17 Bible Verses about Addiction

They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.

Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and burst their bonds apart.

All the toil of man is for his mouth, yet his appetite is not satisfied.

My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.

not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.

But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler--not even to eat with such a one.

For an overseer,as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,

nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.

For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.