Will Power

This is not the answer. Our own strength has an end. Gods plan is to strengthen the Will with His mind from His word. Faith is motivated by love in Gal 5:6. Faith alone isnt enough, love must be the fuel for faith. The strength of sin is in the law, so to speak to yourself in a mantra "I wont do it, I wont do it is worthless. Ps 119.11 say to hide the word in our heart that I may not sin against you. This is key - the word has the keeping power to keep from sinning. Sin is small to God – for He himself was the answer to deal with it; but the loss of fellowship, the consequence of sin, has far more liability. Study Gods mind in His word in specifics were you have a disconnect. What ever imbalance or addiction God has a specific thought. Hide that thought by agreeing with God and HIS Will is activated in Phil 2:13. Energy should not by put into ceasing from sin but to fill our heart with Gods value system in His word. The Will - our ability to choose and act will be accountable to an eternal value system. This will produce a love for the right things and amazing ability in temptation. Purity is more than just purification, it is the environment were Gods full expression can be revealed. Let God conquer you in his love and he will heal and mature you.

Personal exercise:

1) Study Gods mind on your imbalance or addiction
2) On a piece of paper write out why you are drawn and need that particular addiction. This defines motives.
3) Meditate and learn verses that define who you are in Christ. This will create a right grid in the mind.