"Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
9:40-18:50 - What does being in a spiritual battle really mean for a Christ-follower? "I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!— I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh. For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete." (2 Cor 10:1-6)
19:00 - A call to be gentle to all who are a part of The Addiction Connection
19:30 - Noutheteo - is a confrontational loving way that can be done in gentleness, meekness, and passion all at the same time. Listen, Love, Label Lies, Lead, Launch. How is counseling different than Preaching to crowds from the pulpit?
21:30 Angry at the lies of this world vs. Anger at people. The disease model is hurting more people than it's helping. (Dr. Mark Shaw agrees with Dr. Lance Dodes)
23:30 Local church community context is way more than showing up on Sunday and going home.
Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED is a small care group study that can be used (all digital video and downloadable content) to launch an addictions outreach in your ministry today.
Dr. Mark E. Shaw, the Founder of The Addiction Connection, and the author of The Heart of Addiction: A Biblical Perspective, Relapse: Biblical Prevention Strategies, and Divine Intervention: Hope and Help for Families of Addicts. These resources are available at Focus Publishing, Bemidji, MN. www.focuspublishing.com
