Why put faith at the center of recovery?
Rahab offers a real-life example of how faith manifests itself in action and how action instills faith. The process of transformation for Rahab involves a series of actions: Decide where to stand. Rahab is clear that she stands on the side of the Israelites and desires to fear and honor their God. Act courageously.
How can we express our faith?
Dec 14, 2014 · Having the ability to believe is not enough. One must act on that ability by acting consistent with what is believed. James tells us that faith without corresponding actions is lifeless and dead. In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by (corresponding) action, is dead. James 2:17 NIV.
How should we act on our faith?
(James 1:4, ESV). Wholeness demands that we embrace a life where action and faith go together. Our faith must express itself in our actions, and our actions in turn bear witness to our faith. In a world becoming more and more secular, the guiding light of faith must enlighten our path forward.
What is faith and how does it work?
What does James say about faith?
One must act on that ability by acting consistent with what is believed. James tells us that faith without corresponding actions is lifeless and dead. In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by (corresponding) action, is dead. James 2:17 NIV.
What is the meaning of the word "faith"?
Faith is the noun form and believe is the verb form of the same Greek word. Faith is the ability to believe, but that ability must be used and acted upon for faith to come alive and work.
1. Be the Answer to Your Own Prayers
We often pray about the problems around us. What would happen if we asked God to help us be the answer to our own prayers?
2. Just Do Something
Too much time is spent deciding how to help or in what area to serve. Instead, just do something. You might totally fail, but at least you are trying.
4. Expect Trouble
If you dive in and do something and don’t wait for permission, expect trouble. Someone will tell you, “You can’t do that.” Others will complain about how you help others.
5. Treat Everyone Like a Brother or Sister and Act Accordingly
This is my life goal: to view every person I meet as a brother or sister and act accordingly. If I saw my sister on the side of the road begging, I would stop to help. If my brother lost his job or home, I would do whatever I could to pitch in a do something.
Faith-Based Rehab: How Religion Can Help in Addiction Treatment
Addiction is an insidious disease that tears apart families and has sometimes dire consequences for the user that devastate their personal community. Whether it’s alcohol, prescription medications, or street drugs, the end result is the same; a person becomes addicted and can no longer maintain control over their lives.
What Is Faith-Based Rehab?
Most treatment centers for addiction operate in the same way. There is generally an inpatient period where the patient withdraws from their drug of choice using a combination of medical and psychological treatment.
Does It Work?
Most people, addicts or not, are familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous. While this program does maintain a non-secular stance, it asks its participants to utilize their higher power as part of the steps to recovery.
How Does Faith-Based Rehab Help Other Patients?
While some studies do show that people suffering from addiction who already have a religious component to their lives respond better to Christian rehabilitation treatment, what about those patients who don’t already have that in their lives? Some faith-based rehab centers report that secular patients often do find the religious aspect of this type of treatment to be helpful..
