." Zezschwitz, Profangraec, u. Biblical Sprachgeist, p. 63f) In the N. T. to wander from the law of God, violate God's law, sin;

For many of times i have used the term: "miss the Mark" or "missing the mark" "Meaning not Hitting The MARK of The TEXT in which it is written. So we make take the meaning of the TEXT and by explaining it ,we may hit The Target, but miss the "BULL"S EYE" of the meaning of the "TEXT" Which is "The MARK" for why it was written.

For those who ever has been to the "Archery or Rifle Range" where the MARK is Far off. You might understand what I am taking about. For many can hit the Target but only a few who have been trained, can "Hit The MARK". From way off.

PS... it is a lot more to it. But forget all of that. I put it in common layman terms. Like i used to tell my wife who is The Doctor, Would you please look at this, i know they could have explain it better than this! Then i would give her my definition what they are trying to say. She would say, Oh, ok.

I am not addressing disease here, for disease is a illness in so many forms.

Rhema said:

That eerily sounds like you are saying that will power can be used to never sin. And that Sin is the choice of willpower.

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Just curious, why do you sin? Or not sin as the case may be?

"Is addiction a sin or is it disease??" Is the Title of This Thread, and i have address the "biblical word" "sin" now, i will address the "biblical sense" of the word "addiction".

The Biblical sense of the word "addiction" is "possess". Being control by another an unseen force, and the goal is destruction, even death. Addiction is "Demonic" when a person has open the door and given place to a "Demonic forge" giving permission for a unseen enemy who's name is "SENSUALITY" and they are "many" [Legions] I would consider "The SENSUALITY" THE PRAETORIAN GUARDS of The RULER of This World. Highly Skilled units.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Wha...HZs0KHXbZA04Q9QF6BAgKEAE#imgrc=nqvC6o1kSdOZ9M
[The Praetorian Guard (cohortes praetoriae) was, in the Roman Republic, a commander's personal bodyguard and then, in the imperial period, an elite force assigned to protect the emperor and Rome.]

Legions
"To keep such a large number of men in order, it was divided up into groups called 'legions'. Each legion had between 4,000 and 6,000 soldiers. A legion was further divided into groups of 80 men called 'centuries'."

Each group had their field of "Specialty". "anthropomorphic" thinking, "Prescriptions pills", "street drugs", "Alcohol", "Cocaine, Heroin", "SMOKES" , " All kinds of Sexual Practices", Skilled Demonic warriors, concerning "ADDICTIONS, if there is an "Addiction", The Praetorian Guards, for they where under the "Command" of the Creature, who was "KICK OUT" of "HEAVEN" and When they was at WAR with "MICHEAL" and The HEAVENLY HOST! Then I read in "The BIBLE">
(Revelation 12)BSB
"Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him."...ff > fast forward.
Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time” ...And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child.…


PS.... Let me say this, for many True Christians, do not believe this: And you can tell by the way they act and talk.
"The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.…"

The Wicked is always plotting against us, and many have NOT the foggiest idea who the wicked are. it might be your wife, your husband, kids, Your brother, your sister, your mama , your daddy, aunt, uncle, and especially your best friend who gives you good counsel all the time. There is a force that is "instigation" the attacks.

"Is addiction a sin or is it disease ?? Neither one. it is "DEMONIC" you have been "possess" by a "group" within "THE PRAETORIAN GUARD".

What is a sensuality mean?
1 : relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly. 2 : sensory sense 1. 3a : devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites. b : voluptuous. c : deficient in moral, spiritual, or intellectual interests : worldly especially : irreligious.
What is a sensual person?
Someone or something that is sensual shows or suggests a great liking for physical pleasures, especially sexual pleasures. He was a very sensual person. ... Something that is sensual gives pleasure to your physical senses rather than to your mind.

(James 3:15)
New King James Version
This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.
New American Standard Bible
This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.

(EPH. 4:7)
Berean Literal Bible
neither give opportunity to the devil.
King James Bible
Neither give place to the devil.
New King James Version
nor give place to the devil.

I have not address, " disease" yet.
of this Title Thread. For that is a hard one, But i have express the biblical word that may identify the word "addiction".

"Is addiction a sin or is it disease ??" I say neither. """Now addiction might be the results of a sin. "You commit the sin 1st and then it might become an addiction."

PloughBoy said:

"Is addiction a sin or is it disease ?? Neither one. it is "DEMONIC" you have been "possess" by a "group" within "THE PRAETORIAN GUARD".

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You might be right here. Question: Can a demon possess a saved believer?

PloughBoy said:

"Demonic forge"

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And yet more teachings that cannot be found in the Bible. But please do show me the verse where "demonic forge" is used.

PloughBoy said:

The RULER of This World.

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Jesus is the ruler of this world.


Rhema

(Why is it so hard for believers to believe this?)
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B-A-C said:

Just curious, why do you sin? Or not sin as the case may be?

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Is sin an issue (concern) of Willpower? Or is sin a concern (problem) within the spirit of a man?

Within both Judaism and Islam, righteousness is based upon the willpower of a person. Not so with the teachings of Christ.

Is not repentance a final recognition of the failure of Willpower? (I would say yes.)

Rhema

I do not sin, for the spirit of that sin is not within me.
I sin when the spirit of that sin within me has not been taken away.

2Cor 4:4; in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

1Jn 5:19; We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

John 12:31; Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.

James 1:13; Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.
James 1:14; But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.
James 1:15; Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.

When we sin, it's because we choose to sin. No one can make us sin. There is no verses in the Bible that says Christians have to sin.

1Cor 10:13; No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

I'm not saying we can do this on our own without the Holy Spirit, but even with the Holy Spirit many "Christians" continue to sin.

Acts 7:51; “You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting the Holy Spirit; you are doing just as your fathers did.

B-A-C said:

You might be right here. Question: Can a demon possess a saved believer?

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yes, it can, but many will not agree. With GOD all Things are possible. IF "GOD"wants to teach his child a lesson, to keep him or she on the Straight and narrow. If Jesus can be 100% God and 100% man at the same time. You better believe it, a demon can occupy a Christians body at the same time, with the "Spirit of GOD" located in the body but at different place within the Body. If don't believe me, ask Him to show you But if you know what I know, you won't
I heard in my earlier years writers and pastors, Well, "a christian cannot be possess by a demon", with their chest all stuck out.... And I heard a few writers have said, yes it can happen. ASK GOD to show you, I remember one time i knew i was supposed to cast this demon out of this person, And i refused to do it. and I knew the "The SPIRIT" of GOD was revealing to me to do it, I was mad at this person, and I refuse to cast that demon out, pride kept me from casting it. I paid a price, at HE showed me. what that person was going through, and i was in my right mind while that demon was in me! "LORD" have mercy, Just like "Christian" was in that "DUNGEON" in "Pilgrim Progress" JESUS had to come in and UNLOCK DOOR and Take those Chains off of ME!

That demon, but i believe that was The DEVIL all CAPS! I felt those "TALONS", and i don't mean claws, tear into my soul and crab it. and would not turn me loose. JESUS come get me! rebuking was not going to do! I was calling Him, and HE took his time! I got in that "BIBLE"about 20 hours a day! As Long as I stayed in that BOOK I WAS ALRIGHT. FINALLY HE BOUGHT ME OUT! No body knew what i was going through. And at the same time i was Traveling through "The DARK Night of The SOUL" for about two years, I knew that BIBLE inside and OUT! I never that a "Child of GOD" could go through something like that. And GOD talked to me all of the Time i was there. And I LISTEN and Learn form HIM

I do not care what anybody believe i know what i am going to do. And Have no second thoughts! Jonah was alright in the belly of that Big FISH, but when "GOD" commanded that "Weed" to wrap around his neck He had a change of mind. and Went on to "Nineveh"

B-A-C said:

2Cor 4:4; in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

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Is it not your interpretation that the "god of this world" is Satan? Who says so? It's a popular belief, but such a doctrine conflicts with Matthew. This means that one must sacrifice Belief Structures that stand in conflict with the very words of Jesus, does it not? (I believe it does.)

Paul had no problem with writing the word "Satan." He did so TEN times (cf. Romans 16:20; 1 Corinthians 5:5; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 2:11; 2 Corinthians 11:14; 2 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Thessalonians 2:18; 2 Thessalonians 2:9; 1 Timothy 1:20; 1 Timothy 5:15). So if Paul meant Satan, why didn't he write Satan? I could tell you who Paul meant by "the god of this world," but this might be something you need to work out for yourself.

Jesus is the ruler of this world.


Can one be said to truly believe, if one does not believe this?

Rhema

(The more interesting question is how His rule is implemented.)
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B-A-C said:

When we sin, it's because we choose to sin. No one can make us sin.

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Who is the "us" ?? Sinners? Have you not made Salvation and Sanctification a thing subject to human willpower?

You even then posted a verse that seems to say, "When sinners sin, it's because they haven't chosen to sin. The god of this world has made them sin."

B-A-C said:

2Cor 4:4; in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

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Is it the Sinner's CHOICE if they have been blinded?

I read your posts, yet all I see are contradictions.

Rhema

B-A-C said:

John 12:31; Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.

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My apologies, I hadn't seen this one.

B-A-C, wasn't John 12:31 before the crucifixion? And yet isn't Matthew 28:8 after?

Have you taken that into account?

Kindly,
Rhema

Rhema said:

B-A-C, wasn't John 12:31 before the crucifixion? And yet isn't Matthew 28:8 after?

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True,
But 2 Cor 4:4; and 1Jn 5:19; were written after.

John 12:31 "will be'
will be cast
ἐκβληθήσεται (ekblēthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1544: To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.

B-A-C said:

True,
But 2 Cor 4:4; and 1Jn 5:19; were written after.

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And yet the word Satan is NOT in either verse.

Truly, the NLT (the "hover over") treateth scripture deceitfully. The owners of this website should be rebuked.

Here's the actual text: εν οις ο θεος του αιωνος τουτου ετυφλωσεν τα νοηματα των απιστων εις το μη αυγασαι αυτοις τον φωτισμον του ευαγγελιου της δοξης του χριστου ος εστιν εικων του θεου - Proof that the word Satan is not there. I gave you ALL the references where Paul wrote Satan, and you ignore my question asking why he didn't write Satan if he meant Satan? If Paul had meant Satan, he would have written Satan. (Paul didn't even write "World," but rather "AGE" - αιωνος .)

So, given what you know of Roman History, just WHO do you think was the "god" of that age (eon)? (Bonus points for why Paul did not write his name.)

I am just confounded by believers who claim that the words written by Paul supersede those spoken by Jesus. I would suggest it is unwise to put words into Paul's mouth.

B-A-C said:

1Jn 5:19; were written after.

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B-A-C said:

1Jn 5:19; We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

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And yet another verse where the NLT treateth scripture deceitfully (see the hover over). @B-A-C, truly in discussions like this, one ought to cite not only the scripture reference, but the translation one is using. If nothing else, you can now rest assured that ESV also treateth scripture deceitfully (as does the NIV).


Of course the whole world lieth in wickedness, or we wouldn't have a job to do, now, would we. I am just confounded by believers who claim that the words written by John supersede those spoken by Jesus. I would suggest it is unwise to put words into John's mouth.

As @PloughBoy said (I think), we shouldn't just pick out the translation that promotes our personal bias. And to follow a principle of having two witnesses -


I'll even do you one better - και (AND) ο (THE) κοσμος (WORLD - cosmos) ολος (THROUGHOUT) εν (IN) τω (ITS) πονηρω (G4190 - SORRY PLIGHT, also WICKEDNESS) κειται (LIETH)

YEP, no "Satan" written in that verse either, and in truth, no contradiction with Matthew. And how could the church not also lie in "evil," given that scripture is treated so deceitfully?

Allow me to provide a LINK to the Liddell Scott Lexicon for G4190 This is what a reader of Greek 2,000 years ago would have understood "evil" to mean -

A. oppressed by toils,

See how careful we must be? Lest we fall into the error of running around calling Satan a god?

Rhema

(Have you now been able to figure out who the god of that age was?)