. . . must realize a need for change and have a desire to make a change. "... they were pierced to their heart, and said ... 'Brethren, what shall we do?'" Acts 2:37
. . . must look to God for the answer as to how to make the change. "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
. . . must acknowledge God's will and commit your life to God. "So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of God is. ... do not get drunk... ." Ephesians 5:17-18
. . . must acknowledge and confess your faults. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9
. . . must repent and bear the fruits of repentance. "... I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision, but kept declaring ... that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance." Acts 26:19-20
. . . must study God's Word and apply the concepts to your life. "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15
. . . must accept and use the power God has provided for you. "For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline." 2 Timothy 1:7
. . . must stay away from corrupting influences. "Do not be not deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good morals.'" 1 Corinthians 15:33
. . . must maintain strengthening fellowship. "... and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking the assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more, as you see the day drawing near." Hebrews 10:24-25
. . . must look for the way of escape from tempting urges, seeking help from God and others. "No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13