There are many things in this world that we can become addicted to. Such things as, food, medicine, work, exercise, sex, television, and on and on. Addictions can affect us in all kinds of ways. Some may start out as good addictions, but they usually end up becoming bad as they take away from our lives physically, mentally, emotionally and even relationally.

For instance, if a person is addicted to exercise, at first it feels good to look at a healthy body in the mirror, receive compliments, be able to lift heavy objects and the girls love great abs. But, after awhile, a person will exercise so much that they don’t have time for anything or anyone else in their lives. Or they may strain a muscle or even tear one leaving them incapacitated for weeks. And the muscles fade.

Some people are addicted to food. They eat so much that they become overweight, tired and depressed. The food may taste good, but once the pounds get out of control…YIKES!

Some people are addicted to sex. Sex can be so good to some people that they don’t care who they have it with and how much they have it. It’s good for a time, but without love and emotion it can turn into a talent that must be maintained with every partner. A person addicted to sex may even come in contact with a person that carries an STD. A person that hops from bed to bed can eventually be infected with HIV. Then sex becomes a bad thing.

Work addicts become workaholics. Stress builds in the body and the body eventually gives up. So do friends and spouses.

There are many kinds of addictions that can destroy one’s life. Are there any in your life that can be broken?