We made a resolution for 2009 (and thereafter) for the ministry of “The Most Excellent Way”:  we are no longer going to be timid about the Word of God.  Have we been timid?  Yes.   

Recognizing that we are in the midst of a spiritual battle for souls, we must honor God and His Word above all things, and speak the Truth in love.  There is only one true, all-powerful God.  There is only one way of salvation.  There is only one way to eternal glory.  Jesus is all in all!
  
We recognize that most of the people who come into “The Most Excellent Way” are familiar with, or have been indoctrinated with, the “scientific conclusion” that they have a disease.  The disease concept is embraced by the legal system, medical community, government agencies, health-care community, recovery industry, Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step programs, residential programs, prison programs and psychological therapies.  

We have not entered into the controversy about whether addiction is sin or disease.  However addiction is defined, Jesus is the solution!   He heals disease!  AND He provides freedom from the bondage of ALL sin!  

Since 1986, by God’s grace, thousands — perhaps tens of thousands — of addicts have been set free from their slavery to drugs and alcohol by attending this ministry.  We offer them hope for a new and changed life by faith in and obedience to Jesus Christ.  We offer an eternal perspective on life, not just a means to get clean and sober in this life. We go beyond hoping to overcome “hurts, habits and hang-ups” of the past.  We walk in the Spirit of Christ in eternity now.  We know what it is to be restored by God, our Creator.  Jesus, and He alone, is our Hope!

Many church leaders — who are sensitive to the spiritual needs of their congregants and people in their community — have stepped up and addressed addiction with Biblical truth, seasoned with God's love and compassion.    
Addictions:   Disease?  Sin?
This page was last updated: July 14, 2020
Addictions:  Sin?  Disease?
1 Corinthians 12:31 NIV
Then Jesus went about 
all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching 
the gospel of the kingdom, and HEALING 
EVERY SICKNESS 
and EVERY DISEASE among the people.
Matthew 9:35 NKJV
"He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed." 
Isaiah 53:5 NKJV

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