![]() As you so painfully know, its effects are devastating and heartbreaking, both for the person addicted and for their family. ![]() Scripture is clear that alcoholism is a sin, and that like all sin, it is a form of idolatry. I read this advice recently from a pastor: “Never trade what you do know for what you don’t know.” So while we as humans cannot be the final judge of what is in someone’s heart, I think it is appropriate to think through what we can truly know, based on Scripture. Of course, God is the only true and righteous Judge and He alone sees and knows all of our hearts. There was fruit in his life, evidence of his having a saving relationship with Christ (Matthew 7). I love what you shared about your husband and his heart for the Lord and his strong love for you. Perhaps a local church might be able to recommend a good one in your area. Talking with a counselor has been such a help throughout my own personal grief process. I would also strongly recommend that you consider seeing a solid Christian counselor as you work through these issues. First of all, I wanted to ask if you have a home church? This is such a difficult time and you need the support and love of the body of Christ around you. I’ve been prayerfully considering your message and what I might be able to share to point you to Jesus in the midst of such pain. Response from Stephanie Anderson, EPM staff: Now I am left to feel he may have lost his salvation. He looked to God-his written prayers and notes that I found after he passed were enough to break my heart. He was such a good man and gave his life to Jesus. Now I spend my days worrying about him and where he is. I was coping OK until I heard a teaching that slammed alcoholism as a sin. He was also an alcoholic who fought so hard to beat this insidious disease. He was a good man and loved me very much.
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