Bible verses about temptation and addiction
What does the Bible say about temptation and addiction?
No temptation is unique to you, and God promises a way through. Scripture points to a freedom that grows as we walk with His Spirit.
“No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
“Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
“For sin will not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace.”
“Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.””
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;”
“Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. With my whole heart I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
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Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.