Addictions & Faith (February 8, 2026)

What does it mean to be righteous when we still struggle with sin? In this honest and hope-filled message, we explore how God sees believers who wrestle with failure, addiction, and moral weakness—and why “undeveloped, struggling righteousness” may be evidence of grace, not defeat.Speaker: Pastor Dirk Haiste(00:00) – Welcome & Introduction(00:34) – A Hard Question: Sin, Addiction, and Salvation(02:15) – Can a Believer Still Struggle With Sin?(04:05) – Why Sin Feels Worse as We Mature(06:01) – When Light Reveals What Was Always There(08:25) – The Mark of Spiritual Maturity(11:59) – The Plank, the Speck, and Judging Others(14:06) – A Good Heart and Moral Failure(17:33) – Undeveloped, Struggling Righteousness(19:21) – What You Choose to Focus On(20:46) – Lot: A Righteous Man Who Made Bad Choices(27:13) – How God Ultimately Sees Lot(29:44) – What Do We Do Now?(31:51) – A Prayer for Daily Dependence(33:09) – More Than Conquerors(34:40) – Closing Prayer & Benediction