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    Bible Verses About Addiction — The Complete KJV Guide

    The complete KJV guide to addiction, bondage, and freedom in Christ

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    Discover powerful KJV Bible verses about addiction. Scripture and devotional insights on addiction for daily encouragement.

    "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

    Finding a meaningful verse of the day centered on addiction can transform your daily walk with God. Each morning brings a fresh opportunity to meditate on Scripture that speaks directly to the theme of addiction in your life.

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    What the Bible says about addiction

    The word addiction is not in the KJV, but the condition is described everywhere: bondage, being overcome, being brought under the power of a thing. 2 Peter 2:19 states the principle — 'of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage'. Scripture speaks about this with sober honesty rather than shame, and it always ties the discussion to the possibility of freedom.

    Freedom is a person, not a technique

    John 8:36 says that whom the Son sets free is free indeed, and Romans 6 describes a change of ownership rather than a change of habit. This is why biblical hope for addiction differs from willpower advice: the claim is not that a person becomes strong enough, but that they are transferred out of one master's authority into another's.

    Confession, community, and the long road

    James 5:16 pairs confession to one another with prayer and healing. Scripture assumes recovery happens in the open, with other people, over time. Practical help — accountability, removing access, and professional or medical support where needed — sits comfortably alongside prayer; the Bible never treats seeking help as a lack of faith.

    How to use this page

    Read the verses below with one specific struggle in mind, and choose the one that speaks about freedom rather than the one that condemns. Tell one trusted person today — this is the step Scripture keeps naming. Pray Psalm 51 as your own words. Then follow the related links on temptation, shame, and God's mercy, and seek qualified help if the struggle is medical.

    Today's Verse for Addiction
    "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

    — Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

    This verse reveals God's heart concerning addiction. As you meditate on these words today, let them reshape your understanding of what it means to walk in addiction before the Lord.

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    The price paid for release — the cost of freeing a captive or slave from bondage.

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    10 Scriptures About Addiction

    Matthew 11:28

    "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
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    Psalm 42:11

    "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
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    Isaiah 26:3

    "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
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    Psalm 34:18

    "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
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    Philippians 4:6-7

    "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
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    Romans 8:28

    "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
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    Psalm 23:4

    "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
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    Isaiah 41:10

    "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
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    John 14:27

    "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
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    Psalm 55:22

    "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
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