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15 Bible Verses About Obsession

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    Obsession narrows your focus, clouding your ability to see God’s broader plan. The Bible teaches balance, guiding you to prioritize what truly matters. By releasing the grip of obsession, you open your heart to peace and wisdom. Trusting in God’s timing brings clarity and purpose to your path.

    Below is the full list of bible verses on obsession (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 Obsession

    1 John 2:15-17

    15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.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.17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”

    Related Themes: Lust Pride Money Social Justice

    Mark 7:20-23

    20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.”

    Related Themes: Lust Pride Business Morality Sin

    Mark 12:29-31

    29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”

    Related Themes: Love Omnipresence Omnipotence Greatness

    Romans 5:3-4

    3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:”

    Related Themes: Suffering Perseverance Patience Hope

    Matthew 6:24

    24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”

    Related Themes: Money Business Finances Greed Morality

    2 Corinthians 10:4-5

    4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”

    Related Themes: Arguing Strongholds Lust Depression

    Philippians 4:8

    8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

    Related Themes: Lust Gossip Attitude Complaining

    John 8:32

    32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

    Related Themes: Telling The Truth Freedom Truth Honesty Letting Go

    John 15:5

    5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

    Related Themes: Frustration Quitting Identity Fortune Letting Go

    Romans 5:1

    1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”

    Related Themes: Attitude Peace Hope Frustration Hope

    Titus 1:9

    9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.”

    James 1:14-15

    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: Lust Coveting Indulgence

    Colossians 3:5

    5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”

    Related Themes: Lust Impurity Dating Greed Idolatry

    Isaiah 41:10

    10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

    Related Themes: Loneliness Frustration Hope Strength Healing

    1 John 2:15-16

    15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.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.”

    Related Themes: Lust Pride Money Social Justice

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