Meditations on "Truth"

Many people are perfectionists who labor under condemnation even though the Bible says, “there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1 NIV).

Folklore advises, "Let your conscience be your guide.

God created us as moral beings. His word teaches us how to live in relationship with Him and with others.

Who can we trust? Who's reliable? Who tells the truth?

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Anyone who has lived in addiction knows that our entire life’s focus was on our next drink or fix.

We experience true freedom when we have a clean slate with God.

It is wise to make a conscious request to God for discernment so we get to know God’s will and have the power to carry it out in all our affairs.

When our will and God’s will differ, we need to determine that we will follow God’s will no matter what.

To avoid being led by our own imagination or desires, we need to make an honest assessment of our will verses God’s revealed will, and make any necessary adjustments to surrender to God’s plans.

) People with discernment naturally do the right thing in each situation.

Coming into a recovery group setting is threatening for many of us.