What's the purpose of treatment when there's no cure?

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As I sit here, reflecting on the purpose of treatment when there's no cure, I am reminded of the complexities of human nature. My son Joshua is struggling with addiction, and I've come to realize that the cure must come from within. It's not just a matter of external treatment, but a deeply personal decision to reject and forsake the behaviors that are holding him back. This resonates with the idea that sin is not just a matter of being ill, but rather a fundamental transformation that requires a new life, given by the Holy Spirit in regeneration or the new birth.

In the context of addiction, the figure of disease is indeed misleading. We often look for a salve to palliate the symptoms, but what's really needed is a remedy that attacks the root of the disease. As the Bible teaches, man is not just ill, but dead in trespasses and sins. The cure is not just a successful treatment, but a new life, given by the Holy Spirit. This is why I believe that treatment, when there's no cure, is not just about physical or external interventions, but about spiritual transformation.

As a pastor, I've seen firsthand the power of spiritual transformation in the lives of those struggling with addiction. When we recognize our spiritual core and the presence of God in our lives, we find that there are places of hope and healing that we never thought possible. It's not just about treating the symptoms, but about addressing the root causes of our struggles. And that's where the true cure lies – in a deeply personal relationship with God, and the transformation that comes from it. That's what I believe, and that's what I've seen in my own life, as well as in the lives of those I've had the privilege to serve.

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