What does the Bible say about addictions
1 Corinthians 6:12 (KJV) says, “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” Paul describes precisely what defines a...
1. The Bible distinguishes between what is allowed and what controls you
1 Corinthians 6:12 (KJV) says, “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” Paul describes precisely what defines an addiction, something that started controlling you, instead of you controlling it.
2. Being a “slave” to something is language the Bible uses literally
Romans 6:16 (KJV) asks, “know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey.” The Bible does not soften the language about what it means to be trapped in a habit.
3. Real freedom is available
Galatians 5:1 (KJV) says, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” The Bible does not just describe the problem, it offers the possibility of real change.
4. Change is usually a process, not a single moment
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) speaks of being a “new creature” in Christ, and Philippians 4:13 reminds us that strength does not rest on willpower alone, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” For most people, breaking free from an addiction also requires practical support, not only spiritual decision.
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