Four Basic Principles
The Teen Challenge program is based on
4 basic principles:
There is hope for a person with life controlling problems.
Sin, not drugs, alcohol, etc. is the major root problem.
The only cure for sin and its symptoms is Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ, living within a person, takes the desire for sin out of that person's life. When the urge to sin is taken out, then the desire for drugs, alcohol and all manner of deviant behavior is also removed. When the root problem is dealt with, the symptoms also disappear.
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Matthew 5:3-10 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.