When we finally get clean and sober, we must learn to live a new life with a new character. When we become new creations in Christ, we must put on His spiritual life and put off the old, worldly, prideful, selfish, lustful nature. In His Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5, 6 and 7), Jesus describes the attitudes of His followers. “The Most Excellent Way” ministry is centered on God’s Word, and Christ’s Beatitudes are our foundation for change.
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 2:5 NKJV
1 ... Humility
I admit I am powerless over the affects of drugs and alcohol, and
self-centered behavior — my life is unmanageable.
Jesus said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3 NKJV
2 ... Repentance
I believe Jesus Christ can and will create in me a new way of life.
Jesus said: “Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4 NKJV
3 ... Submissiveness
I give my will and my life to Jesus Christ.
Jesus said: “Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:5 NKJV
4 ... Honesty
I honestly examine myself in the light of God’s Word.
Jesus said: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst
for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
Matthew 5:6 NKJV
