Thursday, June 5, 2008

Opening Statement

“Opening Statement”

• “The Most Excellent Way” is LOVE according to I Corinthians 12:31 and 13:3-8
• “The Most Excellent Way” is a loving group of men and women affected directly of indirectly by drugs, alcohol or other life-dominating sin.
• We utilize Biblical principles to overcome the guilt, frustration, hopelessness, fear and shame associated with addictive behavior, remembering the admonition of the Scriptures:
“Beware lest anyone take you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” – Colossians 2:8 NKJV
• We believe a person can become totally free from addiction and compulsive behavior only by the power of the indwelling Spirit of Christ Jesus.
• “The Most Excellent Way” is to be reconciled to God, the Father, through belief in Jesus Christ.
• We believe that through meetings such as this we will grow in our faith in Christ. We will become healthy, joy-filled and productive children of God with the support of others who understand what we have lived through, and by applying Biblical principles to our lives.
• We gain a better understanding of the sin nature and how to change our attitudes and behavior.
• “The Most Excellent Way” is a personal relationship with Jesus.
Jesus said: “The thief [the devil] does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV