What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?

1 Corinthians 6:12

“I have the right to do anything,' you say—but not everything is beneficial. 'I have the right to do anything'—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.”

Philippians 4:13

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

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.”

Romans 12:2

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”