The Bible states in 1 Timothy 5 “Whereas he who lives in pleasure and self-gratification (giving himself up
to luxury and self-indulgence) is dead even while he (still) lives!” (Amplified)
Selfishness leads to death, self-lessness leads to life! The lifestyle of someone that is in addiction is the most selfish lifestyle that there is. Whether it is to alcohol, drugs, porn, gambling, food, co-dependency or whatever. It is centered on self- indulgence. They are dead inside though they live. It is a heart-wrenching reality in the world in which we live.
But! Thank God for His Word! The Word of God, sharper than a two-edged sword! The Word, the very revelation of God, the instruction of God, His divine promise, divine doctrine, divine declaration of God.
Jesus is the living logos (word); the Bible is the written logos (word): and the Holy Spirit utters the spoken logos (word)! This is why at the Compassion Connection, our number one text book is THE BIBLE!
Look at what it has to say in Psalm 119:9 “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to your Word!” (NKJV) Through His Word we learn His ways, which lead to life! The Word teaches us that this life comes through death, death to self, death to flesh, self-indulgences of any kind. This takes place through the logos – Word – “Jesus, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit.” Renewing the mind through the logos. (Romans 12:2) From the Amplified it reads: “Do not be conformed to this world (this age) (fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs), but be transformed (changed) by the (entire) renewal of your mind (by its new ideals and its new attitude), so that you may prove (for yourselves) what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect (in His sight for you.)”
As the men enter the Compassion Connection they don’t even realize the severity of their self-centeredness but it isn't long and they begin to recognize it, and they start seeing the change take place.
As we just completed our last 90 day session and had our graduation service Sunday, our latest graduate Jesse made this statement: “I am much more passionate about the Word of God after going through the program! The Word has drastically changed my life! I plan on continuing to grow through the study of God’s Word!” Praise the Lord! That blesses my heart!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life; and this life was the light of men!”
John 1:1-4
Transforming lives, building a foundation to stand on for a life time, that is our purpose and mission at the
Compassion Connection!
Our next 90 day session will begin on either the 5th date is finalized. Please pray for this ministry for we know that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age.
Thank you all for your support and gifts at the graduation open house! It was a blessing. That really does mean a lot to the graduates! Thank you for your overall support of the Compassion Connection. It is greatly appreciated. May God richly bless you and your family during this Easter season.
He is Risen indeed!
Pastor Reg Myers
Compassion Connection Director
to luxury and self-indulgence) is dead even while he (still) lives!” (Amplified)
Selfishness leads to death, self-lessness leads to life! The lifestyle of someone that is in addiction is the most selfish lifestyle that there is. Whether it is to alcohol, drugs, porn, gambling, food, co-dependency or whatever. It is centered on self- indulgence. They are dead inside though they live. It is a heart-wrenching reality in the world in which we live.
But! Thank God for His Word! The Word of God, sharper than a two-edged sword! The Word, the very revelation of God, the instruction of God, His divine promise, divine doctrine, divine declaration of God.
Jesus is the living logos (word); the Bible is the written logos (word): and the Holy Spirit utters the spoken logos (word)! This is why at the Compassion Connection, our number one text book is THE BIBLE!
Look at what it has to say in Psalm 119:9 “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to your Word!” (NKJV) Through His Word we learn His ways, which lead to life! The Word teaches us that this life comes through death, death to self, death to flesh, self-indulgences of any kind. This takes place through the logos – Word – “Jesus, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit.” Renewing the mind through the logos. (Romans 12:2) From the Amplified it reads: “Do not be conformed to this world (this age) (fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs), but be transformed (changed) by the (entire) renewal of your mind (by its new ideals and its new attitude), so that you may prove (for yourselves) what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect (in His sight for you.)”
As the men enter the Compassion Connection they don’t even realize the severity of their self-centeredness but it isn't long and they begin to recognize it, and they start seeing the change take place.
As we just completed our last 90 day session and had our graduation service Sunday, our latest graduate Jesse made this statement: “I am much more passionate about the Word of God after going through the program! The Word has drastically changed my life! I plan on continuing to grow through the study of God’s Word!” Praise the Lord! That blesses my heart!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life; and this life was the light of men!”
John 1:1-4
Transforming lives, building a foundation to stand on for a life time, that is our purpose and mission at the
Compassion Connection!
Our next 90 day session will begin on either the 5th date is finalized. Please pray for this ministry for we know that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age.
Thank you all for your support and gifts at the graduation open house! It was a blessing. That really does mean a lot to the graduates! Thank you for your overall support of the Compassion Connection. It is greatly appreciated. May God richly bless you and your family during this Easter season.
He is Risen indeed!
Pastor Reg Myers
Compassion Connection Director
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