Bible Verses for Overcoming Addictions and Habitual Sins

What it is

Scott J. Shifferd's compilation on The Breath of God organizes about 25 passages into six movements that track how a temptation actually unfolds: the struggle itself, the cause (desire and temptation), help available from Christ, inward change, the way of escape, and union with Christ through baptism. The structure is what makes it useful — most 'Bible verses about addiction' pages are undifferentiated lists, while this one lets someone find the verse for the moment they are in. Galatians 5:16 anchors the escape section: 'Walk by the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.' Free, quick to read, and easy to save for a phone screen when an urge hits. Readers looking for exegesis or application will need to go elsewhere; this is a Scripture index, not a commentary.

What it may help with

• I'm in crisis and need help now
• I want to grow spiritually

How to access it

Web article — a themed Scripture collection None

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