The Bible teaches that true freedom comes from surrendering control to God. Addiction binds us to destructive habits, but faith offers a path to healing and redemption. By trusting in God’s strength, we find the courage to break free from the chains that hold us back. Through prayer and community support, we can overcome addiction and live a life of purpose and peace.
Below is the full list of bible verses on addiction (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Addiction
1 Corinthians 10:13
“13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
Related Themes: Lust Self-Control Strength Temptation
1 Peter 5:8
“8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”
Related Themes: Lust Business Satan Self-Control
James 1:12-15
“12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
Related Themes: Perseverance Lust Suffering Life
1 John 2:16
“16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
1 Corinthians 6:12
“12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”
Related Themes: Technology Freedom Gluttony Sports
James 4:7
“7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Related Themes: Lust Bitterness Satan Surrender
1 Corinthians 15:33
“33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”
Related Themes: Dating Friendship Morals Reputation Morality
1 Peter 5:10
“10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
Related Themes: Suffering Hope Restoration Anxiety
Galatians 5:19-21
“19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Related Themes: Lust Abomination Lust Bitterness Adultery
1 Peter 2:11
“11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;”
Related Themes: Lust Strangers Reputation Morality
Proverbs 20:1
“1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
Related Themes: Holiness Health Quitting Indulgence
John 8:36
“36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
Matthew 6:13
“13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Related Themes: Reaping Temptation Evil
Romans 13:14
“14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”
Related Themes: Lust Purity Gluttony Indulgence
Romans 5:3-5
“3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
Related Themes: Suffering Perseverance Patience Hope
Galatians 5:16
“16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
Related Themes: Lust Sin Holy Spirit Indulgence
Proverbs 6:27
“27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?”
Titus 2:11-12
“11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
Related Themes: Lust Reaping Self-Control Lust
Galatians 5:1
“1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
Related Themes: Lust Freedom Lust Manipulation Deliverance
Hebrews 4:15-16
“15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Isaiah 5:11
“11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!”
Related Themes: Self-Control Alcoholism Drugs
1 Corinthians 5:11
“11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.”
Related Themes: Dating Acceptance Money Tolerance Reputation
1 Corinthians 10:13-14
“13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.”
Related Themes: Lust Self-Control Strength Temptation
Proverbs 23:20
“20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:”
Related Themes: Gluttony Indulgence Lust Health
James 1:2-3
“2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
Related Themes: Suffering Joy Perseverance Frustration Complaining
John 8:34
“34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.”
Related Themes: Lust Sin Purity Repentance
Galatians 5:24-25
“24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
Related Themes: Lust Reaping Reaping What You Sow Morality Reaping What You Sow
Matthew 18:7
“7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!”
Related Themes: Offense
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
“16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
Psalm 121:1-2
“1 A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”
Related Themes: Loneliness New Beginnings New Life Encouragement Attitude
