Jesus Christ has won the victory over sin, death, and the devil by His death on the cross. Therefore, the message of the Gospel brings forgiveness and the power to experience real change in our lives through God's power. Not only are external things warped, perverse, confused, and corrupt, believers in recovery must still contend with their own fallen natures, as well. All human beings need spiritual rebirth. Because spiritual death is a reality, we must assume that everyone needs to experience new life from God.
Guilt is a response of the conscience to specific sinful actions.
Everyone who struggles with a compulsive disorder experiences this to some degree. The Gospel provides the answer for both of these dilemmas. Confession and forgiveness are God's way to overcome guilt. And, growing in relationship to Him and other healthy people enables us to accept ourselves as loved and lovable. According to the Bible, drunkenness is a moral condition.