Addicted is a word defined by Webster as, [strongly inclined to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly] . We can be addicted to bad things: Alcohol, Drugs, Porn, Gambling, and Cigarettes, etc.
We can be addicted to good things: Gardening, Reading, Woodworking, scholastic endeavors, or Modeling, etc. but the best thing anyone can be addicted to is the study and application of God’s word.
On the day of Pentecost that is what happened to at lest 3,000 souls. Scripture tells us that after the gospel concerning Jesus was preached for the first time by Peter (Acts 2:1-36) that those who heard and were convicted asked, “Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”, (v.37). Peter’s answer, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the [k]remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (v.38), “Then those who [m]gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them” (v.41). After which we read, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ [n]doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42).
That term, “steadfastly”, is a compound word [προσκαρτερέω], pronounced “PROS-KAR-TER-EH-O”. PROS means “towards”, and KARTEREHO, means “to give constant attention to a thing : to adhere to one, be his adherent; to be devoted or constant to one”. That is to say these new converts were addicted to the word, “apostle’s doctrine” which includes, but is not limited to (1 Cor. 14:37), fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers.
These were devoted, addicted to spiritual things. In this lesson we will discuss some of these. Please listen on and if you have questions don’t hesitate to call me by the number listed on the contact tab.