There are many addicts in the world. Tragically, there are also many who have a different kind 
of addiction, maybe more destructive. These have a never ending thirst to control the life and choices of others. Ultimately, all addicts have an unquenchable desire to control one thing, self. Even if self seems out of control, the addict demands control of this also.
An addict's high begins in the ritual: i.e... getting dressed and in the car, preparing what you'll say, imagining what they'll say, driving, pulling to the curb or parking lot, getting out of the car, walking to the door or having someone come to your door.
The high crescendos, only after all the circumstances are in order. Each person's ritual is different but it's the fantasy, created in the mind, being fulfilled. Remove the ritual (party), and the drug would not fully quench the mind's thirst.
Millions of people attend (or don't attend) services weekly, believing their ritual will crescendo higher than the week previous. These deny the grace of God and do not believe God has put them on equal standing with Himself. Likewise, millions attend (or don't attend) the same services, believing they are complete in Christ. Going to a meeting or not is nothing and neither right nor wrong. It's all between you and God.
Your spouse, Pastor or Sunday School teacher can't complete you. God's alone can do this greater work in you. It's okay if you decide to play the game or not, but if you think you're taking God like a drug, you are blinded by your own fantasy. The blood of Jesus has the power to transform you into His likeness, believe it or not.
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