Bible Verses About Addiction

Scripture meets addiction with both honesty and hope. These verses about addiction speak to the struggle, the slavery, and the freedom that Christ offers.

“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.” — 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
“Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin... If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” — John 8:34, 36 (KJV)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7 (KJV)
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)

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