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	You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to 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	The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 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 watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body 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	So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. 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	Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. sin resurrection slavery
Hence, be subject to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7	So humble yourselves before God. 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 the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this 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 been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. grace righteousness salvation
Jesus replied, “Amen, amen, I say to you, everyone who sins is a slave of sin.” John 8:34	Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin.” sin slavery
For you know that the testing of your faith will develop perseverance. James 1:3	For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 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	Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. worship Spirit life
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:13	And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. 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 are truly 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 what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 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	Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. 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	Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. desires Jesus body