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Bible Verses About Addiction

No chain is stronger than the freedom Christ offers, and no relapse disqualifies you from His grace. These Bible verses about addiction speak to the fight for freedom, one day and one victory at a time.

1 Corinthians 10:13

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“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 an escape, so that you can stand up under it.”

Galatians 5:1

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“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.”

John 8:36

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

Romans 6:12-14

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“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires. Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness. For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

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“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!”

Psalms 107:13-14

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“Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.”

Romans 8:1-2

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“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.”
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Proverbs 20:1

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“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.”

1 Peter 5:8-9

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“Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Addiction?

No chain is stronger than the freedom Christ offers, and no relapse disqualifies you from His grace. These Bible verses about addiction speak to the fight for freedom, one day and one victory at a time.

What is a good Bible verse about Addiction?

1 Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 an escape, so that you can stand up under it.”

Where should I start reading about Addiction in the Bible?

Start with Galatians 5:1, one of the 11 verses gathered here on this topic.

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