Alcohol Use and Abuse Among Single Adults
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This is a fact: Alcohol Use and Abuse is much more prevalent among single people (across all age groups) than with those who are married. While single men are by far the largest demographic that uses and abuses alcohol, recent studies in the US and UK find alarming rises in alcohol use and abuse among single women.
Does all this alcohol use and abuse surprise you? It shouldn’t because alcohol use and abuse goes hand in hand with other struggles common to singles including loneliness and depression.
Alcohol Use and Abuse Signs
While drinking alcohol is certainly not condemned in the Bible, it’s abuse is. So what exactly are some signs of alcohol use and abuse? if you are a Christian single with any of the below, you may have an alcohol addiction problem that needs attention:
- You can’t deal with major duties at home, work and church
- Your alcohol use put you and others in physcial danger. For example driving “under the influence”
- Your alcohol use and abuse cause you to have problems with the law
- Your alcohol use is detroying your relationships (ex:dating) with those close to you
Overall, not treating this type of alcohol use and abuse can lead to more serious problems, including alcoholism.
Many singles who have abused alcohol (or any other substance) have expressed regret at having “wasted their lives” during this time of addiction. Missed opportunities. Poor relationship decisions. Regrettable immoral behavior.
Daily Devotional
In our daily devotion, Pastor Dave Gremban, of Calvary Chapel Ann Arbor, Michigan, encourages Christian singles to make the most of our time:
“In Ephesians 5:15-20, we are encouraged to walk wisely/sensibly/intelligently (v. 15). We are to make the most of each opportunity to shine brightly for Him in the midst of a dark world (v. 16). Let’s not waste our lives on foolish pursuits such as drunkenness, but let’s continually walk in the fullness of the Spirit (v. 18).
“In other words, let’s be constantly under the influence of nothing but the Spirit of God. Those who are full of the Spirit long for worship and they speak words and sing songs that reflect the heart of a worshiper (v. 19). In addition, those who are full of the Spirit show it in their gratitude, thanking God for all things (v. 20).
“Remember that He is able to use all things, even the difficult circumstances and the times when we’ve been wrongfully hurt, for His ultimate purposes (Rom. 8:28). He wastes nothing in our lives. Let’s shine for Him!”
Bible Verse of Day
-Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit- Ephesians 5:18
If you are a single person suffering from alcohol use and abuse, or any other addiction, remember there is hope for you! If you are seeking help, you may contact us or Google search Christian Overcomers Groups/ 12 Step Programs in your area.
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The Great Commission and Single Adults
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In a previous article related to the Great Commission, we mentioned that single adults are one of the most unchurched groups of people. Although the Great Commission commands us to preach the gospel to every creature, million of singles are unreached and still living in spiritual darkness. Why is this? The sad but true story is that many churches and individual Christians do not take the great Commission seriously. For example, in his influential book, The Disciple-Making Pastor, Bill Hull stated that only 7% of evangelical Christians share their faith with others.
Obeying the Great Commission
What they’ve taught us at Liberty Seminary regarding the great Commission is that people are more likely to become Christians if they hear the Gosepel message from people like themselves. Therefore, as Christian singles, we have a great opportunity and obligation to share Christ with other singles who have not experienced Jesus’ love.
In our daily devotional, Pastor Dave Gremban, of Calvary Chapel Ann Arbor (MI), shares his insights on the responsibilities we have have as believers to share our light to a dying world:
In Ephesians 5:8-14, we learn about darkness versus light. Paul gives us three characteristics of children of light: they bear fruit (such as goodness, righteousness, and truth), they find out what pleases the Lord (via the Word, prayer, sensitivity to the Spirit’s promptings, etc.), and they choose not to mix with darkness (they refuse to share with deeds of darkness in any way).
Believers who walk as children of light shine ever so brightly, exposing darkness and giving people opportunity to respond to the light of Christ. What a privilege to be used by God to shine in a dark world for His glory. Let’s walk as children of light!
As a single Christian, are you living so that other singles are being drawn to Christ, or away from Him? What are your thoughts on the Great Commission?
Bible Verse of Day
-We are therefore Christ’s Ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.- 2 Corinthians 5:20
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