Self effort (which fails often with the complex dynamics of addiction) alone cannot set one free-- in fact, some have called that a form of "self" idolatry ( which is therefore) destined to fail... But coming to believe God can and will relieve the captive of the bondage of self (all addictions are based on this)- this is the breakthrough. Many fail to grasp that flesh cannot be cast out (only the demonic can be cast out in Jesus' name) but flesh ( where most addictions feed and originate) must be brought to the cross of Christ for crucifixion! Then through God's grace only can new, resurrected life be brought forth in the liberated soul! Where Intercessors are needed most is to minister the power of the Cross and in helping and praying the individual come to the cross where the diabolical self can there be brought to death! "I am crucified with Christ, yet I live; but it is no longer I that lives but Christ in me, and the life I live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son oh God who loved me and gave Himself for me."
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envying, murders, drunkenness, reveling, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:19-21 KJV)"
You cannot cast out flesh... Flesh can only be crucified. We are told if we confess our sins ( the works of the flesh), God is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. When we are cleansed by God the demonic will flee because there is nothing left for it to feed upon.
There is so much more that scripture has to say about this!
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