Addiction vs. Disease

There has been an unfortunate change in our modern world over the last few decades in regards to personal accountability and coddling the selfish and self-destructive. There has been a push, strongly re-enforced and perpetuated by the media, that no matter what you do to yourself--and often what you do to others--it is okay, as it is self-expression, and all self-expression is valuable and should be embraced. And because self-expression has been nearly deified, one could not possibly be held personally accountable or have to take responsibility for anything he or she does. Part of the impact on our society of this is that there are no addictions nowadays; it's a disease. You aren't a drunk or wino anymore, you are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism. It sounds much nicer and externalizes your negative actions into something you couldn't possibly control: a disease.

But this laughable approach has gone overboard, and it is evident everywhere. Drug users, and people obsessed with sex, food, pornography, video games, internet, television, plastic surgery, and even shopping, tattoos, and piercings all now have diseases. One could not possibly be expected to show any self-control or moderation. That's antiquated and barbaric!

Reality check, y'all: it is not a bloody disease if you only have it because you have money in your pocket or do some negative activity repetitively! Diseases are physical or mental problems that run their own course and have absolutely ZERO to do with the activities you do during the day. It's not a disease if your are "in remission" because you slept late and couldn't get your fix.

God loves each and every one of us and most definitely wants us to enjoy the world that God created. But always keep in mind moderation. And always remember that you actually and truly are accountable for all of your actions, even if you buy into society excusing it for you. God is above all of this nonsense and will most definitely not be looking for phony excuses when God calls you onto the carpet after you die. This is just a word of warning, do with it what you will. You do have your God-given free will, after all. God be with you.


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