Biblical Answer

Being a good person is not defined solely by our actions or behaviors. Rather, it is defined by our relationship with God and our trust in Jesus Christ as our Savior. While struggles with addiction can certainly hinder our ability to live a life that reflects Christian values, it does not define our worth or our potential as a person created in the image of God. As the Bible teaches, we are all sinners, and our struggles with addiction are a manifestation of our sinful nature (Romans 7:18-19). Therefore, it is not the addiction itself that defines us, but rather our response to it.

When we turn to Christ in repentance and faith, we are not only forgiven for our sins, but we are also empowered to live a life that reflects God's values and teachings. This includes seeking help and support for our addiction, but it also involves a deeper transformation of our heart and mind. As the Bible teaches, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" (1 Corinthians 6:19). This means that our bodies, including our thoughts, feelings, and actions, are a reflection of God's presence and power in our lives.

Therefore, even when we are struggling with addiction, we can still be a good person by seeking help, confessing our sin, and turning to Christ for forgiveness and guidance. This may involve seeking support from a church, a counselor, or a support group, but it also involves a deepening of our relationship with God and a commitment to living a life that reflects His values and teachings. As the Bible teaches, "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). This means that we are not defined by our struggles with addiction, but rather by our potential to live a life that reflects God's goodness and love.