Siblings raised in the same alcoholic home will turn out differently because God put different personalities in each of us. My brother is an alcoholic due to my father's mistreatment and lack of a Godly home. I did not become an alcoholic because i am extremely sensitive and couldn't handle that lifestyle. It wasn't as much a cognizant choice as a personality that is very different than my brother's. I agree with everything else being said though.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, Bill! Andrew explains in greater detail the part we, as believers, take in fulfilling God's plan and destiny in our lives in his free audio teaching, "Living in the Balance of Grace & Faith." Feel free to check it out here: www.awmi.net/audio/audio-teachings/#/awm_1064a_sovereignty.mp3. We believe you will be blessed, and we look forward to hearing back from you! - AWMI Team