Bible Verses About Addiction & Bondage

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”

“For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.”

““Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.”

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

“Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.””

“And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.”

“We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.”

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;”

“Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.”

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

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’”

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

“Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.”

“Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.”

“Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;”

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.”

“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”

“They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.”

“But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.”

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

““You must not make idols for yourselves or set up a carved image or sacred pillar; you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down to it. For I am the LORD your God.”

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”

“For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!””

“Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.”