What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?

1 Corinthians 10:13

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear...”

Galatians 5:1

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

Romans 6:14

“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”

1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

James 4:7

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Hebrews 12:11

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”