Bible Verses About Addiction & Bondage

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.””

“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.”

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.”

“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.”

“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.”

“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.”

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;”

“No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

“He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.”

“He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.”

“And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.””

“Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.”

“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.”

“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.”

“Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.”

“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.””

“I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.”

“He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.”

“He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.”

“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.”

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.”

“Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.”

“Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?”

“It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.”