Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel

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Addiction, according to Welch, is when we worship ourselves and our desires instead of the true God.

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When People Are Big and God Is Small

Do you crave people’s love and approval? Do you dread their rejection or mistreatment? Although we don’t always realize it, many of our lives—and identities—are dangerously contorted around such longings and fears.

Biblical counselor Edward Welch tackles this struggle head-on in a groundbreaking work that has been substantially updated and revised for this new edition. Discover a fear of the Lord that, in Christ, is filled with gratitude, love, and devotion—freeing you to need others less and love them more.

Blame It on the Brain?

Each person’s brain is unique and affects daily life in untold ways. But can our brains cause us to sin? Has brain research proved that we’re not responsible for certain actions or feelings?

Viewing brain problems through the lens of Scripture, Edward T. Welch distinguishes brain disorders from problems rooted in the heart, yet shows an interplay between both. As he focuses on a few common issues—from Alzheimer’s to depression, brain injury to addiction—Dr. Welch lays out a series of practical steps that are adaptable to a wide range of conditions and habits. Understanding the nuances of embodied spiritual life will enable pastors, counselors, families, and friends to help others and themselves, even in complex situations.

Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave

Addiction is a worship disorder. Will we worship ourselves and our own desires, or will we worship the true God?

Scripture reveals addicts’ true condition: like guests at a banquet thrown by “the woman Folly,” they are already in the grave. (Prov. 9:13–18) Can we not escape our addictions?

Ed Welch shows us that when we are following Jesus we have “immense hope that God can give power so that we are no longer mastered by the addiction.”

P&R Titles by Edward T. Welch

Edward T. Welch is a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF).

Publisher ‏ : ‎ P&R Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2001
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0875526063
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0875526065
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #37,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #93 in Substance Abuse Recovery #135 in Christian Pastoral Counseling #872 in Christian Inspirational
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