Book excerpt: One Step to Jesus is a Bible study for those who struggle with bad habits like substance abuse, anger, depression, eating disorders, gambling, pornography, and other addictive behaviors. It is simplistic. The curriculum will ask questions about sin and instruct you to read the Bible to find the answer. This book leaves space to jot down the Scripture. The lessons have a logical sequence that builds upon one another:Chapter 1 introduces repentance and forgiveness. Here we learn that spiritual birth is necessary for victory. Chapter 2 presents a plan of initial restoration with God and with others. We learn if we do not have the right relationship with God, we will not have a right relationship with people. This is a new way of thinking. Chapter 3 exposes sin so we can recognize it. We learn why accountability and a daily devotional life are essential in making good choices and sidestepping the wrong ones. Chapter 4 teaches obedience to God's Word. This chapter reveals our faith by being a doer of the Bible. Chapter 5 is all about spiritual warfare. Now that we are a part of God's family, as His children, we will always have an enemy that is against us. This chapter teaches us how to gain victory in and through Jesus. Chapter 6 compares the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. Even though it is the longest chapter, it's important to understand what each spiritual characteristic is to overcome our old way of living. Chapter 7 concludes with God's Faithfulness. If we have faith in God, then we can be assured that His faith will deliver us from temptation. We can trust God as being sovereign over all things. Also included:Understanding Addiction, Warning Signs of Addiction, and Is Using Marijuana a Sin? Jesus made this amazing statement. "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed" (John 8:36). Jesus will free us from life-dominating sin. We don't have to manage it. We can be set free. When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we're inviting Him to rule our lives. We now have a relationship where God comes and lives inside of us and changes us from the inside out. We accept that addictive and compulsive behaviors are sinful and wrong. James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." When you take one step to Jesus, His step toward you makes victory possible.