Kenneth Copeland Devotional 8 June 2026 – Addicted to the Word

Biblical Context

Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was written to a church facing many struggles in a bustling Roman city. Corinth was known for its trade, wealth, and diverse culture, but also for its moral challenges and philosophical debates. The church there, despite being filled with gifted believers, struggled with divisions, immorality, and misunderstandings about spiritual truths.

In the closing remarks of this letter, Paul often gives personal greetings and practical instructions. He mentions Stephanas’ household as among the first converts in Achaia. This family stood out because they had dedicated themselves to serving other believers. They weren’t just followers; they were actively involved, setting an example of devotion and practical love. Paul held them in high regard, even encouraging the Corinthians to submit themselves to such faithful people.

Key Word Study

The English word ‘addicted’ in 1 Corinthians 16:15 comes from the Greek word *tassō* (τάσσω), specifically its perfect passive form, *tetachatai* (τετάχαται). While ‘addicted’ in modern English often carries a negative sense, the Greek root here has a much more positive and intentional meaning. *Tassō* means ‘to arrange,’ ‘to appoint,’ ‘to assign,’ or ‘to order.’ When used in the perfect passive, as it is here, it shows a lasting state resulting from a past decision or action.

So, when it says Stephanas’ household ‘addicted themselves,’ it really means they ‘arranged themselves,’ ‘committed themselves,’ or ‘gave themselves over’ entirely to the ministry of the saints. It describes a purposeful, active, and lasting decision to set their lives in order around serving God’s people. It’s a devotion that became a fixed way of life for them, not a harmful compulsion. It speaks of a deep, chosen commitment that shaped their every action and focus.

Developing a New Addiction

You can begin to develop a real craving today – a deep desire for the Word of God. This might sound strange to you, especially if you haven’t felt much interest in the Bible lately. But, trust me on this; it’s absolutely possible. I’ve done it, and I’ve watched many others do it over and over again.

All it takes is making a decision to give yourself to it. You make a choice to focus your time and attention there. The more you put yourself into it, the more your hunger for it will grow. Soon enough, it won’t just be something you do; it’ll start to take over your thoughts. It will become the main thing on your mind, shaping how you see everything.

The Power of Focus

Are you surprised by this? You shouldn’t be. This kind of deep focus happens with anything you give yourself to completely. Think about people who get caught up in pornography, for example. As they put their attention on it, the spirit working behind it moves into their minds. It starts as mental activity, but it doesn’t stay there. Eventually, it draws them into physical actions. They get to a point where they are never truly satisfied. They simply can’t get enough of it.

This very same principle works in a good way when you start to give yourself to God’s Word. You can give yourself to it so much that it completely fills your mind and your everyday life. The more of it you get, the more you want. The Spirit that is behind the Word, the Holy Spirit Himself, will pull you in. He will lead you closer to Jesus than you ever thought was possible. It’s a wonderful cycle of wanting more and getting more, and it changes everything about you.

Serious Time with the Word

I haven’t met anyone who walks in real faith and power who didn’t, at some point, develop this kind of deep desire. It always comes from giving themselves entirely to the Word for a long time. I’m not talking about just a few minutes here and there either. I’m talking about putting in some serious, dedicated time. It’s about making a commitment to dig in and stay there, letting the Word sink deep into your spirit.

Look at what Hebrews 4:1-12 tells us about the power of God’s Word. It’s living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. It cuts through to divide soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God; everything is exposed before Him. This shows you why serious time in the Word isn’t just a suggestion; it’s how you let the power of God really work in your life.

Hebrews 4:1-12

Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.
For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.
For we who have believed do enter that rest, as He has said:
“So I swore in My wrath,
‘They shall not enter My rest,’”
although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
For He has spoken in a certain place of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all His works”;
and again in this place: “They shall not enter My rest.”
Since therefore it remains that some must enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of disobedience,
again He designates a certain day, “Today,” saying in David, “Today, if you will hear His voice,
Do not harden your hearts.”
For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day.
There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.
For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.
Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Your Commitment to the Word

So, make up your mind to do this. Make a firm choice to become a “Word addict.” Once you do, you’ll never want to live without it again. You’ll find it’s not a burden but a life source, something you need and really want more and more each day. This commitment changes your life for the better, giving you strength, clarity, and an ever-closer walk with Jesus.