Jim was the youngest of four boys. As a young teen he was introduced to alcohol and marijuana. At first it didn’t seem to be a big deal. His parents didn’t appear to notice the change right away and Jim thought he had everything under control. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before he started failing at school and then he started cutting school—as well. This led to him getting involved with a bad crowd; some of which, were older than him.
Jim was smoking cigarettes, marijuana, drinking and gambling. Without having much money, his friends would give him drugs and alcohol for free. A couple of years later Jim was smoking crack and using meth...
It has been nearly a year since Jim started going to church; he is very active in the youth department at church and he is in college now, taking courses to be a probation officer. His parents have never been prouder! They also are attending church with their son these days...
Scriptures of Reference:
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the son of God? I John 5: 4-5 (KJV)
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