John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
The following therefore is the scriptural way to kick the habit of drinking alcohol permanently. Persons will need to remember, that in all things, there are two ways to accomplish that which needs to be done. There is a God-version of victory and there’s a man-version of victory. We can include the God factor, and thus make the victory permanent, or we can choose to go with the secular version of victory, and be faced with the real possibility of playing wHackamole for life.
We will need to take full responsibility for our actions. Blaming other folks, circumstances, or peer pressure will do us no good, for unless we confront the man in the mirror, we will become the sport of circumstances. No one can force us to drink alcohol. We will have to buy the liquor, or the Bud and then use our own hands to put it to our mouths.
[The Desire Of Ages pp 125] While Satan can solicit, he cannot compel to sin. He said to Jesus, “Cast Thyself down,” knowing that he could not cast Him down; for God would interpose to deliver Him. Nor could Satan force Jesus to cast Himself down. Unless Christ should consent to temptation, He could not be overcome. Not all the power of earth or hell could force Him in the slightest degree to depart from the will of His Father.
1st Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!