What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on addiction
Библия упоминает зависимость в различных местах, предостерегая нас о ее опасностях. Зависимость может быть от различных вещей, будь то алкоголь, наркотики, игры или другие соблазны. Библия призывает нас к бдительности и воздержанию, обращая внимание на то, что наше тело является храмом Духа Святого и что мы должны беречь его от порчи.
Bible Verses About Addiction
1 Corinthians 6:12
“Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.”
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. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
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.”
Ephesians 5:18
“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.”
Proverbs 20:1
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
1 Peter 5:8
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
Romans 13:14
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.”
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