Bible Verses about Addiction

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial… 1 Corinthians 6:12

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not allow myself to be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12	All things are permitted for me, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. desires life righteousness
No trial has confronted you except what a person can stand. God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tried beyond your strength. But together with the trial he will also provide a way out and the strength to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13	No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind; and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. reliability temptation desires

Stay awake and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41	Keep watching and praying, so that you do not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. prayer temptation desires
It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Therefore, stand firm and refuse to submit again to the yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1	It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Jesus life redeemer
For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall also be united with him in his resurrection. We know that our old self was crucified with him, so that our sinful body might be destroyed and we might no longer be enslaved to sin. Romans 6:5-6	For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin. sin resurrection slavery
Hence, be subject to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7	Submit therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. obedience safety devil
For everything that is in the world— the concupiscence of the flesh, the concupiscence of the eyes, and the pride of life— comes not from the Father but from the world. 1 John 2:16	For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. desires pride world
For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly. Titus 2:11-12	For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age. grace righteousness salvation
Jesus replied, “Amen, amen, I say to you, everyone who sins is a slave of sin.” John 8:34	Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.” sin slavery
For you know that the testing of your faith will develop perseverance. James 1:3	Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. faith temptation
Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have received from God, and that you are not your own? You have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20	Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought for a price: therefore glorify God in your body. worship Spirit life
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:13	And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. temptation desires evil
Therefore, if the Son sets you free, you then will truly be free. John 8:36	So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free. Jesus redeemer freedom
You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, what can be done to make it salty once again? It is no longer good for anything, and thus it is cast out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 5:13	You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people. sin obedience evangelism
Then Jesus said to those Jews who did believe in him, “If you remain faithful to my word, you will truly be my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32	So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly My disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” truth Word of God following
Rather, put on the Lord Jesus Christ and allow no opportunity for the flesh to gratify its sinful desires. Romans 13:14	But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. desires Jesus body