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Welcome to the church of Pentecost audio devotional. It’s the Saturday, October 1, 2022 edition. Topic: ADDICTION. Scripture References: First Corinthians chapter 6 verse 12, 10 verse 13. Addiction is defined as the compulsive need for and use of habit-forming substances. The causes of addiction can be genetic and environmental factors. It has physical, social, and economic consequences on the individual. World Health Organization estimates that 12.5% of death attributed to alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs. Examples of drugs are alcohol, marijuana, opioid, cocaine, amphetamine, and nicotine. The youthful stage is a period one may want to experiment without curiosity. Peers may deceive others to use for performance in academics and employment. The Bible in First Corinthians 10 verse 13 admonishes that temptations we encounter are not beyond us, but the faithful God provides an escape. In First Corinthians 6 verse 12, Paul indicates that though one is permitted to do everything, not all things are beneficial and will not be mastered by anything. One becomes enslaved to these medications when used over a period of time. Though their use is pleasurable, once addicted, it has grievous consequences for the health and psychosocial well-being of the individual. It is advisable to refrain from such drugs than using them and stopping later. It is not easy coming out of addiction, it requires rehabilitation, which is at a cost to the individual and the family. Prayer Guide: Lord help us to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be guided constantly by Him. Our Memory Verse For This Week: Third John chapter 2: “Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” Let’s go over it again: Third John chapter 2: “Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” Thank you for listening. Do have a blessed day!