Christianity in the 12-Step Program emphasizes sourcing support from a higher power (God and the Christ) to get the energy needed to overcome the urge to abuse alcohol and other drugs.Â
Here is an overview of each step and how it related to the Christian faith:Â
1. We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, and that our lives had become unmanageableÂ
The urge to abuse alcohol and drugs overpowers the commonsense. The body is depicted as being powerless over its desire to engage in sin, which is just as destructive as addiction. This is relatable to Romans 7:18, which references the body’s powerlessness over sin, despite the spirit’s desire not so sin.Â
2. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity
Many addicts without a background in Christianity have often turned to prayer when everything else faith. This is because…