Shame in Compulsive Addiction & the 4 Absolutes

In this episode of LifeRecoveryToday, Steve Arterburn explores the powerful recovery principles that shaped the foundation of the 12 Steps through the Oxford Groups and the Life Recovery approach to healing. If you’ve ever felt like… • Shame keeps you trapped in the past • Addiction or compulsive behavior continues to control your life • You struggle to be fully honest with yourself or others • Fear of failure or relapse leaves you feeling hopeless • You feel disconnected from God or the people around you • You want freedom, healing, and lasting transformation …this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The four absolutes that helped shape early recovery: honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love • Why honesty is essential for intimacy and healing • How purity affects your heart, mind, and relationships • How recovery removes shame instead of reinforcing it • Why confession, community, and accountability bring freedom • The importance of staying current and making things right • How the 12 Steps help transform your future through God’s truth At the core of this message: • Recovery is deeply spiritual and transformational • Shame loses its power when brought into the light • Healing begins with honesty and surrender • Addiction does not define your identity • God’s grace offers freedom, hope, and restoration • Your past does not have to control your future No matter how stuck you feel, healing and freedom are possible. 📖 Explore recovery resources, devotionals, and the Life Recovery Bible 📚 Workbooks and support tools available 📞 Need help? Call 1-800-NEW-LIFE 🌐 Visit: New Life Ministries 👥 Find a New Life Recovery Group near you: https://newlife.com/groups/ ✔️ You don’t have to carry shame alone ✔️ You don’t have to stay trapped in addiction ✔️ Healing happens through honesty, community, and recovery #LifeRecoveryToday #Recovery #AddictionRecovery #Shame #Healing #12Steps #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndRecovery #MentalHealth #Hope #LifeRecovery #SteveArterburn #PersonalGrowth #Freedom #NewLife