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CHAPTER
09
IN THIS CHAPTER
I will abstain from alcoholic drink, tobacco, the non-medical use of addictive drugs, gambling, pornography, the occult, and all else that could enslave the body or spirit.
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God intends that nothing in our behaviour and practices should harm our well-being.
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We should beware of those things that rob us of our freedom to live as Christ requires.
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We are responsible to God for the way we guard our spiritual, physical, social, intellectual and emotional well-being.
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When Salvationists speak out and stand against the negative consequences of addictive behaviour they seek justice for others who have been ‘enslaved’ by them.
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Those for whom this promise brings particular challenges must be treated with compassion and respect.
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Abstinence from addictive behaviours allows us to live fully, freely and with integrity.
