Page 10 - The Way To Freedom From Life's Many Addictions

When you disregard guidance from God and

mindlessly go along with every urge, crush, or craving

that comes to mind, you are operating at the level of a
wild beast.

Self-control separates human beings from all other animal

species. Thus, spiritual control over self is the essence of

humanity. Now, spirit and self are different in form and

substance. The spirit is at the top of the Divine Order; the

self is at the bottom. The spirit is eternal; the self is

temporary. The loving, caring, Spiritual You represents life

everlasting, while your mortal self is doomed to destruction

and death. As long as your self stubbornly refuses to

align with the Divine Order, your spirit and self will be in
conflict.
If you realize it is time to resolve this inner turmoil,
you have been awakened or will soon be. Either way,
until the eternal Spiritual You takes control, your role in
this life will be comparable to a hapless rider in a runaway
vehicle. Such is the nature of addiction. However, you can
regain mastery over your life by focusing your awareness
deep within, where the desires of self have no sway. Loving
God from the inner sanctum of your soul will set you free,
for Love is the foundation of liberty.
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